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Make Your Own Gourmet Mustards

Did you know that prepared mustard dates back thousands of years to the early Romans, who used to grind mustard seeds and mix them with wine into a paste not much different from the prepared mustards we know today?

The mustard seed is a reference for those of Christian faith. It exemplifies something which is small and insignificant, when planted, grows in strength and power. Pope John XXII was so fond of mustard that he created a new position at the Vatican - 'grand moutardier du pape' (mustard-maker to the pope) - he then gave the job to his nephew.

The founder of Colman's Mustard was appointed as mustard-maker to Queen Victoria. He perfected the technique of grinding mustard seeds into a fine powder without creating the heat which brings out the oil. The oil must not be exposed or the flavor will evaporate with the oil.

We all know that losers and quitters can't 'cut the mustard' (live up to the challenge). And perhaps the reason ballpark mustard is so popular is because pitchers apply mustard to their fastballs to get those strike-outs. The disabling and even lethal chemical weapon known as 'mustard gas' is a synthetic copy based on the volatile nature of mustard oils.

You can learn to make delicious homemade mustard at a fraction of the cost for prepared mustards from the gourmet shops and catalogs. Our mustard making kit is all you need to get started. Individual ingredients and equipment are also available.

ingredients & recipes for 5 styles of mustard

Our Classic Mustard Kit will teach you the secrets to making delicious homemade prepared mustard at a fraction of the cost for prepared mustards from the gourmet shops and catalogs. You get the exclusive booklet Making Classic Prepared Mustards which includes step-by-step instructions for making five classic mustard styles along with fifteen delicious recipes using your creations. The kit has enough ingredients to make one batch of each mustard recipe as well as the special ingredients needed to make a variety of sweet and spicy mustards.

Kit Includes: classic mustard jars with lids, whole brown mustard seed, whole yellow mustard seed, ground yellow mustard powder, ground hot mustard powder, horseradish powder, dill weed, ground turmeric.

Homemade Ketchup Sauce Mix $4.25
Use this mix, containing just the right spices with fresh or canned tomatoes, or tomato juice, for a mouth-watering ketchup that will surely delight your family! Makes 5 pints. Ready to eat in 24 hours after preparation. INGREDIENTS: SALT, FOOD STARCH, EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, BEET POWDER, ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA, SPICE, GARLIC.