The history of Tabasco Sauce
In 1867, a ruined Louisiana banker started growing peppers in his garden. Today, the legacy of that garden stretches across 170+ countries and generates over $200 million in annual revenues. Who’s up for a story? Edmund McIlhenny was born in Hagerstown, Maryland in 1815. Sometime around 1840, he moved to New Orleans, hoping to start a career in finance. He established himself as a banker and eventually became the owner… Read More »The history of Tabasco Sauce