Mustard is one of the most popular and widely used spices and condiments in the world. Hot or mild but always pungent, mustard is commonly paired with meats and cheeses, and is a favorite sandwich, ha…
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Here’s what you can do with mustard, Mustard is one of the most popular and widely used spices and condiments in the world. Hot or mild but always pungent, mustard is commonly paired with meats and cheeses, and is a favorite sandwich, hamburger, and hot dog companion. It’s also used as an…
What is mustard?, Mustard is a condiment (a spice, sauce, or preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavor).Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
What is mustard made of?, Mustard is made from the seeds of the mustard plant. Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Mustard seed and mustard oil, Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard. The seeds can also be pressed to make two different types of mustard oil: vegetable oil results from pressing the seeds; an essential oil…
Mustard flower, The mustard plant and its flowers are edible, but fairly bitter. The flowers make an attractive addition to green salads.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Where is the mustard plant found?, Mustard is cultivated commercially mainly in the temperate regions of the world, countries that include Canada, the United States, Hungary, and the UK. It’s also cultivated in India, Argentina, and Chile. The plant grows wild in North Africa, the Middle East,…
Mustard seed variety, Mustard seeds come from three different plants: black mustard, brown Indian mustard, and white/yellow mustard. Yellow mustard seeds are the mildest, while brown and black seeds (pictured) are much hotter and more pungent.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
‘De re coquinaria’, The Romans were fans of this spicy treat. In fact, a recipe for mustard appears in De re coquinaria, the anonymously compiled Roman cookbook from the late fourth or early fifth century.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Rome exported mustard throughout the empire, including Gaul (a region of Western Europe). News spread quickly about this tasty new paste, with the French especially taken with the exotic spice.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Dijon mustard, Mustard production in France began as early as the 10th century. By the 13th century, the French city of Dijon had become Europe’s mustard making hot spot. Pictured is an early ceramic moutarde jar.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
The British were also developing a taste for mustard, as attested in 1390 in the book ‘The Forme of Cury’ (pictured), written by King Richard II’s master cooks. The speciality of the day was mustard balls—coarse-ground mustard seed combined with flour and cinnamon, moistened, rolled into balls,…
Shakespeare’s mustard balls, The town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire quickly became a mustard ball magnet. They mixed theirs with horseradish and exported the delicacy to London. Shakespeare was a fan, mentioning the savory snack in one of his plays, ‘Henry IV, Part 2.’Follow us and access…
But it was in France where mustard was truly working up an appetite with the public. In 1877, one of the most famous Dijon mustard makers, Grey Poupon, was established. The Gallic penchant for wine was quickly exploited by the manufacturers: white wine was added to the mix to create one of the…
Mustard capital of the world, Due to its long tradition of mustard making, Dijon is regarded as the mustard capital of the world. Pictured is the Moutarde Maille boutique in Dijon. Here you can purchase a variety of famous Dijon gourmet mustard brands.Follow us and access great exclusive content…
Mustard in America, The use of mustard as a hot dog condiment is said to have made its debut in 1904, at the grandiose Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Missouri (pictured). Festivalgoers were quickly licking their lips in anticipation of this fiery, bright-yellow relish.Follow us and access great…
French’s mustard, Americans have French’s to thank for enriching their hot dog experience. Founded by Robert Timothy French in 1904, it was brother George in fact who developed the creamy yellow mustard. In 1922, the company introduced French’s cream salad mustard. In each carton was a booklet of…
Colman’s mustard, The most famous brand of English mustard is Colman’s, which first produced their variety in 1814. Colman’s is one of the oldest existing food brands.Follow us and ac
