Presidential Election Cycle (Theory) DEFINITION of 'Presidential Election Cycle (Theory)'. A theory developed by Yale Hirsch that states that U.S. stock markets are weakest in the year following the election of a new U.S. president. According to this theory, after the first year, the market improves until the cycle begins again with the next presidential election.
Powdered mustard is simply finely ground mustard seed. Originally mustard was called Sinapis. Some claim that during Roman times the word Sinapis started to be replaced by words such as Mustum, Mustarum, and Mustardum as new wine, or Must was mixed with mustard seeds to make a paste.hite and brown seeds are blended to make English mustard. Brown mustard seeds are similar in size to the black variety and vary in color from light to dark brown and are more pungent than the white, less than the black.
Mustard Varieties. Prepared mustards usually consist of a combination of any variety of mustard seeds with vinegar or wine as an acidic fixative, plus salt and various spices, depending on the blend. Prepared mustard generally has about one-third to one-half the strength of dry mustard. There are hundreds of varieties of prepared mustards, including many specialty blends which include a fruit, herb, or spice base. Here are some of the most popular types.