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American Mustard - Differences, Production, and History

American Mustard Production
Mustard is not the same as mustard. Nowadays, there is a wide variety of different types of mustard. In addition to French Dijon mustard, Bavarian sweet mustard, English mustard, and many other, sometimes regional mustard creations, there is probably the most popular spicy or medium-spicy mustard in Germany - and that's American mustard. In this article, we will take a closer look at American Mustard.

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From Mardi Gras to Carnival - American-style Fasching

American-style Fasching
What we in Germany call "Karneval" or "Fasching" is known as "Mardi Gras" among our friends, especially in the southern United States. The enthusiastic celebration of this festival with costumes and more, particularly in New Orleans, is no coincidence. Whether it's the Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico or the world-famous Brazilian Carnival, the further south you go from New Orleans, the more the festive spirit and the extravagance of costumes increase.

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Scent Creators for DIY - Our Tips for Crafting Your Very Own Room Fragrance.

You can easily make your own air freshener
If love is known to go through the stomach, then personal well-being undoubtedly goes through the nose. Many aspects of our daily lives are often, quite unconsciously, directly influenced by the scents that surround us. With our quick and easy DIY tips, creating your very own air freshener is a breeze, and you can make it using products right from your own kitchen.

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From the Past to the Present – The Long Journey of the Cocoa Bean

From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate
Nothing fits better in the cold season than a hot beverage that warms us from the inside. It's even better if it's slightly sweet, just like a hot chocolate. This delicious classic – we also like to call it Hot Chocolate – is an absolute must on cold days. We encounter this sweet temptation in our everyday lives time and time again – whether in liquid form as a drink, as a small cake at the bakery, or even as a chocolate bar while shopping.

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Cold Days & Warm Souls - How a Small Flame Can Have a Big Impact

Cozy Candlelight
The days are now becoming shorter, and soon we'll only feel the gentle warmth of sunlight for a fraction of the day. As the light diminishes, so does the warmth, and we trade our T-shirts for cozy, knitted cashmere sweaters, our sun hats for beanies, and we start to yearn for light and warmth. So, it's not surprising that during the cold season, we humans satisfy this yearning with candles.

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