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April, 2004 Vol.5. NO.4...........................................................Pages 8 and 9
Pass The Mustard One of the first green shoots in Spring is the mustard plant. Almost all mustard look alike. They usually grow about 2' to 4' tall and are covered with fine white hairs that make them look almost white. Mustard seeds are used as a medicinal compress for wounds. Mustard tea makes an expectorant and acts like a diuretic. The plant is also made into a “mustard plaster”, an old fashioned remedy to relieve congestion due to colds.
In México mustards are called ‘pamito’. Drugstores sell the seeds to grind as a poultice for wounds. Recipes for mustard condiment have been dated as early as 3000 years ago. All mustard is made in almost the same way. The seed is crushed and the seed covering is hulled out. Then the seed is ground into a powder and seasonings are added. A liquid such as water, wine, vinegar, beer, or a combination of several liquids is added to the crushed ground seed powder. Dijon mustard, named for a region in France where it was first made, is combined with apple juice. Two French mustard makers formed a partnership in 1777, one invented an automated mustard machine the other had a secret mustard recipe. Their names were Monsieur Grey and Monsieur Poupon. Colman mustard became so popular that people used the name Colman instead of the word for yellow mustard. It was sold in a bright yellow can. Charles Gulden from New York City, mixed rare spices and unusual vinegars from Europe and the Far East with purchased mustard seeds Although these brand named mustards continue to be available and are now owned by mega-manufacturers, many cooks forage and make mustard flour rom seeds to create their own special mustards keeping an old tradition alive. To make your own Dijon style mustard gather enough seeds to make 1 cup mustard powder.
Combine the mustard powder and water, let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile in a non-aluminum pan combine the wine, vinegar, onion, garlic, and spices. Boil uncovered until reduced by half about 15 to 20 minutes. Pour the vinegar through a strainer into the mustard paste. Cook the mustard mixture over simmering water in the top of a double boiler until thick as heavy cream 10 to 15 minutes. Store in refrigerator up to two years.
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BioDemocracy Under Attack! Activists, farmers, and concerned consumers across the U.S. and the world have been inspired and energized by the historic vote in Mendocino County California on March 2, 2004 that banned the production of genetically engineered crops and animals. The Mendocino victory has rocked Monsanto and the biotech industry, who fear that grassroots activists across the U.S. and Canada will now follow Mendocino’s example. As Allan Noe, vice-president of Crop Life America, a front group representing Monsanto, DuPont, and Syngenta stated, “We don’t want to see this pick up any steam.” Mendocino residents voted for the GE ban despite massive spending by the biotech industry ($700,000) and a non-stop barrage of misleading advertising and disinformation. For more information on this and other “BioDemocracy” issues visit the website: www.biodemocracy.org sponsored by the Organic Consumers Association.
Lara’s Theme... One of the best kept secrets in Santa Fe lives at the Plaza Del Sol on St. Michael’s Blvd. A café, appropriately name Delectables, boasts homemade ice cream which indeed tastes like the kind you crank at home in the old fashioned salt and ice churner. Choose from 16 flavors including cookies and cream, Bing cherry, chocolate, butter pecan, and my all time favorite vanilla. I tried some, along with the most scrumptious slice of carrot cake you have ever devoured. The slice I tried to master was big enough for two (I noticed my companion’s fork sliding in for a chunk). It was covered with a butter cream icing that was thick enough to please any teenagers palate. You might prefer a piece of Chocolate Pistachio cake, or perhaps a giant peanut butter or chocolate chip cookie to go with your ice cream. Speaking of teenagers, the wait staff is a delightful mixture of clean cut female and male teenagers efficiently serving the customers who come to place their orders at the counter for sandwiches, soups, salads, etc....try their provolone, red onion with roasted garlic mayo or Pesto cream cheese, cucumbers, sprouts on Foccacia bread. Yummm! You can also choose from a long list of ingredients to make up your own delicious concoction. Homemade soups vary everyday, such as Split Pea or Potato Leek which was offered on my recent visit. Delectables is reminiscent of the old soda fountain I use to visit as a teenager in the “fifties”....only without the bar and stools. Maybe we can convince Richard, the owner, to consider adding one. Even so, the soda fountain tables and chairs are there for your comfort, as well as a window side bar and stools for you to view the coming and goings of the Plaza Del Sol while you sip on a Milk shake, malt, or an array of other drinks.....try it, you will be pleased and....Dr. Zhivago would approve!! Lara Lauder is a writer and nationally recognized award winning image marketing consultant. Her interests are in alternative health care, good food and helping individuals, businesses, and corporations find their marketing niche. She resides in Santa Fe and may be contacted at 505-660-4564.
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Inside This Issue
2004 Bumper Stickers Arab Nightmare...............13 Azi Comes to Life ...........14 BioDemocracy ..................2 Book Reviews .................15 "Check This Out".......... 5 Cleaning Up.................. 14
Colymbosathon Country Western Titles... 11 Darwin Awards........... 5, 11 Digital Shoot Out............ 12 Got Dignity ....................14 Grandparents................. 10 Human Glow Light .........11
Important Action For Your Lara's Theme .................. 9 Letters to the Editor......... 12
Movie Making in New No Child Left Behind....... 1 North Central NM Events . 3 Not So Smart Robber ...... 14 Pass The Mustard..............8 Smart Blonde................ 10
Smarter Than The Old Unclassified.....................11 Weird News ....................14
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To
make a mustard plaster grind the mustard seeds until they turn to a
powder. Mix 1 Tbl. of the mustard powder with 4 Tbl. flour and 2 tsp.
oil in lukewarm water to form a paste. Spread the mixture on soft cotton
cloths, like tee-shirt material and place the poultice on the chest. Be
careful not to let the poultice burn the skin.
