Omnivore - Second Helpings: Colonel Mustard

Blais on one of his favorite condiments. Plus a recipe.

In the third episode of “Top Chef”: Las Vegas, both winning teams use one common ingredient. A very common ingredient, but one that I consider quite special.  It’s probably sitting on your shelf right now. A container full of swagger and an essential, go-to-bottle for your next company quickfire.

Mustard.

In any form.

I consider it to be in the list of top five things to always have on hand in your pantry.

And as condiments go, it’s the R rated version to ketchup’s PG rating. The beer to soda pop. For that matter, alternative music to pop music…sex to making out. And the reasons why are pretty simple from a pure flavor standpoint.