Mayonnaise

Today, I would like to share a post from my dad, Don Tisor.  It's a little-known story about mayonnaise that he sometimes shares with us, and I always find it quite fascinating.  I hope you enjoy it, as much as his family:

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

Thank you for that, Dad.  You're awesome!

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone!!  Tonight, Hugo and I are going to celebrate at Lago d'Argento in Los Angeles because nothing says Cinco de Mayo like good Italian food, right?!