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History of mayonnaise

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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. :roll: :wink:
 
Hey Soap - did Todd Trask send that to you too? I just used it in my column that I wrote yesterday. We celebrated Cinco De Mayo (or Sinko De Mayo?) and the return of our electricity with a big taco feed for the crew when they came in from moving the cows and sheep back to the pastures we moved them out of before the storm hit Thursday.

And after all those days without electricity we REALLY celebrated!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
burnt said:
Soapweed, here in farm country, we would say that you are spreading it pretty thick there . . .
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In ranch country- they say its why folks wear high topped boots... :wink:
 
Liberty Belle said:
Hey Soap - did Todd Trask send that to you too? I just used it in my column that I wrote yesterday. We celebrated Cinco De Mayo (or Sinko De Mayo?) and the return of our electricity with a big taco feed for the crew when they came in from moving the cows and sheep back to the pastures we moved them out of before the storm hit Thursday.

And after all those days without electricity we REALLY celebrated!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Yes, Todd was the one who sent it to me. I thought is was kind of cute.

Glad your electricity is back on. That is cause for celebration.
 

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