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How a typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner looked during the Great Depression

The Great Depression brought with it many a creative and ingredient-limited meal. People made do with what they had to put ...
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10 Great Depression-Era Recipes That Still Hold Up Today

The Great Depression spanned from 1929 to the beginning of World War II in 1939 and was a period of economic instability and severe hardship. But according to Senior Producer Nicole McLaughlin, "it ...

The Canned Meat That Helped Families Stretch Meals During The Depression Is Still Around Today

We're shining the spotlight on the canned meat that emerged as a staple for 1940s households, and is just as beloved by ...
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This Once-Popular Casserole Is The Epitome Of Depression-Era Cooking

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. vintage photo of woman stirring pot - George Marks/Getty Images When times are tough, culinary innovation takes place. From ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Depression-era recipes: Good food on a tight budget

Volunteers donate meals from their own tables. Or, like the volunteers we caught up with at St. Jerome's Church in Northeast Philadelphia, they cook in church or synagogue kitchens. As the economy ...
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Making and Trying 4 Great Depression Breakfast | Depression Era Recipes Cookbook

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Post-Bulletin

Cooking School a big hit in Depression-era Rochester

Patrons attending the final day of the annual Post-Bulletin Cooking School in 1936, left with door prizes ranging from potted plants, a 49-pound sack of flour, a large baked ham, an electric mixer and ...