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To: rippingmyhairout

Same here.

I never purchased very many French items save for the occasional bottle of Beajolais Nouveau, real Dijon Mustard or a 6-pack of Evian water.

After the Iraq water, I stopped buying those things...period!

Although my resolve may be crumbling soon. I am in need of some Dijon mustard and I gotta be honest with you. The Americanized versions aren't the same.


116 posted on 11/28/2006 7:04:59 AM PST by MplsSteve
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To: MplsSteve
fyi from wiki!

Mustard Dijon is famous for its mustard, even though nowadays around 90% of all mustard seeds used are imported, mainly from Canada. The term Dijon mustard (moutarde de Dijon) designates a method for the making of mustard. Traditional Dijon mustard is particularly strong. Most Dijon mustard (brands such as Amora or Maille) is produced industrially, but the town also specializes in exotic or unusually-flavored mustard, often sold in decorative hand-painted faïence (china) pots. In non-European markets such as the United States the name "Dijon mustard" is not trademarked. The only way to be sure you are getting real Dijon mustard is to buy a jar that was imported from France; however, true Dijon mustard in exotic flavors can be difficult to find outside France.

132 posted on 11/28/2006 11:32:18 AM PST by wouldntbprudent (If you can: Contribute more (babies) to the next generation of God-fearing American Patriots!)
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To: MplsSteve

P.S. I'm big into not buying French products, but I do believe a jar of mustard every couple of years is acceptable. :)


133 posted on 11/28/2006 11:33:59 AM PST by wouldntbprudent (If you can: Contribute more (babies) to the next generation of God-fearing American Patriots!)
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