Friday, July 15, 2011

Pack Flavor into School Lunches Include Colman’s in Their Brown Bag for Lunches No Kid Will Trade Away

As a mother, one of the biggest challenges is getting kids to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Since the invention of cupcakes and candy, this has been no easy task. This school year, call on an ally and make lunch irresistible with a dollop or pinch of Colman’s Mustard for a flavorful lunch no kid would dare trade away.

Picky eaters, we know them. We’ve used all the tricks in the book. So now it’s time to get back to basics: yummy flavors wrapped up in healthy food. Colman’s Mustard has been an icon of quality, freshness and that unforgettable spicy zing for over 200 years. Representing the best of England’s culinary history, Colman’s uses only the finest blend of brown and white mustard seeds grown locally around the factory in Norwich, England.

Concerned about food sensitivities, allergies and preservatives? Colman’s Prepared Mustard and Dry Mustard Powder, contain no dyes, chemicals, preservatives, or gluten – just 100% pure and irresistibly tastiness. And Colman’s mustard carries the Royal Warrant, bestowed by Queen Victoria back in 1866, bringing to the kitchen a pledge of top-quality mustard that has been a favorite of the Royals for centuries.

Colman’s Prepared Mustard
Pure and natural zest makes Colman’s Prepared Mustard robust and truly gourmet. Fire up their taste buds and add a dollop to tuna salad, chicken salad, or veggie slaw. Dice grilled sausage or leftover meats and drizzle with Colman’s for a taste sensation with delicious, slow-building heat. Add Colman’s to a batch of cookies for a sensational treat that will carry them through the afternoon.

Colman’s Dry Mustard Powder
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 lunchtime favorites. Add a pinch of the 100% pure mustard powder to perk up salad dressing, or whisk into mayonnaise for an unforgettable turkey sandwich that will set their brown bag ablaze with flavor every time.

This school year, try this easy and delicious treat and do as the Queen herself – Complete Your Cooking with Colman’s.

Chocolate Spice Cookies

3 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
1 1/4 Cups All-purpose fFour
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 C. Butter, softened
2/3 C. Plus 1/2 C. Granulated Sugar
1 Egg, at room temperature
1 1/2 Tsp. Colman's Original Prepared Mustard

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Melt the chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over low heat and set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, and set aside.
• In electric mixer, cream together butter and 2/3 cup sugar. Add the melted chocolate and the egg and beat well. Dissolve the Colman's Mustard in the heavy cream and add to the chocolate mixture. On the lowest speed, fold in the sifted flour mixture.
Divide the dough in half. Place each half on a sheet of waxed paper and form into a 10-inch strip. Using the waxed paper to help, lift and roll each strip into a 10-inch cylinder. Wrap each cylinder in the waxed paper, twisting the ends to secure. Chill for two hours.

Makes 1 Dozen
For more recipe ideas please visit www.colmansusa.com.

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.

NOTE: We were able to sample Colman's and it is indeed not your run of the mill mustard. It's definitely worth your time to invest in a jar and give it a try!

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