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There has been a long debate between family and friends over which there can only be one side. Mayo, not Miracle Whip. It actually shouldn’t even be a question. One is an ingredient and the other is merely a sandwich spread. Miracle Whip does have its place in the bologna white bread lunch box sandwich of the 70’s but now it’s just white goo in a jar. I don’t buy it and I don’t use it. Of course, Miracle Whip is not on the same “Hated Food List” as zucchini, but it is unnecessary.
I grew up on Miracle Whip and Margarine and Sketchy Cheese. That doesn’t mean as an adult with a fully formed palate I need to continue down the path. Look everybody loves a miracle but please don’t look for one in a jar. Great miracles are found on the shore of a beautiful lake, the shining face of a child, or winning a card game against my dad! I wasn’t sure how Miracle Whip came to be, so I did a little research for both of us. As it turns out Miracle Whip was introduced at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933 and named for an emulsifying machine invented by Charles Chapman, Miracle Whip was a blend of mayonnaise products and less expensive salad dressing. For those of you not familiar with the World’s Fair I actually attended the 1982 World’s Fair held in Knoxville Tennessee. It was my senior class trip but that’s a whole other column!
I really love mayo. Short for the dear Mayonnaise. It’s not the flavor, it’s the versatility. I always have two jars on hand. One in the fridge and one on the shelf. I use it in the usual salads, cucumber pickles, and mixed with tuna but did you know mayo scrambled eggs are the best you ever tasted? And my grandma made mayonnaise cookies with cocoa that are so soft you don’t need to dip them in tea. My family favorite is Mayo Parmesan Chicken. Very easy and flavorful. I hope you try these recipes and fall in love with Mayo as I have. Please please, please don’t use Miracle Whip. It just won’t work. Peace and Hugs, Sandy
“Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over.” ~ Richard Sheridan
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