Listen "Ranch Dressing"
Episode Synopsis
Ranch is now the most popular salad dressing in the country. But it's more than a dressing... it's a condiment... it's almost a lifestyle. And it was invented by a Nebraska native! Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann gets the story and visits with Nebraskans keeping the tradition alive. Guests, in order of appearance: Holly Mastelotto, granddaughter of Steve Henson, founder of Hidden Valley Ranch (Sparks, Nev.); Angie Dowd, owner, Driesbach’s Salad Dressings and The Chocolate Bar (Grand Island, Neb.); Marcia Harner, creator, the Country Neighbor restaurant's Country Sweet Onion and Ranch Sweet Onion dressings (Burwell, Neb.); Todd Baker, 2nd generation owner/operator, Baker’s Candies (Greenwood, Neb.). Music: "Dip It In The Ranch" by Parry Gripp.
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