“Nearly a century ago, regulars in a New York City deli discovered a new condiment that made their club sandwiches even more delicious – just one bite and they were hooked. The secret ingredient was deli owner, Richard Hellmann’s, family recipe for mayonnaise, which would grow to be one of America’s most enduring and iconic food brands – Hellmann’s Mayonnaise.” And don’t forget, west of the Rockie Mountains, instead of Hellmann’s it is Best Foods, the same brand!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013, was the celebration for Hellmann’s 100th Birthday and I was honored to be there and part of Hellmann’s building the longest picnic table, with the Guinness Book or World Records on hand to confirm that new record! There were 500 guests, all of whom were fed a picnic basket of deliciously cooked items which contained Hellmann’s delicious mayonnaise! I was number 432!
Famous NY Chef, Mario Batali was our master of Ceremonies along with my old Hellmann’s video co-star, Chef Tim Love, Bravo’s Andy Cohen, and other notables.
“As Hellmann’s celebrates its rich history of feeding America’s families during some of their greatest moments, it also is marking the occasion with support for those most in need. As part of the brand’s 100 birthday celebration, Hellmann’s is helping provide one million meals to Feeding America this year to help the fight against hunger nationwide.” Hellmann’s will be donating $125,000 to fund 1 million meals to help fight hunger. To be part of this was also pretty thrilling, and it was pretty awesome to have Katie Homes sitting at the picnic table with me for this charitable cause.
As always, for more information check out Hellmann’s website! And follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Disclosure: This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in Hellmann’s Real Foodies Program. All opinions are 100% honest and my own.
I was thrilled to wish Hellmann’s a Happy Birthday with my new friend, Bravo’s Andy Cohen!
DAMN! I missed meeting Bravo Andy. I was supposed to go to this but I was too lazy to make the trip. Glad you were able to go so that I could live vicariously through you 🙂
i hope that wasn’t a mayonnaise cake LOL
That looks like so much fun! It’s called “Best Foods” on our side of the Mississippi but it’s still my favorite mayo.
this looks like a great time. Love Hellman’s.
What a fun event! I love that cake. Also hope it wasn’t made out of mayo! lol.
Looks like it was a great time. I haven’t ever cooked with mayo. I’ll have to try it sometime!
Officially jealous, I am OBSESSED with Bravo Andy! That looks like a blast of a party to be at.
That looks like it was a blast! Would love to have been there
What a great day to spread awareness for a great program, must have been loads of fun!
I LOVE Mario Batali! Looks like this was a super fun event!
I used Hellmann’s once to make a chocolate mayonnaise cake.
Oh my! Chef Mario, how much better could that day get?!!
Wow! What a huge party. I am jealous you got to meet Andy Cohen!! Hellman’s really knows how to throw a party
I am deeply upset I didn’t get to go and hang out with you. I love Hellman’s. I cook with it often and marinate chicken in it and use it for coating chicken breasts etc. It is my favourite.
looks like a blast!! a few other bloggy pals were celebrating with you
and every time i see the hashtag i hear the ‘bring out the hellmans and bring out…. the best!” jingle in my head.
EVERY
SINGLE
TIME.
just so you know.
but it’s good. we <3 hellmans too.
OMG I LOVE BRAVO ANDY!!!! Please tell me that cake was made with cake and frosting and NOT mayo??? 😉
Looks like it was a fun event.
I also forgot to add that it was so fun watching you guys on Facebook during the event.
Before I learned to make my own healthy homemade mayonnaise I always bought the Hellmans, it’s just so tasty, no wonder it has such a great following.
That looks like one heck of a way to throw a mayo birthday party! Super fun.
What a great party!!! Super fun! And I love Hellmanns!