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History of mac and cheese
Elsa and Jelly Queen are guided towards the stairs where the tour will begin. A short while later a guide shows up but I think they are the only two going on the tour. No one else has shown up. The guide introduces himself and tells them to follow him. As they are walking he begins to discuss the history of mac and cheese.…
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American history
‘The American president Thomas Jefferson and James Hemings, his chef and slave, encountered macaroni in Paris and brought the recipe back to Monticello. Jefferson drew a sketch of the pasta and wrote detailed notes on the extrusion process. In 1793, he commissioned American ambassador to Paris William Short to purchase a…
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Canadian history
‘Macaroni and Cheese was brought to Canada by British immigrants, coming from other parts of the British Empire. Macaroni and cheese recipes have been attested in Canada since at least Modern Practical Cookery in 1845, which suggests a puff pastry lining (suggesting upper-class refinement); a sauce of cream, egg yolks,…
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Largest Bowl of Macaroni And Cheese - world record set
‘The largest macaroni and cheese weighed 1,119.91 kg (2,469 lbs) and was made by Cabot Creamery Cooperative and Chef John Folse & Company (both USA) in Fulton Square in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on 23 September 2010. The cast-iron kettle that the dish was cooked in weighed 862.73 kg (1,902 lbs), which was not counted…
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Fun facts about mac and cheese
“Barney! What are you doing here?” asks Elsa. Barney is enjoying a piece of cheese and is also quite surprised to see Elsa and Jelly Queen. “I usually come here to pick up my cheese,” says Barney. “I decided to take a tour of the factory because I’ve never done it before.” What a pleasant surprise! The guide continues the…
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Who is Yankee Doodle?
As they walk towards the pasta room the guide sings a bit about the Yankee Doodle song and then offers an explanation. Barney decides to tag along with them. Yankee Doodle went to town A-riding on a pony He stuck a feather in his hat And called it macaroni Chorus: Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the…
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THE CHEESIEST EVENT IN VIRGINIA!
The guide continues to share more fun facts about mac and cheese. ‘Or Visit Any Number of Festivals - Perhaps you’re not the competitive kind and you’d rather just taste everybody else’s favorite recipes. No sweat. The traveling Mac and Cheese Festival hits cities such as Philadelphia; Arlington, Texas; Louisville,…
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More fun facts about mac and cheese
Elsa and Jelly Queen are really enjoying this tour. Now they enter the pasta room. Barney’s mouth drops wide open as he points to a talking elbow pasta. The guide tells him that some of these pastas are animated and they were hired to keep an eye on the machines. The pasta gives Barney a thumbs up. The guides moves them on…
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Super Simple Twists on Boxed Mac and Cheese
The guide tells Elsa, Jelly Queen and Barney that the tour is almost over. Before it ends he wants to share some recipes with them. Mac and Cheese Taco Skillet - This Tex-Mex inspired dish uses ground beef for a taco-flavored, one-pan meal. Other proteins, such as chicken or mushrooms, would also work well as a…
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Yummier mac and cheese ideas
Mac and Cheese Nachos - Combine favorites by using the mac and cheese in place of the traditional nacho cheese — a smart pantry idea for when the craving strikes for either (or both). Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich - Take grilled cheese to the next level. The double dose of cheese and carbs is sure to be ultra-satisfying…
