For the family that is interested in history, Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (the Soledad Mission) is a perfect stop on a family mission trip. Soledad is also within easy reach of the well-preserved Mission San Antonio de Padua in southern Monterey County.nd back when the area was populated by cows and Spanish friars it was an accurate description. But today, Soledad is a vibrant community that can surprise the uninitiated.
Mustard as a condiment has been around for thousands of years. There are several types of mustard plants, some are grown for their greens and their seeds, others for seeds only. There are three types of seeds available: they are used in condiments, pickles and general cooking.
One produces pungent brown seeds, which have a sharp, spicy-hot flavor and are used in Dijon mustards; the other yields milder, yellowish-white seeds used to make traditional American mustard. Purchase: Since the mustard plant is grown all over the world, seeds of both colors are widely available. Look for them in the spice aisle of your market. (You also may find ground or powdered mustard seeds.) Use: The seeds' spiciness makes them choice additions to rubs and seasonings. They're also used for pickling.