Tasting Ranch for the first time was a transcendent experience in my young life. I totally remember my first taste. It was at a family get-together and my uncle’s then-girlfriend brought Ranch dip. I was instantly hooked and wanted to taste EVERYTHING Ranch. The problem that stood in my way was my mother who was … Continue reading The History of Ranch Dressing
Eve Arden was an actress with a career that spanned decades. Like Carol Burnett, how you know Eve Arden depends on when you were born. If you are late gen boomer or after, then you most likely know Eve Arden as the exhausted principal in the movie musical, Grease. Born earlier, I would hazard to … Continue reading Eve Arden’s Dill Dressing
I weirdly remember exactly how I learned about Green Goddess dressing. It was during an episode of Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals though for the life of me I can't remember what else was made in the episode. I do remember her talking about it being popular in the 1970s and it was not unusual … Continue reading The History Of Green Goddess Dressing
So did I grow up with Thousand Island dressing? Well yes and no. My brother quite liked it and would get it for his salads the special occasions my mother would take us kids to a restaurant. I will admit I was way more of a Ranch kid. It also was not a salad dressing … Continue reading History of Thousand Island Dressing
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