Can you guess what spice (now used in pot roasts and pickles) was used in ancient times to crown the heads of kings and heroes? Some observe a longtime legend that this spice brings good luck to whomever finds one in their meal. If you guessed the bay leaf, then you are correct! The bay…
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Imagine being miles away from home, in an unfamiliar place, with your livelihood depending on selling a product. In the 1920s, this was the life of traveling salesmen, who sold everything from encyclopedias to seasoning by carrying miniature versions or samples to share with potential clients. At A.C. Legg, Inc., we provided our salesmen with…
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Do you ever worry that something bad will happen on Friday the 13th? Legend has it that this day symbolizes bad luck, both from Biblical text and pop culture perspectives. Over the centuries, several traumatic events have occurred on Friday the 13th—from King Philip IV of France’s arresting the Knights Templar in the 12th century…
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When we think of our fondest memories, we often tie them to sharing a meal together. For some of us, it’s remembering our grandmothers showing us the “secret ingredient” in the biscuit dough, or our parents turning the kitchen into a small-scale pizzeria where we could design pizzas with whatever endless toppings we wanted. For…
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Have you made your dinner reservations for tonight? Is your mouth already watering at the thought of queso dip, sizzling plates of meat, tres leches and margaritas? Let’s be honest, we’ve all been thinking about tonight’s dinner for a week, but have you thought about breakfast yet? It’s a strange question on a day that…
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On National Teacher Day, take a moment to reflect on the teacher(s) who made a positive difference in your life. Did he or she teach you something in elementary school that you still remember today? Maybe this teacher shared something that changed your path in high school or college, or perhaps he or she was…
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Though not one of the Avengers or other beloved superheroes of our culture, this herb fights the battle against the evils of memory loss by improving brain function and cognitive ability for those with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). In addition to a treatment for AD, sage carries a history of being used as an herbal remedy…
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Long before Twitter, Instagram, or even the internet existed, A.C. Legg, Inc., offered our OPS Pork Sausage Seasoning lovers a shot at going “viral” in a simple writing contest! In September 1935, the company sought to reward our most creative customers with cash prizes for their 100-word letters, painstakingly handwritten or punched out on a…
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If you have been following our #Journeyto100, you might remember that, in 1923, A.C. Legg, Inc., started with a single sausage seasoning. As times have progressed and people’s tastes and habits have changed, we have expanded our line of seasonings to cater to the needs of contemporary customers. Now, you can find flavors like Italian,…
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It’s National Garlic Day! This is one of those strange days we can get behind. Did you know that, from a botanical perspective, garlic is a vegetable—not an herb or spice? Think of all those years you were eating a vegetable without even knowing it! Our Butter/Garlic Marinade Seasoning (Blend 144) is made of the…
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