Michael Swayne

Michael Swayne

Gladys Knights Chicken and Waffles

There are so many different and delicious restaurants in the Atlanta Metro area but one of my all-time favorites is Gladys Knights Chicken and Waffles. My family and I tend to go there a whole lot, probably 3 times a month at the least. We have been there so many times; I have the full menu memorized. I always tend to order the midnight train with a side of macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese is so good it's like my favorite food. As I was in the process of eating my meal, I began to think about what I have learned earlier that day in my AP World History class. We learned about "The Columbian change".  The Columbian Exchange was a widespread exchange of food, as well as many other things, between the America and Afro-Eurasia .Therefore as a food critic, I began to wonder where mac and cheese originated from.

After doing some research I discovered that macaroni and cheese was a part of the Columbian exchange. I learned that the macaroni came from the old world, Europe, to the new world, America. This is because Grains was one of the things that were transferred from the old world to the new world along with other things such as Livestock, Many fruits, and onions. Because cows produce milk, cheese was also one of the things that were introduced to the new world by the old world.

This particular visit to my favorite restaurant ended up being more fun and interesting because I actually learned something and my parents actually believed me when I say I pay attention in class.