Birdy's inspiration comes from a love of both food and ecology. Founder Doug Partridge (spot the bird) has been researching and making mustard for most of his adult life. While studying for an advanced degree in Ecology at the University of Michigan, focused on the plant family of mustards (Brassicaceae), Doug became keenly aware of the culinary importance of this family. Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, collard greens, radish and obviously mustard seeds all come from this diverse family of mustards. He started by researching the historical uses and production of mustard. Birdy's mustards are the culmination of over ten years of his research and testing to make the best mustards.
