June 20, 2022
It’s the season of backyard hangs, family BBQs, graduation parties, and cocktail hours. While you’re freshening up your wine rack and stocking the freezer with prime cuts of meat, don’t forget to update your condiment stash in the fridge and pantry. Because while you can absolutely make ketchup, barbecue sauce, and mustard from scratch, it might not be the first DIY project on your summer bucket list, and that’s where we come in.
Condiments (think mustard, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce) are typically added after cooking, and they accessorize a plate the same way a pair of earrings finishes your outfit. In short, condiments are simply non-negotiable for some dishes. (Would you eat a burger without ketchup or special sauce? Definitely not.) The word comes from the Latin condire, meaning ‘to preserve or to season’, and was first used in English to describe ‘pickling fluid, seasoning’ in the middle of the 15th century. Condiments are enjoyed around the world and many cuisines are associated with specific versions, like Parmesan in Italy or soy sauce in Japan.
The short answer: not always. Using your sleuthing skills on nutrition labels is important when choosing condiments, because many conventional options include not-so-great ingredients like hydrogenated oils or added sugar. But at Thrive Market, our high standards means better-for-you condiments are available for every diet.
From unsweetened ketchup to black truffle mayonnaise, there’s a condiment for every summertime moment.
Ketchup is best known as a sweet and tangy tomato-based condiment, but its origins began in China as a pickled fish sauce. Keep it classic or try something new—it’s up to you.
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Mustard makes your mouth pucker in the best way possible. The signature tang ranges from mild to spicy and jazzes up all kinds of recipes.
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Enjoyed on its own or used as a base for other recipes, get warm weather ready with our best spreads.
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Ready-made dressings mean salad prep just got easier. Plus, there are options for every diet including keto, paleo, and Whole30®.
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Done-for-you dips and spreads is how we like to roll when the days get long.
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Pickles (and pickled veggies) add an instant flavor upgrade to burgers, nachos, and cheese boards.
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If you have some extra time, these homemade mayos, pestos, and dips will make your next summer menu even more memorable.
This superfood pesto uses classic ingredients like basil and garlic, then takes things up a notch with creamy avocado, chlorella, and nutritional yeast.
This savory keto-friendly sauce is ready to drizzle on rice dishes, fish, or chicken. To make the recipe vegan, opt for the alternative sweetener.
Our take on the traditional French sauce uses ghee, mayo, mustard, lemon, and cayenne for a little kick.
Primal Kitchen founder Mark Sisson whips up a 4-ingredient dressing that spices things up with chipotle, lime, and garlic.
Get back to basics with an extra easy mayo you can make in the blender. This Whole30®- and keto-friendly recipe is ready for your favorite sandwich, dressing, and dips.
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