Sunday, October 30, 2011

Colman's Mustard Review and Giveaway

 
For years at my home Colman’s Mustard has been a staple. I have very fond memories of helping my Mother cook and measuring out the dry mustard from the pretty yellow tin, and since then I have created my own memories in my own home using the same pretty yellow tin. There’s something about Colman’s that just helps make food taste better. Recently I contacted the company thanking them for their products and they were kind enough to send me some wonderful samples to use and some wonderful information to share with all of you.

Complete Your Holiday Cooking with Colman’s Mustard
Call on Colman’s Quality for the Season’s Most Special Meals

The winter holidays are a special time to gather with friends and family over the season’s most special meals. The holidays bring history and tradition together, and family recipes are ushered forward to create winter’s most anticipated feasts. This year reach for Colman’s, the UK’s most celebrated mustard, for the ultimate ingredient and iconic quality that brings a smoldering kick to favorite traditional dishes. 

We all get nostalgic for one dish or another around the holidays - sweet potatoes, bread stuffing, pumpkin pie and turkey. It’s the meal and all its parts that make the holiday special. Known as the English mustard, Colman’s has an unforgettable spicy kick that has become a gourmet mainstay in kitchens all across America turning roasted meats, creamy mashed potatoes and even gravy into an unforgettable taste sensation. 

Not just another condiment in the cupboard, Colman’s uses only the finest proprietary blend of brown and white mustard seeds grown locally around the Colman’s mill in Norwich, England.   The smoldering heat and sensational quality combine to create a unique flavor that’s versatile, robust and pure.
Colman’s Double Superfine Dry Mustard Powder is long-lasting and economical, with an ultra-fine consistency that delivers layers of flavor and maximum kick when added to holiday favorites.  
Colman’s Prepared Mustard is truly gourmet and at the ready to add smoldering heat to any dish. As always, Colman’s contains no dyes, chemicals, preservatives, or gluten – just 100% pure, irresistible tastiness. 

New Ways to use Colman’s in Holiday Favorites:
  • Spoon Colman’s Prepared Mustard over soft cheese for a delicious and spicy appetizer.
  • Add Colman’s Prepared Mustard for a dollop of zest in Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
  • Deepen flavor profiles with Colman’s Superfine Dry Mustard Powder stirred into Gravy.
  • Use Colman’s Superfine Dry Mustard Powder as a dry rub for all Holiday meats.
This Holiday, call on Colman’s quality for the season’s most special meals and Complete Your Cooking with Colman’s.

HAM AND ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN
3 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Colman's Prepared Mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ¾ cups reduced fat milk
1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
1 pound asparagus spears (about 16 spears)
8 slices cooked ham
2 cups cooked spinach noodles
Melt butter in a sauce pan. Whisk in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until smooth and thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender-crisp (about 1 min). Roll two asparagus spears in each ham slice. Place noodles, then ham rolls, in baking dish; cover with sauce. Garnish with red pepper slices, if desired. Bake, uncovered, 20 min at 350°. Makes 4 servings or 2 rolls each. 

About Colman’s
Established in 1814, Colman’s of Norwich has been recognized widely as the English mustard in the U.K. Using a unique and zesty blend of brown mustard seeds (Brassica Juncea) and white mustard seeds (Sinapis Alba), Jeremiah Colman created a mustard with a flavorful heat sensation that has become an essential condiment and paramount ingredient in Britain’s favorite recipes, even to the highest royal order. In 1866 Queen Victoria bestowed the ultimate seal of approval - the Royal Warrant – galvanizing Colman’s as the crown jewel of mustards, securing its place in the most discerning kitchens around the world. Sold as prepared mustard and mustard powder, Colman’s provides a pure, fiery and complex condiment for all your recipes and dishes. Complete Your Cooking With Colman’s. Visit Colman’s of Norwich on the web at www.colmansusa.com . For recipes, extended history and information please visit www.colmansusa.com. and follow us on Twitter @colmansmustard1. 

If you have never tried Colman’s I highly recommend you do. You won’t regret it. Their site is full of awesome recipes to try. It’s available nation wide at many retailers including WalMart, Meijers and Target. And you can win some for yourself by entering here. Colman’s has sent me 3 gift packages to share, each containing a prepared mustard jar, dry mustard tin and a t-shirt. How nice of them to share with us!! Just follow the directions bellow in the Rafflecopter.





18 comments:

  1. BBQ Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze sounds yummy!!

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  2. Ham and Asparagus Au Gratin. I'm hungry.

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  3. Has to be the Classic Meatloaf, my family loves when I make meatloaf, lol.

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  4. I really like your site. I'll have to stop over again sometime.

    Faith
    fmstill@gmail.com

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  5. I would love to make the Maryland Crab Cakes

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  6. I would love to try the BBQ Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze. Thanks for the yummy giveaway :)

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  7. The Chocolate Spiced Cookies sound very interesting,I'd like to try them. I am very curious what they are like!! Thanks~

    maxfrostfate@gmail.com

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  8. I am going to have to try the Honey BBQ Chicken with Glaze. Looks so yummy! I love using mustard in recipes.

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  9. Classic Meatloaf! Yummy! I love meatloaf and going to try this new one.

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  10. my choice would have to be the maryland crab cakes. I love to get these when passing thru the baltimore airport. and i love colemans!!!

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  11. Easy Lemon and Mustard Chicken is what I'd like to try
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