From the beginning of civilization man has sought ways to make his food taste better. The discovery of salt created the first communities and the spice trade facilitated the exchange of culture and ideas around the world. From mustards and dressings to chutneys and salsas, condiments reflect humanity in all its wonderful diversity. We are condiments and condiments are us, enjoy!
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Jan 4

40. Hunt's Tomato Ketchup

Hunt’s is Miller to Heinz’s Bud, the perpetual red headed stepchild. The debate picked up traction in 2004 with the right demonizing Teresa Heinz Kerry yet conveniently forgetting the altruistic liberalism of Hunt’s late great Norton Simon. Anyone who seriously gives a shit one way or the other can be found at either McDonald’s or Burger King drinking Coke or Pepsi.

Nov 11

3. Heinz Ketchup

Heinz KetchupNixon liked his on cottage cheese while Ratzo Rizzo slathered it on saltines. Many Dads complain about cold ketchup on hot food. Ketchup goes with everything and with nothing. The original Heinz has a beautifully designed bottle with a Masonic 57 placed in the perfect tapping point. Its history as a fermented fish sauce or mushroom derived elixir is moot, we all know what catsup is.