Aug 31, 2024
Black Inventors
Steve Henson, the creator of Hidden Valley Ranch, was a skilled plumber turned entrepreneur. In the 1950s, while working as a contractor in Alaska, Henson perfected a creamy herb and spice dressing to please his crew. Later, he and his wife Gayle bought a ranch in California's Santa Barbara County, naming it Hidden Valley Ranch. There, they served the dressing to guests, and it quickly gained popularity. Recognizing its potential, Henson began selling packets of the dry seasoning mix by mail order, which eventually became the iconic Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, now a staple in households across America. And he was a BLACK MAN.
