In 1954, Steve and Gayle Henson bought a ranch in San Marcos Pass, California that they renamed Hidden Valley Ranch. Steve often whipped up a buttermilk dressing, which people adored, including guests who stayed at their Hidden Valley Ranch.
Indeed, people loved it so much that the couple decided to start a mail-order business, with people sending 75 cents for a flavoring pack. It was so successful that by 1973, big companies came sniffing around.
You can see the rest of the story for yourself by watching the video below, which includes the original Hidden Valley Ranch recipe.
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