From Foreign to Familiar Mac and Cheese's Journey to America's Comfort Food

Author

Emily BuiceFollow

Major

History

Faculty Advisor

Hurlburt, Holly S.

Abstract

This project explores the evolution of macaroni and cheese through recipes ranging from Thomas Jefferson to Wolfgang Puck. These recipes reveal historical trends that coincide with changes in American society and culture. Specifically the role of macaroni and cheese in soul food, as a mass produced commodity, comfort food, and as an example of American overindulgence.