Kay, says:

Sadly, an entire generation has grown up only knowing macaroni and cheese as a boxed product like Kraft's... and all it's unpronounceable ingredients.

The Mayo with olive oil sounds interesting, tho. Might try a small jar of that one.

Just curious, do companies get a government sub-si-die to poison us with MSG?

pnewsgal, says:

Two words: Cheddar Bunnies (by Annie's)

Better ingredients than Cheez-its. My kids would eat the whole box in a day if allowed.

If you're hooked on the pretend Mac'n'cheese, try Annie's Brand Mac and Cheese with the squeezable cheese in a pouch. Again, better ingredients than "the other guys".

capteucalyptus, says:

First off, I love Kraft MnC. I think it's a classic even if it's not as "good" as homemade or even velveeta. It has a special place in my fat choked heart.

Second, I really like cheese flavored crackers and good on Kraft for putting more cheese in theirs.

Billusa99, says:

If Kraft Dinner (as it's called in Canada) is good enough for Bare Naked Ladies, it's good enough for me. I LOVE the stuff.

This crap here, though, I will pass on. NOTHING beats Cheezies! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheezies

Or, as Martha and the Muffins sang on Metro Music, "Cheezies and Gum."

twisteddog, says:

I boiled these for 8 minutes according to package directions and they weren't crisp at all.

Kay, says:

1. Cap and Bill....you totally made my sad point!

2. Twist....it could happen!

3. 'gal....thumbs up to better/healthier ingredients (and better taste)!

pnewsgal, says:

what if...gasp...thought...one actually put cheese ON a cracker...

Fezziwig, says:

They just look really unappetizing, like something I'd be embarrassed to have in my cart. And I say this as a big childhood fan of the original Kraft!

Billusa99, says:

Goldfish snacks in a bar?

Yeeeeeesh....

elbowmacaroni, says:

"So here they are, back again with a different version -- supposedly made in an "elbow macaroni shape", though it's really just a vague strand."

Thank you, Teresa Gubbins, for recognizing that Kraft is simply trying to capitalize on my popularity. I demand royalties!!

http://www.myspace.com/elbow_macaroni

ch0, says:

Ah, that Mike Orren, a man of many hats...

I thought wheat and wheat were part of the same food group though

frankstongal, says:

Bring on Bare Naked Ladies and I'll buy you a house.

Scott, says:

What's wrong with MSG, Kay?

Kay, says:

Hi Scott, What's wrong with MSG? Well, Brain damage for one!

I'm a bit surprised that anyone would have to ask, but if you aren't aware it's good you did. The dangers are not something the gov/FDA is interested in you knowing about.

Here is a link to just a tiny bit of info: (For a poison so much in our food supply - as is aspertame that causes similar damages - and with the public's ever increasing awareness of these dangers - it is now sometimes deviously well hidden on labels)

http://tinyurl.com/5bg8p3

capteucalyptus, says:

"nice to hear from the captain. can we take this to mean that you like Cheez-its? also wonder if the eucalyptus spawn enjoy the mac & cheeze "

I particularly like the green Tabasco flvored Cheez-its. We don't usually do Kraft MnC at home. Ususally we boil up some shells and just add MASSIVE amounts of Velveeta. Occasionally we'll go the extra mile and make a homemade cheese sauce.

capteucalyptus, says:

"The dangers are not something the gov/FDA is interested in you knowing about."

gasp It's a conspiracy. pheh.

I love the parmesan goldfish crackers.

pnewsgal, says:

"conspiracy.pheh"

guess that means...gasp...

Smoking is good for you

and

No drug approved by the FDA has ever been recalled

Scott, says:

Kay, nearly every peer-reviewed study of MSG has shown its safety for human consumption. Dissenting from mainstream medical opinion is fine, if you feel you have good reason to do so. But thinking a minority position is the majority...well, you shouldn't be surprised if a lot of people disagree with you.

pnewsgal, says:

Well, who's to say she's in the minority...she may well be in the majority as I've never seen a poll on the matter. But, if we're taking a poll, I would side with Kay. BTW as far as flavor enhancers go...isn't that why we use salt?

And...Right on Collin...

Kay, says:

IMNSHO: Collin is correct. Pnewsgal is also correct.

Cap, Scott and interested readers: I am not asking that you "believe" anything other than what you are fed through the mainstream/corporate system. Perhaps you will find out on your own, providing you live long enough that is.

This is not new information and I would say I am actually in the MAJORITY. Because you are not aware/don't care, doesn't mean those that have searched and researched and ARE aware/care are in the minority. Much depends on your circles of interest perhaps? (and/or lack thereof)

Scott, says:

The FDA has declared MSG safe. The American Medical Association? Safe. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology? Safe. The European Union's Scientific Committee on Food? Safe. The UN's World Health Organization? Safe.

All I'm saying, Kay, is that your position does not represent the current consensus of medical and public health organizations. You're on the fringe. The fact that you're not aware that you're on the fringe says a great deal about how much you have "searched and researched."

Kay, says:

Scott, Quoting government sources does not make your case any more credible than quoting the Bible makes a case credible about the Bible.

My research is fine. As you seem to stick to corporate/gov "tests" to prove your point....You are just highlighting my point.

Someday you might even venture a reading/re-reading of the 1945 "Animal Farm". 'Believers' might readily identify with Boxer. You too can keep on 'believing'.

If you don't want to know, that's up to you. You asked ...then I responded with true information. Don't keep proving my point for me, I've already made it and am not into debating it. You aren't listening/ aren't interested and it's a total waste of my time. FWIW It's YOUR health, so by all means just keep on keepin' on, just please don't ask me questions when you really don't want to know the answers.

Go Gators!!

Scott, says:

I'll keep on listening to the doctors, Kay, and you keep on listening to those voices in your head.

pnewsgal, says:

"...keep on listening to those voices in your head."

Personal attacks never help you make your point, it just makes you look unprepared.

cc, says:

Scott, you don't think that the FDA and the other sources(including doctors)you listed above could have had monetary or political motivations? The FDA has also recalled a drug or two that they deemed "safe", and turned out to be anything but.

Clay213, says:

The amount of nuts on pegasusnews lately is giving me a severe allergy.

capteucalyptus, says:

I know people who are sensitive to wheat gluten. Does that make it dangerous?

Look I don't think anyone is saying that MSG is good for you. At least I'm not. We (Americans) tend to consume all manner of things that aren't good for you. And the government is to some degree responsible (I'm thinking of corn syrup here). But to call it "poison" to me simply seems like hyperbole.

I'm interested in being healthy which is why we've cut way back on processed foods. It's not becuase I think that the government is "out to get us" which is what it sounds like some here believe.

Yes the FDA has recalled drugs. I think that shows that at least on some level the process works. Should those drugs have been fast tracked? No. So the process isn't perfect. With scrutiny it can be made better.

pnewsgal, says:

Art Bell, Alex Jones? Why...do they like Kraft Mac'n'cheese crackers?

Oudekerk, says:

"Personal attacks never help you make your point, it just makes you look unprepared."

You nailed it, pnewsgal. That Scott never does his homework. http://tinyurl.com/5r3zxf

Kay, says:

Oude,

Maybe 'gal shoulda said something simp'ler like: "When you resort to personal attacks in a discussion, it makes you look like the guy who realized he was outta bullets in a gunfight then - in desperation - just threw the gun at 'em."

Oudekerk, says:

I think this whole discussion is above my pay grade.

Kay, says:

Stearing the bus back on the road only to run it off again? How many directions can one thread go? Maybe we can set yet another Dallas record for the World-Record Book?

Since chrisdanger brought Bell & Jones up, here is (albeit an article from 2005) something about them.

http://tinyurl.com/6pd6ku

And 'gal, sorry, it doesn't seem to even mention cheddar bunnies or KMC crackers...

Kay, says:

CORRECTION: Vanna, can I buy a vowel? "Steering" the bus was the intended word.

FoodCzar, says:

My favorite flavor of Cheez-Its is Cheddar Jack. Anyone else care to share?