Uncle Jim’s Newsletter Winter 2011
Find us at: unclejimsstore.com ■ facebook.com/unclejimsstore ■ twitter.com/unclejimsstore ■ Vol. 1, Issue 4
Uncle Jim’s News
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Howdy MustardHeads! Welcome to Uncle Jim’s Winter Newsletter. Now that Jack Frost has made an appearance or two…Brrrrr…it’s time to cozy up to Christmas. By far this is the “little ones’” favorite holiday and it is right around the corner, Football season is in high gear, and that means hours of sitting on the couch engulfing brats, beer, and Uncle Jim’s!
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Come and see Uncle Jim at the GIANT St. William’s Church Christmas Craft show Saturday, December 10th from 9-3. Special Christmas gift baskets all wrapped up for gift giving!! YES, OF COURSE we will be giving out free UJPM goodies and samples of one of Uncle Jim’s favorite recipes!! Great gift ideas and fun! Feel free to bring presents.
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Uncle Jim is knee deep in Wasabi, that is a good thing as he has been busy ramping up production of our newest mustard, Uncle Jim’s Wasabi Pepper Mustard. It’s definitely been a learning experience as Uncle Jim has learned more than he really needs to know about chemical reactions and how temperature can directly affect how a substance interacts with taste buds. But, it appears most of the problems have been solved, and our 3rd flavor is now available for sale!.
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Our 2nd Anniversary photo contest was held in early November. We asked everyone to simply submit any photo containing, depicting, or referring to any flavor of Uncle Jim’s Pepper Mustard and you would be entered to win an Uncle Jim’s Sampler Pack shipped to your house TOTALLY FREE! Congratulations to our winner Hadley Smithhisler from Indianapolis who won an Uncle Jim’s Sampler pack shipped free to her house. And, she is the only one winning in Indy this year (sorry Colts fan(s)…but, been there, done that…ok, well maybe not THAT!) Thanks to all who submitted photos, we really had a lot of great pics. Stay tuned for our next contest and your chance to bring home some awesome Uncle Jim’s products and gear!
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An Uncle Jim’s “Heads up!” and save the date notice. For all our fans, mark your calendars!! The Big Tap In 2012 will be April 21, 2012 at The Covelli Center in Downtown Youngstown!! Check out their new Facebook page“Big Tap In Real Craft Beer Festival.” We’ll write more about it as the date approaches, but given how quick our calendars fill up, we figured we’d give you some time to plan for it. Don’t miss what has become one of our signature events.
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Don’t forget that Uncle Jim’s Pepper Mustard is available in 5 states at 33 locations! Find the one nearest you with our Store Finder application here and support a fine local retailer! None close to you? Keep reading!
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MustardHeads ask Uncle Jim all the time how they can help spread the Golden Goodness. Maybe you have a favorite store that you think should carry Uncle Jim’s? Do you want to be a Pepper Pusher and distribute or sell Uncle Jim’s products? Uncle Jim is always interested in new distribution channels. Free Mustard and MustardHead Gear to those who have helped and want to help us spread the word! Drop us a line at wholesale@unclejimsstore.com, or better yet, point them to our new “Wholesale” section of our website for more information. There you will find some basic information on wholesale and distribution opportunities along with a form to apply or request more information.
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As always, you can purchase Uncle Jim’s online at UJPM facebook Products page (link is below our profile picture) and at Uncle Jim’s Store? Check out both!
Uncle Jim’s Kitchen
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Uncle Jim’s kitchen is Uncle Jim’s favorite place! Find new and amazing ways to use Uncle Jim’s Pepper Mustard …… maybe ideas you thought of but haven’t tried and maybe things you never would have guessed! Got an interesting use for UJPM? Submit it on our recipe page, and we might feature it here!
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Winter’s Featured Recipe – Uncle Jim’s Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger – What you ask? Not a fancy Christmas recipe? This IS a gift of a meal…Santa gives it two big thumbs up (check his belly,) and it gives you more reason to make those New Year’s Resolutions that will be broken by Lincoln’s birthday.
You will need:
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef – has to be 80-20 or 73-27…none of that 93-7 healthy stuff…c’mon…live a little!
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup jack cheese)
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1/2 large onion diced
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1/4 pound chopped, crisp cooked bacon
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned or Kosher salt
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2 tablespoons beer
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Uncle Jim’s Pepper Mustard – Your choice of flavor – as needed to top
Preparation:
Combine bacon, onion, cheese and set aside. Combine beef, salt and beer, mix thoroughly, then shape into 6 thin patties. Put bacon/onion/cheese mixture on 3 patties (you can toss a tablespoon of your favorite Uncle Jim’s Pepper Mustard flavor here too.) Top with remaining patties and press edges to seal. Voila…easy stuffed burgers. Grill, broil, or pan fry until done to your liking, might take a bit longer as these are stuffed. Well done (for the health police) is about 4 minutes per side. Top with Uncle Jim’s Pepper Mustard and anything else your heart desires…these rock on toasted buns!
Uncle Jim’s Stats
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Hot Fact: It is believed that mustard was first cultivated in India around 3000 BC, and later taken to Britain by the Romans who used it as a condiment and pickling spice. Mustard was known for its medicinal purposes before its culinary uses. It was first mentioned as a curative in the Greek’s Hippocratic writings. In the form of mustard paste it was used for general muscular relief and to help “cure” toothaches. It also became known to stimulate appetite and digestion, help clear sinuses, and increase blood circulation. Mustard flour can even be sprinkled in your socks to help prevent frostbite.