nPostednon August 6, 2016
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nIs today the first Saturday of August?
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nItnis??? Then…it must be…Today is National Mustard Day!!!
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nYeah,nyeah, you’ve probably never heard of such a thing, but it’s a realnholiday being promoted each year by the National Mustard Museumn(which you have probably also never heard of) of Middleton,nWisconsin.
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Whatndo you do on Mustard Day? The usual: music, games, entertainment,nfood. In this case, food is key – there are hot dogs and brats toneat with a variety of mustards. Mustard tasting (or sampling) isn’tnsomething I’ve ever heard of before…
Whatndo you do on Mustard Day? The usual: music, games, entertainment,nfood. In this case, food is key – there are hot dogs and brats toneat with a variety of mustards. Mustard tasting (or sampling) isn’tnsomething I’ve ever heard of before…n
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n…Butnon Mustard Day, it’s a thing!
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| I’m not sure about this Mustard Day activity…
Maybe all I should say about this is, “Don’t try this at home!” |
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nMustardnis a popular condiment (sauce) made from the seeds of one of thenmustard plants. Did you know that there are several mustard plantsnused to make this food: white or yellow mustard, brown or Indiannmustard, and black mustard.
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nWhatnis done to the seeds varies with the mustard: they are typicallynground, but sometimes they are mixed with other ingredients whole,ncracked, or even just bruised. The seeds are mixed with water, salt,nlemon juice or other liquids, and sometimes flavorings or spices. Thenresulting condiment is sometimes one smooth color (typically brightnyellow to dark brown) or a mottled, speckly color.
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nHerenare just a few of the kinds of mustard people in the U.S. can easilynbuy in grocery stores:
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nYellownmustard – classic, sweet, or spicy
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Dijonnmustard
Dijonnmustardn
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nOld-stylenmustard
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nHoneynmustard
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nSupernhot sriracha mustard
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nHorseradishnmustard
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nOfncourse, there are also many more unusual flavors of mustards,nincluding beer mustard, apple mustard, or cherry mustard.
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Mustardnis often used in sandwiches, including hot dogs and hamburgers. It isnused for dipping sauce, particularly for corn dogs. It is used tonspice up salad dressing or in glazes, sauces, soups, and marinades.nIt is popular in many different cuisines, all over the world.
Mustardnis often used in sandwiches, including hot dogs and hamburgers. It isnused for dipping sauce, particularly for corn dogs. It is used tonspice up salad dressing or in glazes, sauces, soups, and marinades.nIt is popular in many different cuisines, all over the world.n
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nAlsonon this date:
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nAnniversarynof a supernova
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nHiroshimanDay and Peace Celebration
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nAuthornAlfred, Lord Tennyson’s birthday
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nArtistnAndy Warhol’s birthday
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nIndependencenDay in Bolivia and Jamaica
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Plannahead:
Plannahead:
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Checknout my Pinterest boards for:
Checknout my Pinterest boards for:
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nAndnhere are my Pinterest boards for:
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