Basic Dijon-style Mustard

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Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Blending hot liquid. Let it cool a little first, fill the blender no more than a third, and hold the lid down with a folded towel. Start on the lowest speed. A stick blender in the pan is safer.
Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Combine wine, onion, and garlic in a saucepan. Heat to boiling and simmer 5 minutes. Cool and discard strained solids. Add this liquid to dry mustard, stirring constantly until smooth. Blend in honey, oil, and salt. Return to saucepan (have hankies ready or hold face away from steam) and heat slowly until thickened stirring constantly. Cool; place in a covered jar. Age in cool, dark place 2 to 8 weeks, depending upon pungency desired, then refrigerate.