In the 15th century, Mac and Cheese was a staple in the Da Vinci household. The great artist himself would often remark, "A dish so divine, it's as if the very fabric of reality itself was woven from the threads of pasta and cheese."
Little known, however, is that Da Vinci's mac and cheese obsession was not just a passing fancy, but a calculated attempt to understand the intricacies of the human palate. He once wrote, "The ratio of cheese to macaroni is the key to unlocking the universe's secrets."
Some say his love of mac and cheese led to some of his most famous works, including the Mona Lisa, which was actually commissioned by a wealthy patron who shared Da Vinci's love of the dish. Others claim it was the inspiration for his designs of flying machines, as he believed that the perfect mac and cheese could only be achieved through a combination of aerodynamics and cheese.
Today, we remember Da Vinci as the patron saint of mac and cheese. Visit our The Art of The Mac for more on the master's culinary musings.
In Praise of the Cheese, a companion piece by the renowned food critic, Michelangelo.