Mustard Mania

Posted on September 8th, 2004 in Culinary Crusades.

Tonight I found myself once again gravitating toward the condiment isle of the grocery store. Since this was the 2nd time in less than a week, I’ve clearly established a pattern, a paradigm, and even a precedence if you will. Or perhaps to put it more plainly - my taste buds have suddenly discovered a preference for delectable spicy mustard. Its not that I’ve ever held a grudge against mustard like some people I know. Its just that I’ve never craved it quite so. Already I find myself on my 2nd jar in less than a week, and I just caught myself dredging the google waters in search of bizarre mustard websites. (I was quite pleased to find a small gourmet mustard company right in my backyard) Now suddenly I’m feeling inclined to challenge someone to a game of Clue just so I can play the esteemed Col. Mustard. I wonder if this is just the beginning? What madness shall fall upon me and my mustard mania???

 

5 responses

  1. Katie says:

    Added on September 8th, 2004 at 11:40 pm

    I love mustard. Growing up I went through my A-1 steaksauce-drowning-a-Richard’s-Restaurant-burger phase to my two-packets-of-mustard-smothering-a-Dairy-Queen-burger phase. Not quite grown up I’ve entered the mellow-garlic-mustard-aioli-spread-on-a-whole-wheat-bun-pressed-against-a-yuppie-veggie-burger phase. With avocado. Mmm.

    Once upon a time I had a jar of Real German Mustard as a souvenir. Got home, cracked it open, licked a taste off my pinkie… and almost had to get CPR from my flatmates! I think my tongue was swollen for a full day. The stuff was inedible! But possibly an effective chemical weapon?

    Haus Barhyte’s tequila or dark beer-infused mustards sound interesting. I think you ought to organize a tasting party. With some kind of provision for resuscitating your choking guests. What do you chase tequila-infused mustard with? A bratwurst? A margarita?

  2. Urban Locust says:

    Added on September 12th, 2004 at 11:55 am

    It’s true I am no fan of mustard–in fact I despise it! It turns my stomach upside down. I ordered a BLT the other day from a nearby restaurant, and alas it had mustard AND mayo (another condiment I hate, but can stomach). The mustard in the picture from the Haus Barhyte website must be hot, as that dude is wearing some heavy duty gloves!

    As for Col. Mustard, I love Martin Mull’s take on the character in the movie “Clue.” And by the way Scott, if you can figure out a way to play Clue long distance, I’m up for it (the dice is tricky, and we’d need at least one more person). I prefer plums anyday over mustard.

  3. Mad Hatter says:

    Added on September 19th, 2004 at 7:44 pm

    MUTHSTARD?!! Don’t let’ths be silly!

  4. WiseFool says:

    Added on September 21st, 2004 at 7:19 am

    As I was making my turkey sandwich (sorry vegetarians) this morning I was struck with the thought: How would I make this sandwich without mustard and Miracle Whip (because let’s face it, a sandwich just isn’t a sandwich without the Miracle Whip)? But mustard on it’s own or Miracle Whip on it’s own do not a sandwich make. While I do enjoy a good mustard I do not enjoy a spicy mustard. Something about horseradish that just does not sit well with me. So I say, “Go Scott! Enjoy your mustard, and may you plot many evil ways of tricking non-mustard loving people into consuming it for their own good!”

  5. Scott says:

    Added on October 21st, 2004 at 9:22 pm

    Update: my mustard mania has subsided. Now about 1 month later I open the refridgerator and turn green as I face the 4 half empty varieties of mustard.

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