Mustards and pickles

Mustard is a great accompaniment for cold meats and cheeses. In the Netherlands we cut the cheese in small cubes, put them on a cocktail stick and dip them in some delicious mustard before you put the cheese in your mouth. Gorgeous! Try to match the mustard with the cheese though, if you have a young cheese, make sure your mustard is not too strong. When you use a more mature cheese you can use a stronger flavoured mustard.

Did you know?

Mustard goes way back. Mustard seeds are described in Indian and Sumerian texts dating back to 3000 BC, and in the New Testament, the mustard seed is a symbol of faith. Hippocrates often prescribed mustard to his patients. Mustard is also fairly unique among spices in that it's grown in temperate regions: the American Great Plains, Hungary , and Britain .

Making mustard generally involves either grinding up mustard seeds or using dry mustard, a powder available at most grocery stores. But why would you go through the trouble of making your own mustard if there is such a wide selection available at the Smart Good Food Shop?

In the shop

In the Smart Good Food Shop you will find a nice array of mustards, all selected for their flavour. Nobody wants their tongue burnt when tasting some mustard!

You will also find a selection of pickles and chutneys in the Smart Good Food Shop,many of them own made,to accompany your meats, cheeses or any of the meals you choose at the counter. Come and taste some!