Eggs, oil and vinegar come together to form a contested condiment: Mayonnaise, long thought to have been improvised by an 18th century French military chef who was short on cream. But some believe mayo dates back to the Spain of antiquity. Correspondent Luke Burbank seeks to spread a little light on mayonnaise’s origins.
Emulsifying the truth behind mayonnaise
Jul 6, 2025 | 7:22 AM
