Food & Gourmet Items
Everglades Seasoning Gift Shack
- Item Number
- 124
- Estimated Value
- 18 USD
- Sold
- 30 USD to judyarchey
- Number of Bids
- 7 - Bid History
Item Description
Includes one of each: 8 oz. Everglades, 6 oz.Heat, 6 oz. Fish and Chicken, 6 oz Cactus Dust and 15 oz. Moppin BBQ Sauce in an adorable Everglades-inspired “Gift Shack."
When Mess Sergeant Bill Gerstman arrived in Saipan in 1944, he encountered a situation which most thought had no hope. Gerstman found the soldiers of the 714th Rescue Mission so disgusted with eating only mutton and goat that they were dumping their rations into the sea.
Gerstman was raised on a small farm in Alabama and was taught that anything could be made to taste good if seasoned properly. In keeping with that philosophy, Gerstman began experimenting with various herbs and spices. The result was a secret recipe that not only satisfied the soldiers’ appetites, but the delicious taste had them coming back for more. Soon the troops were using Gerstman’s seasoning on mutton meatballs, eggs, vegetables, potatoes, and any other ration which required seasoning.
After completion of his military duties, Gerstman returned home to the states and resumed his trade as meat cutter/butcher at the LaBelle Trading Post in LaBelle, Florida. With spices and seasonings easier to obtain, he perfected his secret recipe to the delight of many customers who patronized the small general store.
In 1976, the secret formula was finally perfected, the famous logo was patented and EVERGLADES SEASONING was born.
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