Abram Lyle and his Midas touch

摘要

"Out of the strong came forth sweetness." This passage, together with the image of the carcass of a lion and a swarm of bees, intrigued me as a small boy when watching my mother at work with a green and gold tin of Lyle's Golden Syrup. Used in a variety of baking recipes and desserts, this kitchen icon was established 125 years ago in 1883. The design of the tin, which has remained almost unchanged since 1885, forms the world's oldest brand.