"By the age of 12 John Heinz was peddling produce from his familys garden in post-Civil War Pittsburgh. By age 25, he and a friend launched Heinz andamp; Noble to sell bottled horseradish in clear glass bottles to reveal its purity. Henrys pickling empire grew as he added jams, jellies, and condiments to the line, including ketchup, which was added in 1876. you'll still see the famous Heinz pickle logo on every product. And if you want a quick tip on how to get the thick stuff out of the bottle easily, don't pound on the backside like a maniac. Instead Heinz recommends a good smack to the embossed 57 found on the neck of every bottle. Today Heinz is the worlds largest tomato processor, with the famous ketchup bottles sitting on a shelf somewhere in over half of U.S. households. But if you find your house is all out, just create a simple clone with a few common ingredients. you'll get a whole 12-ounce bottle worth of thick, tasty ketchup with this secret recipe. Check out this review of the clone that appeared in the Clinton Chronicle...."