Ketchup or Mustard?

[Brown Eyes]

Now that I think about this further... there are definitely situations where I like ketchup.  I love ketchup on french fries particularly.  And, usually the combination of ketchup and mustard is the best on burgers.  I still prefer mustard in most situations.  Anyway, here in Pittsburgh it's almost a requirement that we like ketchup!
 

Heinz makes mustard too, so in that regard I'm somewhat safe.  But, ketchup is of course the gold standard around here.

[brokeplex]

I can only think of a very few places in the US that I have visited or lived where ketchup is not the "gold standard".

In far south TX picante, and pico de gallo substitute for ketchup. maybe in Chinatown SF "soya" sauce is predominate?

elsewhere it seems ketchup is the american sauce of choice.

[Brown Eyes]

I can only think of a very few places in the US that I have visited or lived where ketchup is not the "gold standard".

In far south TX picante, and pico de gallo substitute for ketchup. maybe in Chinatown SF "soya" sauce is predominate?

elsewhere it seems ketchup is the american sauce of choice.

Well, what I mean by gold standard here in Pittsburgh in particular is that Heinz is based here. 

The big industries in Pittsburgh have historically been steel, glass and ketchup... or I should say a la Brokeback.... "uh, ketchup". 

[forsythia12]

i picked ketchup.  i like mustard, but i need ketchup with hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, hashbrowns, eggs, pork chops, and well, lot's of other stuff.

i only like mayonaise if it's miracle whip.  i hate real mayonaise, and i guess miracle whip is more like a salad dressing, so it's tangier.

[brokeplex]

i picked ketchup.  i like mustard, but i need ketchup with hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, hashbrowns, eggs, pork chops, and well, lot's of other stuff.

i only like mayonaise if it's miracle whip.  i hate real mayonaise, and i guess miracle whip is more like a salad dressing, so it's tangier.

correct, I make something similar to it when I make the mix for my potato salad.

[forsythia12]

My refrigerator has little food, but lots of condiments.

I have mustard, dark mustard, dijon mustard, coarse ground mustard, mayonnaise, wasabi mayonnaise, dijonnaise, chipotle mayonnaise, cocktail sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, horseradish sauce, A-1 steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, remoulade sauce, cranberry horseradish sauce, ranch dressing, caesar dressing, jalapeno ranch dressing, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar and aioli.

So I picked 'other'.   

wow dellaluvia, your condiment collection is like your shoe collection!

[brokeplex]

Certain foods require lots of ketchup, and it has to be Heinz.  I love ketchup on French fries and baked potatoes (one can then pretend they are French fries), and on chicken and fish.  It is also a must on fast food chicken or fish sandwiches.

My favorite mustard is Dijonnaise (tastes like a mixture of Dijon mustard and mayo, but with not too many calories).  Mustard is best on deli turkey, chicken or turkey hot dogs (I don't eat beef), and baked beans.  I also like it on cheese sometimes.  Golden or deli mustard is also okay, but I don't care for yellow mustard.

Mayo is also good on sandwiches and French fries, but it has to be Hellmann's, and it is best when there is ketchup or mustard on the sandwich as well.

try hummos on sandwiches, and I can't believe that you told me that you put mayonaise on your french fries! omigod!

[Brown Eyes]

try hummos on sandwiches, and I can't believe that you told me that you put mayonaise on your french fries! omigod!

Yeah!  Mayo on french fries is really yummy!  That's quite a tradition in Belgium in particular, as far as I understand.

Also, I love malt vinegar on french fries.     Geez, now I really have a craving for french fries! 

[forsythia12]

Yeah!  Mayo on french fries is really yummy!  That's quite a tradition in Belgium in particular, as far as I understand.

Also, I love malt vinegar on french fries.     Geez, now I really have a craving for french fries! 

yep.  my husband spent some time in holland and  people use mayo with fries.  my husband loves it now.  it's not bad, but i still like ketchup.