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When Southerners say “Give me Duke’s or give me death” what they mean is “Bless your heart for using Hellmann’s.” The smear of the South inspires a passion that speaks to something more than just mayo. The brand is mentioned by name on menus like a prized pork breed. It...

In a few weeks, one Charlotte restaurant will be crowned king of one of life’s simple pleasures: A fresh summer tomato paired with Duke’s Mayo. The “Golden Tomato Award” could be considered the capstone achievement for those restaurants participating in this year’s Hot Tomato Summer event. But the real winner...

It's Duke’s Mayo's Hot Tomato Summer week in Richmond. What's happening: All week, 80 — yes, 80 — Richmond restaurants and makers are serving up specials celebrating the best combo since peanut butter and chocolate: Duke's Mayo and tomatoes. Why it matters: Richmonders will find creative takes on the combo all over town through Sunday, including...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The lineup for Richmond’s 3rd annual tomato and mayo bonanza is set, and announcements for restaurant specials are rolling out for the now-infamous weeklong event. Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” is relatively new to Richmond. The event gained popularity in 2022, partly due to a viral partnership...

Duke's mayonnaise consistently is ranked as some of the best store-bought mayo brands. While the company is most known for its homestyle mayo, Duke's does also offer barbecue sauces celebrating the brand's Southern roots. While a slathering of rich and tangy sauce goes well on a slab of beef, the...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer has announced its return for 2023 — the third year running — and it looks to be the biggest year yet! Hot Tomato Summer is a weeklong celebration serving mayo and tomato dishes in partnership with local restaurants. This year, the event will run from...

In addition to her work as an actress, author, and comedian, Amy Sedaris is arguably Hollywood’s most well-known homemaker. Thanks to her kooky, cult-favorite TV show At Home With Amy Sedaris, which aired for three seasons on truTV, audiences have long seen Sedaris make wacky recipes and sew goofy garments. But...

Delis, diners and lunch counters have extensive, evergreen menus. They’re stalwarts slinging regional specialties. Universal service at an affordable price lends color and broad appeal. In Richmond, these familiar favorites are how we like to deli. Chicken salad is a deli case standby. What makes Montana Gold Bread Co.’s chicken salad...

Summer is right around the corner, and that means more backyard cookouts, picnics, and all the grilling recipes you can fit on the grates. And if there's one type of food to put on repeat, it's definitely barbecue! Whether you’re making grilled chicken, steak, or pulled pork, no recipe would be complete without a...

Believe it or not, grilling season is right around the corner. If you can't wait, perhaps you've been perfecting your burger technique on your griddle with the overhead fan on high. If you've noticed your patties have been crumbly and dry, you may need to rethink your method and build...

Super Bowl Sunday calls for plenty of delicious snacks. Football fans and food lovers-alike annually look forward to a spread of chips, guac, salsa, wings, mac and cheese — the list goes on. But James Beard award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott's game-day MVP is a pimento cheese — and the recipe for the dish is aptly dubbed "Most Valuable Pimento."...

One of the greatest traditions in college football began just two years ago at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl bath is something that Sickos look forward to each and every December. Over the course of the last decade or so, sponsor baths have become an integral part of the...