Mustard: A Condiment with a Rich History

Mustard is a versatile condiment that has been enhancing the flavors of dishes for centuries. Loved for its tangy taste and distinctive aroma, mustard has found its way into various cuisines worldwide. From classic yellow mustard to Dijon and whole grain variations, this condiment holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. To

The future of mustard

The history of mustard dates backs to Pythagoras using it as a medical purpose. It evolved into a food that is placed on sandwiches and hotdogs. It’s yellow color makes its distinctive next to kethchup and mayonaisse. There are mustard seeds and brands willing to make mustard. It is one food that may be shrinking

Boolean algebra and whether to buy or not to buy

When George Boole, a British mathematician, came up with the algebraic formula x=x2 it ushered in the realization that humans decisions were binary, — that is the response is either yes or no. When consumers shop for products are in decisive which mustard to pick, they may take into consideration many factors like price, size,

Boxed mustard and bottled cereal

Walk down the aisle of a supermarket and you may never find these items. The mustard maker and manufacturer thinks the mustard does not hold well in a cardboard box. It the mustard was a in plastic shaped box it might be hard to grab and squeeze out of the container. The same with bottled

The evolution of packaging mustard

Mustard has been used for over 2,500 years as a medicinal ointment during the times of Pythagoras and then over time it was sold in general stores and supermarkets to be used on sandwiches, dressing, and various types of food. As the use of mustard has evolved so has its packaging from glass jars with

It’s just mustard

That is what someone who may not care about mustard might say. There are fans of mustard however and they get to pick which one they want. Mustard has been produced since the 1860’s thanks to Charles Gulden and other creators. The condiment is a fixture on supermarket shelve and comes in varieties like yellow.

The staying power of mustard

Mustard has been used for over 2,500 years and counting. It has endured throughout history. Pythagoras used it to treat scorpion bites; Hippocrates for medicinal purposes too. Food is to nourish, enjoy, and eat. Humans figured out that combining mustard seeds with vinegar, water, turmeric (a root), and spices can be placed on food for

Mustard Moment #34: Gulden’s Stone Ground Dijon

There are thousands of mustards available. Some of them are from Gulden’s. This post features our 34th mustard moment, Gulden’s Stone Ground Dijon. What a good tasting mustard. Smooth, a tad sweet, and excellent on bread and hamburger buns. I was surprised how good it tasted and I am putting this in my top five.

Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard updates label with #1 Grade Mustard Seed

Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard, the popular mustard that was established in 1862 made another changes to its packaging label to indicate ‘#1 Grade Mustard Seed”. The previous label indicted non-Gmo just below the word Mustard but now indicates it on the bottom of the label with the Non-Gmo Verified image. It is a small change,

Math and Mustard

Mustard has a long history. Not just as food but for health benefits. Almost 2,500 years ago, Greek philosopher Pythagoras, was said to apply the yellow substance as a topical ointment. Whether it was bright yellow I am not sure. My guess is that he crunched mustard seeds, water, and perhaps vinegar to apply. I