Buying Long Island corn is easy, but are you such a locavore that you buy Long Island-made condiments too? If not, Schmidt's Farm in Roanoke Landing is giving roadside tastings of its homemade horseradish for fans of this spicy, pickled treat.
On Friday, farmhand Jessie Maniaci offered us tastes of three varieties of Holy Schmidt Horseradish that they make on the farm: original horseradish, mustard horseradish and cranberry horseradish.
While the original had all the kick you'd expect (and called out for braised brisket or a Bloody Mary), the mustard variety packed way more punch.
"It's fantastic on a hot dog," Maniaci said, and she's got to be right.
Meanwhile the, cranberry variety was a bit more mellow due to the fruit.
"My husband likes to mix it into chicken salad," Maniaci said.
Schmidt's has no more raw horseradish this season, and at this point has ground up all the roots they harvested this year. To make the condiment, they mix the grounds with vinegar and a little sugar.
Supplies of the 8-ounce jars are still high, she said, and sell for $7 at the Sound Avenue farm stand.
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