The Food That Built America

S07E14 Say Yes to the Dressing

In a small New York deli at the turn of the century, Richard Hellmann's wife began selling homemade mayonnaise in jars. The creamy condiment was an instant hit with customers, leading Hellmann to mass-produce it under his own name. Soon, his blue-ribbon recipe spread across the country, transforming sandwiches, salads, and kitchens nationwide. What started as a simple deli creation sparked a revolution in American taste, making Hellmann's a household staple and changing how the nation dressed its food.