A few little interesting facts about mustard, some scary:
More than 700 million pounds of mustard are consumed annually worldwide.
Mustard is the second most popular condiment in the U.S. second only to peppercorns.
National Mustard Day is August 1st. Pope John XXI loved mustard so much that he created a new Vatican position—grand moutardier du pape (grand mustard-maker to the pope)—and promptly filled the post with his nephew.
New York’s Yankee Stadium uses more than 1,600 gallons plus 2,000,000 individual packets of mustard annually.
Ancient Chinese considered mustard an aphrodisiac. (Seems they were right with their population)
An old German custom had the bride sew mustard seeds into the hem of her wedding gown to assure her dominance of the household.
Mustard seeds are spread around the outside of the house to ward off evil spirits in some cultures. This is more common in Denmark and India.
Jewelry can be made using mustard seeds, including necklaces and bracelets.
And since it is being shortaged, look for the price to go up and the administration to tax the hell out of it. We have to support China and they are the number two grower of mustard and the largest producer of mustard oil in the world.
wy69
If we do run out of mustard, it will probably be Big Ketchup's fault.