Hellmann's Mayonnaise......a bit of history

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jimr

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Feb 20, 2008
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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.

You need a shot of Tequila after that don't you?
 
I prefer "Dukes" but I can't find it here in MO~I guess it's a Southern thing.

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Now that a piece of history I didn't know thanks Jim r.
 
Hey Rivet,

I used to work for The C.F. Sauer company in S.C who makes Duke's mayo and they have a plant in New Century, Kansas. I would think it would be available near you. If you would like I can send you some. I send it to my sister in Cinncinati quite often. As for it being a southern thing, it certainly is.

Rick
 
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