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Paxo is a well-known brand of stuffing in the United Kingdom, currently owned by Premier Foods. | '''Paxo''' is a well-known brand of stuffing in the United Kingdom, currently owned by [[Premier Foods]]. | ||
Paxo was invented | * 1901 '''Paxo''' was invented by '''John Crampton''', a butcher from Eccles in Manchester, who wanted to help make Sunday lunches more exciting for his customers. | ||
* The earliest flavour was ''Parsley, Lemon and Thyme'', however ''Sage and Onion'', a later flavour, is now the firm favourite. <ref>[http://www.globalgophers.com/UKfoodarticles/sage-and-onion-stuffing.htm] GlobalGophers</ref> | |||
At Christmas, the product is advertised with the slogan "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Paxo" (a play on the phrase "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Turkey"). | * In the beginning growth of '''Paxo''' was slow because stuffing is mainly served with chickens and poultry was then traditionally regarded as a luxury. | ||
* 1950s-60s As the price of chickens dropped and that of red meats rose, '''Paxo’s''' popularity grew. | |||
* At Christmas, the product is advertised with the slogan "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the '''Paxo'''" (a play on the phrase "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Turkey"). | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paxo] Wikipedia | |||
* [http://www.premierfoods.co.uk/premierfoods/our-brands/grocery/paxo/en/paxo_home.cfm] Premier Foods | * [http://www.premierfoods.co.uk/premierfoods/our-brands/grocery/paxo/en/paxo_home.cfm] Premier Foods | ||
==Sources of | ==Sources of Information== | ||
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Revision as of 17:02, 14 December 2008
Paxo is a well-known brand of stuffing in the United Kingdom, currently owned by Premier Foods.
- 1901 Paxo was invented by John Crampton, a butcher from Eccles in Manchester, who wanted to help make Sunday lunches more exciting for his customers.
- The earliest flavour was Parsley, Lemon and Thyme, however Sage and Onion, a later flavour, is now the firm favourite. [1]
- In the beginning growth of Paxo was slow because stuffing is mainly served with chickens and poultry was then traditionally regarded as a luxury.
- 1950s-60s As the price of chickens dropped and that of red meats rose, Paxo’s popularity grew.
- At Christmas, the product is advertised with the slogan "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Paxo" (a play on the phrase "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Turkey").