Kraft Foods sells more than one million boxes of their Mac & Cheese every day!ħ. The popularity of the food then exploded once again in World War II.Ħ. It was billed as “the housewife’s best friend, a nourishing one pot meal” and sold 8 million boxes when it was released by Kraft Foods in 1937. During the end of the Great Depression, macaroni and cheese became a popular food item due to its low cost. Long, thin strands like linguine can’t handle the amount of cheese coming their way and are better suited for sauces like tomato and Alfredo.ĥ. There’s a reason why purists swear by shell pasta and elbow macaroni–these two types have the right amount of surface area for the cheese to hold on to. Macaroni and cheese connoisseurs (yes, apparently there is such a thing) recommend pairing your delicious, cheesy meal with a glass of Chardonnay.Ĥ. It consisted of sheets of lasagne made from fermented dough which were then cut into small squares that were boiled and mixed with grated cheese.ģ. Nobody knows the true origin of Mac N’ Cheese, but some people believe the first recipe came from southern Italy in the 13th century. In 1993, they created a crayon that made colouring our favourite food a lot easier.Ģ. Crayola understands our love for macaroni. To celebrate this magnificent meal, here are 10 tips that you may not know about Mac N’ Cheese…ġ. The combination of macaroni, milk, cheese, and seasonings have filled our bellies ever since we were kids and we would do whatever it takes to enjoy a bowl with our family and friends.
Ahh macaroni and cheese, quite possibly the best food ever made.