I see this viral image, supposedly of a local paper in Wisconsin’s ranch dressing rankings, posted to meme accounts on Instagram, making the rounds every so often. While most people probably see this ...

The hottest condiment these days isn't ketchup or aioli or even chili oil. It's seemingly ranch. And that's largely thanks to one person: Taylor Swift. (Heard much about her lately?) Let's back up.

There isn’t a more beloved dressing in the Midwest than ranch, and as one of the major cities, Chicago is no exception to the devotion. We don’t just use the creamy white dressing for our vegetables.