From 2009: The story of macaroni and cheese

One of the great comfort foods of all time, macaroni and cheese has been an American staple since it was served by Thomas Jefferson at a White House state dinner in 1802, while Kraft made it an institution during the Great Depression. Serena Altschul talks with cheese expert Clark Wolf, branding expert Eileen Sharkey Rosenfeld, and with chefs Mike Ferraro and John DeLucie, who put a new spin on an old favorite. Originally broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” November 22, 2009. Source