The Proper Mustard - - - 'Yellow Journalism at its Best!'
The Official Newsletter of the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum ~~~~ December, 2007
Editor-in-chief: Barry Levenson  [email protected]
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A CONDIMENTALLY CORRECT HOLIDAY SEASON

We understand that some people – not mustard lovers, of course – are offended by the holiday greeting that some store employees either say or don’t say. Here at the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum, we authorize our employees to extend holiday wishes in a multitude of ways, such as:

“Merry Mustard and Happy Horseradish!”

“Peace on Earth, Good Mustard To All!”

“Seasoned Greetings!”

Whatever your religious or cultural persuasion, we wish you a joyous and mustard-filled holiday.

Don’t worry, there’s still time to order mustards and POUPON U gear in time for Christmas or New Year’s delivery.

ONLINE & PHONE-IN SPECIAL:    FREE PICKLE!

"MUSTARD ON A PICKLE" FREE with these gift box orders (mention “FREE PICKLE” in the comments section of online checkout or when you call in a phone order)

Black Friday? Cyber Monday? Let’s make today (December 12) MUSTARD WEDNESDAY!

Get a FREE pickle with several of our gift boxes. No, not that kind of pickle, but we will include a FREE copy of the new critically acclaimed children’s book, MUSTARD ON A PICKLE ($9.95 value), when you order any of these five super gift boxes online or by phone (mention “FREE PICKLE” in the comments section of online checkout or when you call):

MX30 – The Big Easy (from Delicae Gourmet). Includes 4 slow-cooker dinners, Big Easy Cajun Mustard, and Chocolate Raspberry Liqueur Sauce. $41.95 (includes MUSTARD ON A PICKLE, if you ask for it).

MX36 – Safe Snacks from Rothschild Farm. Includes Anna Mae’s Smoky Mustard, Hot Peach & Apple Chutney, Cranberry Pomegranate Preserves, Raspberry Wasabi Dressing, and two yummy dips. $48.95 (includes MUSTARD ON A PICKLE, if you ask for it).

MX46 – New Kids on the Block. Includes Earth & Vine Cuban Mojo Mustard, Stonewall Kitchen Blue Cheese Herb Mustard, Elizabethan Pantry Winter Mustard, Leaning Oaks Cabernet Conserve, and Cherchies White Tea Pomegranate Peach Preserve. $49.95 (includes MUSTARD ON A PICKLE, if you ask for it).

MX48 – Raye’s Mustard Gift Box. Six great mustards from the venerable J.W. Raye Mustard Mill in Eastport, Maine. $34.95 (includes MUSTARD ON A PICKLE, if you ask for it).

MX69 – Rudy & Raunchy. By popular demand, we’ve brought back our naughtiest gift box ever. The names say it all: Blow Hard Hot Mustard, Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Sticky Love Sauce, Scorned Woman Mustard, Beaver Mustard, Bite Me Hot Sauce, Smack My Ass & Call Me Sally Hot Sauce, and Dave’s Burning Nuts. $53.95 (includes MUSTARD ON A PICKLE, if you ask for it).

Free MUSTARD ON A PICKLE with all of the above gift boxes (if you ask for it) only through December 31, 2007.

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MORE HOT DEALS!

These special prices are good only through December 31, 2007:

CONDIMENT PHRENOLOGY T-SHIRT – “This is your brain on ketchup, this is your brain on mustard…” Reg. $15.00, SPECIAL: $11.95. Item #MHM900

THE SEVENTH GAME – The lore and legend of the 35 World Series Seventh Games. By the Curator. Reg. $16.95, SPECIAL: $11.95. Item #BK77

POMMERY COLLECTION – The three great Pommery Mustards (Meaux, Green Peppercorn, Cognac) in our handsome gift box. Reg. $59.95, SPECIAL: $52.95. Item #MX60.

FRENCH FARM MUSTARD GIFT BOX – Three elegant mustards from France – black truffle, fig, and grape (“violette”). Reg. $47.95, SPECIAL: $39.95. Item #MX62.

See More Specials & Sale Items Here

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MUSTARD & KETCHUP AWARDS

The first newsletter of the month means it’s time to honor the good and shame the rest.

Our GOLDEN MUSTARD AWARD goes to the Washington Post for its December 2 article on bratwurst in which we find the following journalistic gem: “It (bratwurst) is traditionally served with mustard, though barbarians sometimes top it with ketchup.” Kudos, too, to Richard Foote, for letting us know of the Post’s stellar reporting.

Our YUCKY KETCHUP AWARD selection could not have been easier. It goes to the two-dufus crew of the Green Valley Disposal truck that decided to back up into the utility pole behind the Mustard Museum on Monday morning, December 10. They brought down the electric service wires going to the Mustard Museum, causing us to lose power for more than four hours on one of our busiest shipping days of the year. Did we get an apology? No. Do these two dufuses (dufi?) deserve their Yucky Ketchup Award. They do.

There are now 4,848 different mustards in the museum collection. These days the Curator is focusing much of his attention on antique mustard tins. Here are a few of the latest acquisitions.

Your online purchases make possible the growing collection of mustards and mustard memorabilia. Thank you for your support.

MUSTARD BITS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE JAR

Relieve Cold & Flu Congestion with MUSTARD BATH

In this season of colds and flu, take a mustard bath for comfort and healing. We've always known this, but the December 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine says, "Mustard Bath with mustard mustard seed powder helps the body sweat out impurities and eases congestion." Try our Mustard Bath and Mustard Rub massage oil with mustard powder and eucalyptus. Friends will appreciate this as a gift.

SX505 Mustard Rub (4 oz bottle) $15.50
SX501 Mustard Bath (8 oz-enough for 5 baths) $14.00
SX500 Mustard bath (single bath packet) $4.50

CAN YOU HELP THIS MUSTARD LOVER?

A friend and mustard lover needs our help. He writes: “Do you offer any kind of a ketchup exorcism? My wife is hooked on the stuff. She won't touch mustard. I have tried to get her to use mustard on just about everything, but she just won't bite.” (name withheld to protect the marriage).

Any ideas on how we perform a ketchup exorcism?

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Until next time - Hasta la Mustard, Everyone!