Bit Of History -1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise on the Titanic

[Sleeperhawks Mechanic]

Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying

12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship

after its stop in New York.

 

This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not

make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

 

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss.

Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.

 

The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.

 

WHAT ?? You expected something educational from me??

[hipshot]

Bobbie! you just ain't right!

lol

just jt

[BOO]

Most people don't know that back in 1912' date=' [/font']Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying

12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship

after its stop in New York.

 

This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not

make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

 

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss.

Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.

 

The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.

 

WHAT ?? You expected something educational from me??

 

I was all ready to jump all over this history lesson, until I read it to the end.

Too Too Funny,:rotfl:

Jerry

[starcruiser]

That's the kind of history lesson I like! Thanks and keep 'em coming.

 

Mark

[Sleeperhawks Mechanic]

Bobbie! you just ain't right!

lol

just jt

 

That's what Sleeperhawk keeps telling me, but I just could not resist this one!:whistling:

[Mariner Fan]

How lame, and yet I laughed out loud!

[Dragonslayer]

Bobbie! you just ain't right!

lol

just jt

or too much idle brain time!

[Sleeperhawks Mechanic]

or too much idle brain time!

 

What brain, where?

[Yammer Dan]

Wonder how I missed that one in school???

[mini-muffin]

Well after reading this and laughing I got curious. So I went to Hellmann's website. Here's the real history, who knew the year 1912 would show up.

 

Mayonnaise is said to be the invention of the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu in 1756. While the Duke was defeating the British at Port Mahon, his chef was creating a victory feast that included a sauce made of cream and eggs. When the chef realized that there was no cream in the kitchen, he improvised, substituting olive oil for the cream. A new culinary masterpiece was born, and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory.

 

In 1905, two years after arriving in the United States, German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened up a delicatessen in New York City. His wife's delectable recipe for mayonnaise was featured in salads and sold in the deli, and the condiment quickly became so popular that Hellmann began selling it in "wooden boats" that were used for weighing butter.

 

Originally, two versions of the recipe were sold, and to distinguish between them, Hellmann put a blue ribbon around one. The "ribbon" version was in such high demand that in 1912, Hellmann designed what is today the iconic "Blue Ribbon" label, to be placed on larger glass jars.

 

At the same time that Hellmann's® Mayonnaise was flourishing in the East, Best Foods, Inc., introduced mayonnaise to Californian consumers. As Hellmann's® expanded on the east coast, Best Foods® proved to be a smashing success in the West. It was nearly inevitable that in 1932 Richard Hellmann Inc. was acquired by Best Foods, Inc. To this day, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise is sold east of the Rockies and Best Foods® Mayonnaise is sold west.

 

I know why would anyone even bother to look it up. That's me evidently. Of course those that know me................ well I'll leave it at that.

 

 

 

Margaret

[GigaWhiskey]

I had wondered why the same product went under two names. Now i know.

 

It is mentioned what it is called on either side of the rockies on the label. This is how I knew what to get when I came to Texas from California.