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Spotlight On Spices! Issue August 2012 - Mustard, A Burning Must! August 14, 2012 |
Please excuse my tardiness in sending out this month’s e-zine.
Several weeks ago I enjoyed my first-ever cruise vacation, and I haven’t been back to reality yet. So, some of our favorite food days, including National Mustard Day on the 4th (celebrated the first Saturday of the month), have already passed (can you believe it’s mid-August?) Keep in mind though that on the 29th we’ll get to celebrate "More Herbs, Less Salt Day".
But, let me get back to the cruise. What an enjoyable experience I had on the high seas where for seven days I got to eat all the salmon, my favorite fish, I wanted prepared in so many ways by the Norwegians. They know how to do salmon right! The dill-mustard (spoiler alert) sauce I ate one evening included this month’s …
THE SPICE OF LIFE - Mustard - A Burning Must For Cooking!
All Mustard Seeds come from just a few members of the cabbage family. Brown and black seeds are the most closely related, and brown ones, the smaller of the two, have largely displaced the black ones in cooking. Black seeds continue to be used in the dishes of India.
The milder white mustard plant (Alba) produces large yellow-beige seeds used extensively in the United States for prepared mustards. German prepared mustards, dark and smooth, are made from brown and black seeds. Most mustard powders are a blend of two or more seeds (e.g., white and black, brown and black). Turmeric Spice provides yellow coloring. The name "mustard", a blended derivative of Latin and French words, means burning must. The burning refers to the spicy heat released by crushing mustard seeds, and must is unfermented grape juice used to make prepared mustard.
The amount of coat (hull) of the seed left on and included in prepared mustards determines their strength. Mild mustards have more hulls in them. Wholegrain mustard is made with whole seeds (seeds with their hulls).
Dijon Mustard, made from mustard seeds, vinegar, citric acid and salt, is the one used to flavor mayonnaise.
Gai is a spicy Chinese mustard made from brown seeds.
Karashi, used in soy dipping sauces, is a hot potent Japanese mustard.
For more about Mustard seeds, the foods for which they're good, and to learn of their healthful properties >>>read more...
MONTHLY EVENTSAugust is the Month for:Catfish, Peaches, and National Apple Week (2nd Week)
Some Favorite National Food Days in August Include:
August 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3 National Watermelon Day August 4 National Mustard Day (1st Saturday)
August 5 National Waffle Day
August 5 National Oyster Day August 8 National Zucchini Day August 9 National Rice Pudding Day August 10 National S'mores Day August 13 National Filet Mignon Day
August 14 National Creamsicle Day August 15 National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16 National Bratwurst Day
August 19 National Potato Day
August 19 National Hot & Spicy Food Day
August 20 National Lemonade Day August 22 National Eat a Peach Day
August 23 National Sponge Cake Day
August 24 National Peach Pie Day August 29 National More Herbs, Less Salt Day
August 29 National Lemon Juice Day
August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31 National Trail Mix Day
SPICY TIDBITSCheck here for the latest news on any spice recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts:
MERCHANTS & RETAILERS:Websites for Spice Retailers:Atlantic Spice Company - atlanticspice.com
Durkee® - durkee.com
McCormick® - mccormick.com
Milford Spice Company - milfordspice.com
Penzeys Spices - penzeys.com
Savory Spice Shop - savoryspiceshop.com
Spice Islands® - spiceislands.com
The Spice House - thespicehouse.com
Spice Accessories Websites:
Bottles, Containers & Jars:
Bottle Store - www.bottlestore.com
eBottles.com - www.ebottles.com
SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc. - www.sks-bottle.com
Labels:
Online Labels - www.onlinelabels.com
Spice Racks:
Tubular Spices - www.tubularspices.com/Spice_Racks.asp
Spice Rack Source - www.spiceracksource.com/all-spice-racks/
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YOUR TURNTell us what you would love to see in our monthly eZine. We want to keep this publication fresh and relevant. We want to put a spotlight on the herbs and spices that are of the most interest to you.
Use our Contact Form to give us constructive feedback or ask questions. Thank you!
Ellen White Eat Well. Live Well. Cook everyday with spices and herbs!
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