Mustard the condiment
First stop honey mustard in Edmonton
What brings that perfect kick with some sweetness? There is nothing better than a bit of honey mustard with your chicken dish or an excellent salmon dish. Why not a honey mustard salad dressing? The use of mustard has a history dating
back to Ancient Egypt. Nowadays, the culture revolving around mustard is present in every country. Many mustard-related products are available for purchase, from Heinz honey mustard to honey mustard glaze for ham. In our area of interest,
Edmonton, Alberta, it is almost impossible to find a restaurant that does not provide mustard. Edmonton has many interest points where you can find new exciting kinds of mustard you never tried.
How do the mustard seeds grow?
To enjoy so much mustard usage, we as customers must understand some knowledge of mustard seeds. These seeds are commonly sprouting between the third and tenth days after being planted. The leaves it produces are eatable to be
used in a salad dish. After enough time, the leaves will grow extensive, harsh, and spicy. A fully grown mustard plant can be as tall as 45 inches. The mustard plants and seeds are available at the Old Strathcona Farmer's market in Edmonton. Northern Alberta is also the home of several mustard plant farms such as the Cheyenne Tree Farms Ltd
A more colorful plate
Nothing brighter than some yellow mustard on a plate. Many dishes are presented with a minimalist aspect, and a drop of yellow mustard will catch the eyes. The honey mustard-baked Salmon is an excellent dish that completes itself
with mustard. A trendy yellow mustard brand in Edmonton, Alberta,
is Heinz. Many other great brands of yellow mustard are available at your local convenience stores or any grocery store.
Healthier and still tasty
While mustard mostly brings no actual nutrition value but paired with healthy snacks such as pickles, mustard can help lose weight. Thanks to the natural antioxidant found in all fruits and vegetables, pickles have helped many residents
in Northern Alberta enjoy healthier lifestyles. The mustard pickles deliver the benefits of vinegar, spices, cucumbers, and their juice, which contains benefits related to muscle cramps, weight loss, diabetes, and more. Here is a repice
for honey pickles trending in Alberta. You are welcomed to try and share it
DIY-styled mustard coming up
The satisfaction of making something from home always leaves me with a certain pride. Making yellow mustard is as simple as 1,2,3... A bit of mustard powder, vinegar, and some basic pantry ingredients. Homemade mustard can become your
favourite kind of mustard by the time you make it. It is one of those DIY activities that quickly create the need to be repeated. The required utensil is a Nonreactive saucepan.
Reason for the nonreactive:
As the name indicates this specific pan is one that does not react with the food being cooked. Acidic foods like vinegar or lemon are typically problematic because of the chemical reaction with certain metals.
Ingredients:
Steps:
1- In the nonreactive saucepan, add some water, dry mustard, salt, turmeric and paprika. Whisk it all until smooth. The recommended heat temperature for the mixture is medium-low to low heat. It is important to keep stirring often and
wait until it stops bubbles. Estimated time between 30 to 45 minutes.
2- Whisk the mustard mixture with some vinegar and let it cook until the mix is as thick as the desired consistency. Estimated time between 7 to 15 minutes.
3- Cooling time for your DIY mustard, let it rest at room temperature before transferring it into an airtight container. Tightly cover and refrigerate for as long as 3 months. Your mustard will have a pungent smell in the first weeks
but it will settle down with time.
Nutrition:
- Quantity: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 11kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Potassium: 15mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 1IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 6mg
- Iron: 1mg
