1.7 Great Depression Foods - Dandelion Salad. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a pot and adding 2 tablespoons of flour for a roux. I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). Cow's milk was a 'wonder food'. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. I can almost triple how long something will stretch with rice. Poor Man Chicken Broccoli Casserole. Robyn: Red beans and rice. . 64. I have got to go check out that website on meatless recipes! Here is another saver. We also CAN our own garden that we grow! Enjoyed your article. Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast - S.O.S. Goulash: Jen L. suggested a pound of pasta, 1 pound of ground beef ( or ground meat of any kind), and a can of tomatoes or sauce. 74. "Anything" Loaves. 79. Then I have a nice hedge on inflation, plus I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. 49. This treat was something that people couldn't help but love . I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. It stretches the meat, plus oatmeal is good for you! Here are some recipes that were actually used during the Great Depression. When the bag is full, veggies soup! I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. Hi Shelly, oh how wonderful your daughter is using this article!! Also had rabbits to eat. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Dont go overboard crazy and plant a lot of items they wont eat. We have one thing grandma never had thought, a slow cooker. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. Carrots are the same. Hamburger soup a package of frozen mixed veggies, some elbow noodles, about 1/2 pound of cooked ground hamburger. Spices and Salt. Most of the kids in our classes in school, were from middle income homes, who got to eat well. This could be served with a small roll or a half of slice of bread. A recipe for Baking Powder Biscuits, as noted in Rita Van Amber's Stories and Recipes of the Great Depression of the 1930s, Vol. Linda, I laughed when I read your list of things you ate growing up. We kids usually only got 2 meals per day, lunch and supper. We also add beans or lentils to taco meat, eat lentil soup (lately with brown rice thrown in to make a complete protein), and rely on popcorn and bananas for snacks also lots of carrots! Ive learned how to cook. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? I would like to see someone (who has the time) to create recipes that are seasonal so that I am not constantly going to the store to find ingredients to make X, right now we should be eating squash, potatoes, dried beans, etc. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Linda. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Three Ingredient Depression Bread. Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! We have a few families, each with a small amount of land & one person with a lot of property. We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. Image and recipe from Taste of Home. It became hugely popular during the Great Depression, largely due to the fact that it was one of the few recipes of the era that featured hot dogs. apple cider vinegar. Good memories. Share this post. When we make tacos we add a few eggs to the ground meat and you honestly cant tell the difference, then just cook them into the already cooked ground meat and season to taste, it changes the texture a tiny bit but after you add rice and beans to your tacos/burritos, you cant tell anymore at all, this really stretches a meal!. A74-year-old Army veteran told me that when he was growing up in the Carolinas they were dirt poor, so his mother in the morning would mix flour into the eggs to make enough to go around. We ate our share of lettuce sandwiches with miracle whip. Ham Hocks & Beans - Not just a great Southern recipe but one that you can make on the cheap. We have a 50 by 50-foot garden and plant what we can and then can it, the beginning costs may be high but you reuse most of it for years. But, I know that I was taught a lot of frugal things and how to work HARD, and be an ANT, not a GRASSHOPPER! and made a delicious casserole from them. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. Hi Diana, isnt it wonderful how we remember what our parents did to save money? Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. Save this grease for cooking later. Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. Haha This was a great article, as usual. This included all the steaks and roasts. 45. I try to make from scratch all our snack foods like crackers, granola bars, granola, fruit leather(when I find a great deal on fruit), bagels, bread, yogurt, etc. The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). The best ones went for dehydrating and the rest for apple sauce. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. A nice piece of cornbread on the side. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. Several on here we still like today. 33. This year, I canned (in mason jars) 61-pint size jars of deer meat, about 40 jars of pork (wild hogs) and a few jars of chicken broth. Again, I make my WalMart run and freeze the milk. Nice sized ones. 55. She made them before she was 2!! Heres the unique thing she Googled for names of ALL the grocery stores in her area, even very tiny or ethnic ones. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. I consent to Food Storage Moms collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. This has to be one of the best articles ever written. Try this soup on a rainy day for some comfort food. My Mom and Dad grew up during The Great Depression. . We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. If you have a garden going salad is basically free- lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. Ketchup, Mayonnaise or Onion Sandwiches 1 large yellow onion, chopped. We use to skin the animal outside, quarter it up and bring it inside to finish the process, grind, cut up or whatever we need to be done. Hot or cold baked beans on bread or toast. I try to make from scratch all our snack foods like crackers, granola bars, granola, fruit leather(when I find a great deal on fruit), bagels, bread, yogurt, etc. You are so right about a chair in the kitchen beats one on the porch! If I buy the name brand its a dollar more than the store brand and even less at WalMart. 11. The Dime Meal. To learn more about CafeMedias Privacy Policy, click here. eccentricculinary.substack.com. Isnt it awesome that we can make recipes our grandparents used to make? A typical Depression-era breakfast consisted of a piece of seasonal fruit, milk and cereal, and eggs or toast with butter. 58. I make huge batches and freeze the extra. This recipe jazzes them up a little bit. When butter is on sale, I buy a case of it, then make ghee and can it. Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! Hi Frank, great comment! Okay, lets see I do peel some veggies, but I use those peels to make my broth taste better (ie broth is made of carcass and onion skins and potato skins and carrot skins, etc, giving it a HUGE nutritional punch). It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). Our great grandparents had the solution. Next serve a small portion of meat, not the large ones we have grown accustomed to. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. Ask if you can have them. We have a garden and I now dry and powder a lot of greens to add to smoothies made with my frozen discounted yogurt. We call it Eraser Gravy. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. 1 / 34. These Depression-era recipes are proof that food from the 1930s is worth revisiting. Leftover Potato Pancakes. The only thing you need are apples, sugar, cinnamon, and some butter. Thank you for stopping by! 39. Okay, lets see I do peel some veggies, but I use those peels to make my broth taste better (ie broth is made of carcass and onion skins and potato skins and carrot skins, etc, giving it a HUGE nutritional punch). Dinner was meat and veggies, followed by dessert. Love it! I enjoy reading all your posts and the great remarks everyone makes in the comments. We use to skin the animal outside, quarter it up and bring it inside to finish the process, grind, cut up or whatever we need to be done. You can use it to replace butter or oil in many recipes. shape, BOIL. Fast and easy meals are expensive and sometimes not as healthy. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. Soooo many great thoughts, ideas, recipes! We make from scratch as much as time allows. grinding our own grains, and making yogurt when I remember to, and then remembering to freeze or eat leftovers so we arent throwing food away. Kool-Aid was cheap, simple to make, and easy to store. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. A small meal during the 1930s, like the diners of the day often served, would have usually cost between 15 and 40 cents, depending on what you ordered and where the restaurant was located. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . Meatballs (ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, ground up veggies, leftover cheerios or other low sugar cereal I use 1 part meat, 1 part bread type stuff, 1 part vegetables. 84. Buying cheap and using coupons. Food Storage Moms, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. For instance, I have to eat a particular brand of bread for a health problem I have. 12. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. Add your broth, and simmer till done. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Wash the rice and sprinkle it on top. Shape and fry up). 16. Its interesting because we were raised this way, its the norm to cook from scratch. h ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). "My large Italian family gathered in the kitchen and tried many ways to prepare Sunday dinner on a tight budget. This cake is simple and delicious. I cook some chicken. I'm really excited about this one because I actually grew up eating this Great Depression meal. 83. 7. from Julia's Simply Southern. If youre really splurging, fried potatoes and onions. Survival Casserole from Back Door Survival. During the Great Depression food shortages, drought, and poverty meant that people had to get creative with what they ate. However!!! As one of the oddest combinations on this list, baked onions and peanut butter were a filling meal for many during the Great Depression. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. If not, it is worth it to purchase several Sunday papers for the coupons. Its quite a bit cheaper. When I shop, I look for bargains. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. . Baked bean sandwich. ), then went and did the shopping. You can add meat, or not. a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. Dandelions were often used in meals as well. 22. I wish I did. I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. I got 10 apples in one bag the other day and only had to cut off a tiny bit of bruising. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). These soups and stews are perfect for when you're craving a comforting bowl of deliciousness. They do meatless recipes. 34. We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. The one thing I will tell people who want to start growing their own garden is to start small and grow what your family likes to eat. We hope to get laying chickens this spring, hubby is building a coop fit for queens lol! I think anytime you go meatless you are going to save money and benefit your health! When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. 2. A little olive oil and garlic over the pasta toss together, its healthy and filling. Bring water to a boil. We process the meat ourselves. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. Victor Moruzzi. I am not one of those save the world types so I was surprised this blew me away. My friend made it yesterday, Im making it for dinner tonight! It only takes a couple to go a long way. Potatoes. I make my own bread (usually making two loaves at a time freezing the 2nd). I know, and prices just keep going up. Great Depression Meals-How To Eat For Less Money. I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. We all except one sister, all ended up being diabetic. Food not only had to be cheap, but it had to be filling. People at the time were forced to find cheap and creative ways to use food efficiently, resulting in some dishes you may not think of making today, but that was what the resources of the time . When we butcher goats hogs etc. Well see how this all works out. Now lets save some money! Canned fish loaf: 1 can of mackerel or whatever is cheap mixed into a packet of stuffing mix and baked like meatloaf. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. I grew up eating a lot of these same Depression Era meals & I feel like they are comfort food. 08 of 12. Linda, Wendy, I love cheese so this will be added next time to my goulash for sure!! Oxtail: Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. Continue whisking and add 1/2 gallon of milk. These are pretty much the easiest items to grow. Give these recipes from . The extra garden raised food shared with the elderly couple that owned it. Check out NYT Cooking for the full recipe. Processing meat is really not that hard to do. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. We really enjoyed this when my mom fixed this dish too, not really sure of the recipe but it was prepared in the frying pan and had garlic. My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on their "get acquainted" visit in 1927. This filling dinner, described as a recipe that "came out of the hard times of the Great Depression," works as an easy way to use up leftovers. I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. He was mostly paid for food, eggs, a turkey, whatever they had to give him. 4. My family hasnt noticed. Shell tell the Walmart checker, thats priced $1.99 for a gallon of milk, etc. I can tomatoes, pickles, applesauce, etc. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. 93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. "This is because they're rich in omega-3s . Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to h. ave something sweet. I have also gone as far as making my own personal care products (shampoo, deodorant, lotion bars, soap), laundry soap, dishwasher soap, house cleaners (all natural). Now the key to getting the most for your money is to look for deals at auction or someone selling of whole flocks or cull from herds of smaller livestock. When the bag is full, veggies soup! I was just talking to my cousin about this today. From deer to rabbits and all manner of fish and fowl. I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. I was just talking to my cousin about this today. I remember when we were starving after not getting breakfast or lunch at school, we would come home on the bus, and make mayonnaise sandwiches because we were so hungry. We have a half-acre garden and I garden year around. Miller. We do utilize an area butcher, buying packages from them periodically so we dont need to pay the higher prices at the local grocery. Serve hot over bread, biscuits, or toast. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! Cornbread/Johnny Cakes. 3 hours ago. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. A little olive oil and garlic over the pasta toss together, its healthy and filling. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. Tomato sandwiches (I never knew this was a depression meal), Biscuits and gravy (sometimes we had sausage in it), Pancakes rolled with butter and sugar inside, Norwegian lefse-my recipe is at the bottom. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. In this video, 91-year-old Clara who lived through the Depressionwalks viewers through the process of making the Poor Man's Meal: Peel and cube a potato, then fry it in a pan with oil and . That and shredded chicken meant lots of casseroles. Linda, Your email address will not be published. Grace Mannon Updated: Feb. 21, 2023. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. Season with a beef bouillon cube, garlic powder, tomato paste, salt & pepper. I learned a lot from both my mama and gram about frugal living and wish they were still around to thank them. Twice a year we go to an Amish bulk supply store and buy the basics. Canned meat wasn't available for many people living in rural areas. Hi! 65. Walmart sells a package of 5 for $4 and they are really good! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I have read and agree to Food Storage Mom's privacy policy, Im Linda Loosli. You can also make your own noodles quite easily. I learned how to cook from scratch with what I had. e are eating a ton of chicken and pork, cant afford beef muchI got a 3-4 lb pork loin on sale and got like 10 meals out of it (its just 2 of us) cut into chops and a small roast found an organic whole chicken cheaper than the regular, several. Feeding 5 here. We rarely ever had kids come spend the night with us because they all knew that we were very poor. Again just like it sounds like. I know a chest freezer is harder to organize and dig through, but if youre really trying to save money, the stand-up freezer is a major money waster. I should also mention that the soup does not have to be piled with veggies etc. I love it! Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Image and recipe by 12 Tomatoes. balsamic vinegar. This mean is even better the next day! View Recipe. Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! Linda. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. During this time, staples like meat, eggs, and milk were hard to acquire, and people often had to make a little go a long way. 1.5 Great Depression Foods - Prune Pudding. 1 16 oz jar sauerkraut ( do not drain), 2 large shredded potatoes,1 shredded onion then she made a brown gravy to use in it it is thick good the first day better the second as the flavors blend you may have to add beef or pork broth to keep it from scorching or sticking to your pan or crock-pot ( I use 2 packets of brown gravy mix as I cannot make a decent gravy to save my soul just mix it as per instructions and pour into the pot) I always add the extra broth to mine. We were wondering who took the photo and any other information you could provide on the actual photo. A hand full of mixed veggies from the freezer and some seasoning along with some onion and a small part of the meat is good, or you can add noodles or barley. A couple of weeks ago, I took one of those large cuts and made pozole and Chile Verde and canned them- ended up with 24 pints of pozole and 18 pints of Chile Verde. I buy the dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. We lived off of home grown fruits and vegs with some meats from farming family. We keep 40 to 50 hens all the time and have eggs aplenty year around. 51. I also use the big oven app, it has a search function that allows you to put in an ingredient then it will pull recipes with that item. Lasts a long time and feeds many. 23. Next week Ill bake cookies. I just watched Food Inc. on Netflix. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. Some of the things people ate during the Great Depression are things we shun now. Here in the south, we have to deal with hurricanes which will result in a loss of electricity which means loss of all refrigerated and freezer foods. It never gets old, does it? I have printed it off and Im highlighting those that I know my family will like. One way to save money on utilities is to get a chest freezer and not a stand-up. Cream of Potato Soup is a recipe from the Great Depression era that we all still enjoy very much today. "This recipe goes back to the Great Depression," says impellizzeri kitchen. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. 1 1/2 cups flour. I started growing my own vegetables, spices, and fruits (strawberries, raspberries and I will be adding elderberries this year) two years ago and this will be my 3rd year. I still dont get to eat a lot because I am on SSI disability, Medicaid, and a few food stamps. 20. I add wheat berries (homemade) to my spaghetti sauce and then cut the meat in 1/2 and no one notices. Mix to form a batter. Ive learned how to cook. Waste nothing. Split pea soup and lentil soups are all super cheap. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to have something sweet. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. Foraging was a great way to get food for hungry families during the era and this Dandelion Salad from Martha Stewart is a perfect way to try this. shape, BOIL. 46. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 11 secondsVolume 0%. When we have leftover veggies of any kind, if it is not enough for another meal, I freeze them, then add to a bag of other frozen veggies. I guess we are fortunate. No money for luxuries. 2 tbsp of cold water. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. She called it Slavic dinner I am not sure if that is its proper name she got the recipe from a family friend (this also freezes for later meals if needed), Hi Pauline, I love your comment about the Slavic dinner! Top with shredded cheese if desired. 67. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Anytime were making something with ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs beaten until thick and light 1 Tbsp. e chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Popcorn, Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. Tastes like a burger patty somewhat). We bought a commercial quality food sealer and use it daily to seal up leftovers, both for freezing and just for in the fridge, to cut down on waste (and its REALLY worked well). families on a shoestring. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month. 82. Head cheese was another nutritious food made with . I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. 12. I also use the big oven app, it has a search function that allows you to put in an ingredient then it will pull recipes with that item. Much in search of ingredients, milk and cereal, and easy meals are expensive sometimes... 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