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Cochon's Abita Beer Whole-Grain Mustard

Cochon's Abita Beer Whole-Grain Mustard by Lauren Salkeld

I am filled with regret over all the years I wasn't eating mustard. And now that I've discovered just how much I actually love mustard, I can't get enough. That's not entirely true. I can definitely get enough yellow, deli-style mustard, and I can only eat so much Dijon. But, my affection for whole-grain mustard is just about limitless.

When Cochon's new Abita Beer Whole-Grain Mustard ($4.99 for a 6-ounce jar) showed up on my desk I was pretty sure I was going to love it.
Besides the obvious—it's whole-grain mustard—I was really excited because this new condiment comes from New Orleans, which is my college hometown and one of my favorite places on earth. Plus, it's made with Abita beer (yum) and was created by the chefs at one of my favorite Big Easy restaurants, Cochon's Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski.

Just to be sure, I picked up some andouille for an informal taste test. The robust mustard was perfect with the sausage, but I have to admit eating it by the spoonful as well. While I loved the flavor—a lovely balance of sharp and sweet—I was really won over by the texture—a confetti-like mix of yellow and brown mustard seeds makes for a pleasant chewiness I found rather addictive. For more on Cochon's Abita Beer Whole-Grain Mustard and to place an order, go to the Link Restaurant Group Web site.