Topic: Depression Era

2 chapters across the catalog

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Episode 1114 2:43:24 - 2:44:40

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Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Depression Era History

A Jeopardy clip revealed that Kraft Macaroni and Cheese was introduced in 1937 as a Depression-era convenience food. The product combined pasta and processed cheese in a single box for 50 cents. The hosts briefly discussed the longevity and health perceptions of the iconic American food product.

Episode 491 1:06:18 - 1:12:28

491: Pope and Change

Macaroni and Cheese, White House Recipes and Food Trucks

The hosts track the cultural resurgence of macaroni and cheese, noting its inclusion in Michelle Obama's "healthy" White House recipes. They discuss the dish's origins as a Depression-era "dinner" made of cheap starch and grease. The segment also explores the business potential of stationary food trucks in Austin and San Francisco.