The Proper Mustard - - - 'Yellow Journalism at its Best!'
The Official Newsletter of the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum ~~~~ July 09, 2008
Editor-in-chief: Barry Levenson  curator@mustardmuseum.com
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WE NEED YOUR HELP. VOTE FOR THE MUSTARD MUSEUM!

Vote early and vote often! The Ketchup Kartel is planing another of its infamous dirty tricks campaigns to sabotage the vote. But we can show the real power of mustard and win this crucial vote. The Mount Horeb Mustard Museum was recently named a top-ten finalist for one of two $25,000 Markham Vineyard Mark of Distinction grants. The program recognizes individuals and organizations that have contributed to their respective communities and can use financial help to do even more.

This grant would be a tremendous opportunity to bring even more excitement to the Mustard Museum with new displays, exhibits, and interactive programs.

The two winners are determined by online voting at the official web site: www.markhammarkofdistinction.com.  Visitors to the web site can cast one vote per day through July 21.  Mustard lovers everywhere can make a big difference by casting daily ballots for America?s favorite condiment museum, the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum.

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BASTILLE DAY SPECIALS

July 14 is Bastille Day, celebrating the invention of the French poodle by Monsieur Louis Bastille in 1789. If your name is either Napoleon or Fifi, we have a special 14% (percent) discount on selected mustards and other goodies, now through the end of July. Even if your name isn't Napoleon or Fifi, take the discount anyway. (Specials good through the end of July.)

PMM103 - Pommery Green Peppercorn Mustard Crock. Reg. $18.50,
Bastille Day Special - 14% off Sale $15.91

DAV101 - Dave's Insanity Mustard. Reg. $6.50. Bastille Day Special - $5.59.

RRT126 - Rothschild Honey Chipotle Pretzel dip. Reg. $8.75. Bastille Day Special - $7.52.

DFB100 - Delafield Brewhaus Tri Mustard. Reg. $5.25. Bastille Day Special - $4.51.

MX62 - The French Farm Gift Box. Reg, $47.50. Bastille Day Special - $40.85.

TRP500 - Terrapin Ridge Hot Wasabi Garnishing Sauce. Reg. $6.25. Bastille Day Special - $5.37.

More steals and deals on the Sale & Specials page on our web site.

See ALL the Specials & Sale Items Here

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Do we really care what kind of lapel pin our candidates wear? Apparently we do, as the American flag seems to be part of the required uniform these days. Come on! We know that both the major candidates are as patriotic as a July Fourth fireworks show. We want to see them wearing lapel pins that proclaim their allegiance to mustard.

Where, pray tell, does one find a mustard lapel pin? Right here, at the Mustard Museum, where you can buy your official Temeraire Moutarde lapel pin. Supplies are very limited so order yours today. Limit of two per order. TMR900 - $10.00 > > >

Charles le Temerarire ("The Bold") was the fourth and last duke of Burgundy and a fitting namesake for the award-winning Dijon mustard that has become our most popular Dijon over the last two years. Order some with your lapel pin. TMR100 - $6.75

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Not so fast, Bunky. We are sitting on 4,995 but we are expecting to reach the big 5K by National Mustard Day (Saturday, August 2). That's also the day on which we unveil the latest in mustard delivery technology. Be there!

Not since the Barry Bonds home run watch has there been such excitement. And we're doing this without steroids. Expect us to officially enshire Number 5,000 on National Mustard Day.

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NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY - SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Saturday, August 2, is rapidly approaching, so make your plans to attend National Mustard Day at the Mustard Museum. Book your travel now - by plane, train, or yak. In addition to the FREE Oscar Mayer hot dogs (while supplies last) and a street full of mustard games, we have great family-friendly entertainment:

The Red Hot Horn Dawgs
Staff Infection (Mount Horeb's own bluegrass band)
Wayne the Wizard
Kids Are People, Too!
The Balloonatic

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MUSTARD BITS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE JAR

CAN KETCHUP AND MUSTARD EVER GET ALONG?

The short answer is: NO.

Several readers have taken us to task for our perceived hostility toward ketchup. For example, S.D. writes: "Why can't you put mustard and ketchup on a hot dog? I like mixing the two together on a grilled frankfurter. What's wrong with that?"

What's wrong with that??? I suggest you read the story of Bleephus McCardle, the young man who wore one red sock and one yellow sock.

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CURATOR AT ULTIMATE KIDFEST

Meet the Curator this weekend at the Ultimate Kid Fest (July 11-13) at the Kenosha County Fairgrouds in Wilmot, Wisconsin. He will be at the BBQ Stage at 1:00 each day preaching the virtues of mustard, signing Mustard On A Pickle books, and otherwise being a nuisance. For more info, visit the festival website: www.ultimatekidfest.com.

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NEW MUSTARD STUFF ON YOUTUBE

After you've bought lots of mustard here, check these out:

Beef & Stu in "Mustard Water" - http://youtube.com/watch?v=zSFNI5ehj6E

A Classic Colman's Mustard Commercial - http://youtube.com/watch?v=2OaYRj_UdgA

Abbott & Costello: The famous "Hot Dogs & Mustard" sketch - http://youtube.com/watch?v=CVARR_dVu08

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Until next time - Mustardize yourself !