This included all my paper goods, so it doesnt represent food only. families on a shoestring. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. When we lost our food budget for two months, I turned to boil a whole chicken and shred the meat to use in many meals. Wacky Cake is something that came from this time era as well. I'm really excited about this one because I actually grew up eating this Great Depression meal. Butter. Besides, working in the garden or feeding & watering etc. In a time with less access to cert. Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. 40. 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. I dont think those meals are great depression meals anymore. This can be made sweet with honey, sugar, maple syrup, or molasses, or savory with salt and pepper or beef broth. 13.8K. You can use it to replace butter or oil in many recipes. Made stew over rice. Add rest of milk and water and cook for 5 more minutes. First of all, I am going to share some meals my husband and I grew up on and some we still eat today. That certainly doesnt go very far. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. As a kid, I thought we were the only people that did that. Cook your own. 82. Etc. Linda, cold,snowy day ,minus 1. I remember how important putting those stamps in the book was and how exciting to see it fill up. One . Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. Hey! Ive learned how to cook. T. Hi Linda, I totally agree. Life is good, stay well my friend! Too many are used to fast and easy. Linda, Hi Alli, its all about saving money on groceries, right??? We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. Linda. To save money while feeding 11 people we make chicken and noodles using turkey instead of chicken. I pay $25 in feed a month, which gives us on average 250 eggs a month. We do utilize an area butcher, buying packages from them periodically so we dont need to pay the higher prices at the local grocery. a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. If I go to my grocery store before noon they put all the products in a cart that is ready to expire. 1 / 34. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. I always thought it had to be a large chain to price match but it doesnt! Just what it sounds like. It stays good for months. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. Lots of beans, sometimes I have cornbread, or crackers. These dishes show just how inventive our ancestors could be! 64. You almost need to take out a loan to buy meat for, Here is another saver. Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. Its quite a bit cheaper. 1930s Einkorn Chocolate Cake. Linda, My Mum made soup du jour using a can of soup, usually cream of mushroom or cream of chicken, and adding what ever leftovers she had. My family & I not only raise chickens, rabbits & a garden here at home, but we have helped set up what we call a Poor mans Co-op. 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 . It is cheaper by the pound. Lots of eggs either fried or scrambled and Dad made CORN pancakes which I HATED- he would make the pancake batter drain a can of corn and add it. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. Lets share ideas with each other. I buy rabbits in summer at auction sometimes low as $2 a piece full grown. When the bag is full, veggies soup! My mother told us about depression meals she remembered and enjoyed growing up. , This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods. When I shop, I look for bargains. 1 can of soup with leftovers served 4-5. Isnt it awesome that we can make recipes our grandparents used to make? Walmart sells a package of 5 for $4 and they are really good! Love butter bean soup.https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-butter-bean-soupand Cuban black beans. 3 hours ago. I love your articles. Potato salad,I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. I am too. A nice piece of cornbread on the side. boiling water. 29. Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. Also, lots of peels or ends of veggies can be frozen until you have enough to make a veggie stock with them. Hi Stan, oh how I loved your comment!! I make huge batches and freeze the extra. 84. dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. Thank you sooo much for sharing! These days, I do not make a purchase where I do not stand at the register with my smartphone and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. OH, Linda, this is the best comment! Linda. They are so darn cute at that age! Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. Wash the rice and sprinkle it on top. Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. Pour the tomato sauce over to give the rice enough moisture to cook. 37. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. 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. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . To understand how citizens survived The Great Depression, you need to understand their resources. It's a food that stretches for sure. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. 65. Serve with a side of cornbread. My sweeties standby recipe he calls goulash just elbow macaroni, seasoned hamburger, onion, and tomatoes. Related: 88 Great Depression Recipes. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. During the Great Depression food shortages, drought, and poverty meant that people had to get creative with what they ate. Get the Recipe! Acquiring these are still super frugal! 36. The good thing is we learned to take care of ourselves. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. 22. 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. Prices are half and more off. I thought all those simple meals and sandwiches with just onions or tomatoes was something my family did just because. Great Depression Meals #1. It's not always kid friendly, but if you start them young or try deconstructing the salad and just giving piles of cut veggies with dip. We raised chickens for eggs and meat. I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. 38. Instead of ordering out for pizza I make my own pizza dough (making 2 doughs and freezing the 2nd for later), make my own pizza sauce and taco sauce. When I shop, I look for bargains. We buy and plan for leftovers and we pride ourselves on getting larger cuts cheaper and getting many meals from it. Add your broth, and simmer till done. Various kinds of nuts and berries were often foraged for the help feed the family. I felt my health was the very best when I ate only vegetables. Soooo many great thoughts, ideas, recipes! Much as I like rice and beans, rice with meat dishes, potatoes, peas (Small young canned peas sold at Aldis) and breads or other grains, those are all carbohydrates. Soup can always make a little meat go a long way. 23. 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. Linda, Hi Tiffany, thank you! Freeze for later use fry up when needed. 50. My parents were born in 1920 and grew up very differently daddy was a rich boy with no problems but my mom grew up in the country with a garden and my grand doing handy work for people who needed his skills. (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! My mom raised us on very little money. One more detail to add, that is, that, for a long time, most . Hope this helps! I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. We raise all we can. I bought the picture to put in my post so I do not have any information about it. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. In the stores, the cosmetic counters normally have samples of things. 59. Split pea soup and lentil soups are all super cheap. 73. Its amazing how much can be saved by shopping the sales and freezing items. Full of vitamin C, and easily filling, these were commonly used in the depression era, and could be easily stored in root cellars. Worn fabric was woven into a rug or turned into cleaning rags, tires became garden . They are todays meals. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. Ham Cups and Eggs. 1. Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. But, I know that I was taught a lot of frugal things and how to work HARD, and be an ANT, not a GRASSHOPPER! Stretches the noodles and the eggs. II, (1986-93, p. 29), includes two cups of flour, one tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 . 55. 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. These soups and stews are perfect for when you're craving a comforting bowl of deliciousness. My sister does something a bit unique. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? God bless you, Linda. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and quickly use a whisk to make a roux. Pinch of salt. Tastes like a burger patty somewhat). does making more of X become a key ingredient for meal days or weeks later). This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods, of course! My Mom and Dad grew up during The Great Depression. We each work together on the large plot of land raising veggies to can & sale (Christmas money), We all raise various animals & share the meat/milk. 1930's Potato Soup and Biscuits from Everyday Foodie. Top with shredded cheese if desired. I was just talking to my cousin about this today. Today I went to Sams with a friend & picked up some good deals on meat. Excellent article. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. Grandma created a great meal with these beet tops. So many ways to make ends meet without being deprived of a good filling meal. H.D. Potatoes baked in microwave. My friend made it yesterday, Im making it for dinner tonight! We call it Eraser Gravy. Its still good either way. ), then went and did the shopping. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. I should also mention that the soup does not have to be piled with veggies etc. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. You can add meat, or not. We cook things from scratch about 90% of the time, rather than using packaged stuff. This is good for making mac and cheese, Cream Chipped Beef and even gravy. Everyone got a bowl of soup. Ask. The place I go to is American Discount Foods. 10. Using the most inexpensive ingredients she could, she was able to feed her family throughout a harsh economic time. View Recipe. Frankly, I never was able to eat those- the spam and bologna and homemade bread sure but the rest have never appealed to me. I consent to Food Storage Moms collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. The turkey was on sale and they are cheap, to begin with, this time of year. Echoing events of 2020, the Depression caused widespread unemployment and food shortages of meat, milk, and other pantry staples.Cooks during the unprecedented economic downturn learned eating simple meals without waste could stretch their dollar. I can also mash pinto beans for refried beans with Mexican food. I also make hamburger casserole. I didnt realize others did the same thing and they came from the depression. I freeze everything I can, including bread, milk, pizza dough. Great Depression Casserole Recipe; 7. Today, I will show you a cheap meal from the Great Depression. Here are some recipes that were actually used during the Great Depression. Prices are half and more off. Its easy to freeze. Beans were used in many Depression-era recipes, and this one also includes ham, carrots, onion, and garlicso you'll get protein, fiber, and veggies from this meal. 26. Poor Man Chicken Broccoli Casserole. 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. 5. Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! in our area. 16. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. Linda. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. 58. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. I never pay full price, I dont care if I stand there for 10 minutes with the line piling up, I am determined to find a coupon that works. Hi! We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. 12. 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. Thanks for being prepared for the unexpected. We stretch stretch stretch!! When my 22-yr-old granddaughter was little she loved mayonnaise sandwiches (she called them ham-maise sandwiches). 11. Now lets save some money! They took a small amount of the meat they were serving for supper and made a nice soup. Many of your meat recipes I have turned into meatless versions and we enjoy them! e chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Made from fried potatoes, onions, and hot dogs, this mixture was then topped off with canned corn, canned peas, and stewed tomatoes. Save this grease for cooking later. Ida's Depression Goulash - Goulash is one of those foods that you can make a big pot and feed a LOT. I can tomatoes, pickles, applesauce, etc. Add cocoa and sugar to small pot. 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to h. ave something sweet. (Privacy Policy) *. We lived off of home grown fruits and vegs with some meats from farming family. Onions and peanut butter were both cheap and easy to find, so mothers would hull the middle of an onion before stuffing it with peanut butter and baking it until soft. So I would include lots of fresh veggies and salads. Instructions: Add . 4. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. I know, and prices just keep going up. 10. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. Im glad you and I had moms who taught us how to cook from scratch! My dad was born in 1918 and my mom in 1927, when I was a kid they ate tomato sandwiches, homemade bread, bread torn and put in a glass then added milk. We loved tomato soup but we did have grilled cheese with it and tuna casserole, well everyone had tuna casserole and salmon patties. We rarely ever had kids come spend the night with us because they all knew that we were very poor. can be a challenge. I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. Twice a year we go to an Amish bulk supply store and buy the basics. I cook some chicken. THREE meals out of ONE chicken! I am working on a post to get 4 meals from a roasted chicken: dinner with potatoes, then make broth for soup, sandwiches or wraps for school lunches, and I usually have some leftover to do tacos, enchiladas, or chicken pasta. I roasted a turkey breast. They are todays meals. From budget-friendly meat dishes to vegetable soups and stews, these dishes are comfort food that your family will enjoy. Doesnt have to be fancy and expensive. I participate in a food co-op for fruits and veggies, buy canned items in case lot sales, pack lunches for my husband to take to work, eat lots of leftovers, and most importantly, never go grocery shopping while hungry. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. To learn more about CafeMedias Privacy Policy, click here. , Hi Camille, oh this comment makes me so happy! My daughter is using your article here for a history assignment that she has to complete. During the Great Depression, people used everything they had to make a cheap and filling meal, such as the Hoover Stew. Just the other day, I got $10.00 off a new suit for my 7-year-old because I diligently stood at the register until I found a coupon code she would accept. I buy most meats marked down. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. Well see how this all works out. 72. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. Add in mash pota. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. 21. Hamburger soup a package of frozen mixed veggies, some elbow noodles, about 1/2 pound of cooked ground hamburger. Linda, Wow! They do meatless recipes. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. Another great (old) book if you can find it is How to Make All The Meat You Eat Out of Wheat by Shandler (my favorite). Old, injured or male birds are dinner. I was just talking to my cousin about this today. Hoosier Cream Pie. We all except one sister, all ended up being diabetic. I know you are most likely saying this takes a lot of time. Heres the deal, most of us are struggling to feed our families. I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. I shop early and get a lot of 50% or 30% off items. Bean soups were a staple of Depression Era recipes, as beans are a cheaper protein than meat, and you can toss whatever leftovers you have on hand into the pot. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. Its really good, especially with a little shredded cheese thrown in! 43. Back in the day, there were no food stamps or EBT cards. I cook some chicken. Cut back on animal protein and we have a big garden. 20. Our goal at Food Storage Moms is to help one family at a time.. Stay well, eat at home. I did a little the other day. Then, slowly whisk in 1 cups of milk until the mixture begins to thicken and boil. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! They went through the Great Depression, and World War 2. Great comment, Linda. Next serve a small portion of meat, not the large ones we have grown accustomed to. Soups, stews, and chili are cheap, healthy and belly-filling. The Dime Meal. The savings are HUGE! I buy whole chickens and turkeys and cut them up myself, then freeze or can them. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. I was really skimpy o. n the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. We are hunters. What do you think? I learned how to cook from scratch with what I had. Its all about saving money. 68. It made sandwiches for my husbands lunch all week, then I made broth and turned that into noodle soup. 1.4 Great Depression Foods - Mock Apple Pie. 33. I remember my mom making salmon cakes. Thanks for the article. Cheap and healthy meals. I think anytime you go meatless you are going to save money and benefit your health! Linda. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Even squirrels and rabbits were consumed .The people of the Depression Era were struggling to buy food, so foraging was a good way to help put food into their family's mouths. Again, I make my WalMart run and freeze the milk. . Ive learned how to cook. The the great depression food facts is a question that I am able to answer. apple cider vinegar. If they ask what store, she refers to her list but they usually dont ask. Boil 3 cups of water in a kettle. 7. This makes a roux. Can top with cheese. 1.5 Great Depression Foods - Prune Pudding. If you have the time and want to really make your family feel special you could make a little jello and top it off with a small teaspoon of cool whip. 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. 15. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has. Sugar sandwiches - no, but sugar/cinnamon on toast is good. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. For instance, I have to eat a particular brand of bread for a health problem I have. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any and all ideas. Also, weve found that some Walmart checkers dont really know how the policy works and may say no to price matching some items that should be OK. We raised 2 huge gardens every year. It stretches the meat, plus oatmeal is good for you! Bring water to a boil. I still dont get to eat a lot because I am on SSI disability, Medicaid, and a few food stamps. it tastes awesome with some spices (especially turmeric) and a little salt (sea salt, pink salt) and maybe a few veggies and chicken meat scraps, noodles or rice. The great thing about doing it this way is the weekends. I have a big cast iron pot I keep on the fire full of boiling water nearby all the guts and oral gets boiled and fed to my chickens as an added protein which helps egg production, Same with fish guts and heads. We live in Idaho and many farmers will let you go through and pick the fields after theyve harvested. 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. The idea is how to fill everyone up and save money on the most expensive part meat which we all need more veggies and less meat anyway. I asked a question on Food Storage Moms Facebook page a few years ago to see what people are doing to save money on groceries. Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. Its interesting because once we get older we are not making as much money so we do indeed need to know how to cook on a strict budget. Weeding and bug picking were my first jobs. "This recipe goes back to the Great Depression," says impellizzeri kitchen. Ramen noodle packages are not considered food in my house. For those who think the Spam is too expensive, Check your local Dollar store for Treat It should be right next to the Spam & I cant tell the difference. It makes a pretty good taco, etc. We raised goats for milk and meat. Add some garlic and parmesan cheese and you have a delicious alfredo sauce. Reuse, Reuse, Reuse. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. Some of it I freeze, some I can. I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. You will notice that you begin to have extra money. Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! Rinse the beef, chop it into pieces and add to the white sauce above. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. 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!. 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. How can families feed themselves? Drinking. 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