I was just talking to my cousin about this today. Clara Cannucciara was a lovely woman who lived throughout the entire Great Depression. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. When money is short I make cornmeal with sugar and pour cold milk over it. Mom was awesome is all I can say. This will take a little more time. 65. Learn to prepare what you grow. Slowly add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring to avoid lumps. So tonight I made 2 round steaks for dinner. I didnt read the other post, but planning for leftovers is a huge $ saver. 76. They are todays meals. Hi Geni, oh my gosh, I love your comment! Great ideas. I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. 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. 68. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. I have bought a half gallon of OJ there for 50 cents and a FLAT of strawberries with nothing wrong with them for 2$ (0.25 a quart). Get clearance on pumpkins or neighbors pumpkins and make bread from them then freeze it. My book is currently available for sale at book stores around the world and of course: https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-butter-bean-soup, https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans, How To Store Water For Survival Today Not Tomorrow, Grocery Shopping: 6 Awesome Facts You Need to Know, https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. You throw away a lot of food in peels! I bake most of my bread and found some great no-knead recipes at https://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/. With all the comparisons between the current Recession and the Great Depression of the 1930s, it makes sense that we research Great Depression recipes.. Jobs are shaky and income uncertain for many people right now, so making the most of our household grocery . Linda, Hi Alli, its all about saving money on groceries, right??? Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. Its all about saving money, right? You can add oatmeal to hamburger meat, then cook it. You can make a white sauce with water (to save on milk), once you have a white sauce you can add any seasonings to add flavor and then add something like chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Everyone got a bowl of soup. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Our great grandparents had the solution. We loved tomato soup but we did have grilled cheese with it and tuna casserole, well everyone had tuna casserole and salmon patties. Linda, it has been great reading this post. 3. I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. 4 cups water (divided) Small amount of oil, butter, or lard for frying. 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. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. 26. It is labeled a dollar each. 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. $4.00 savings! Still do and hate food waste. 10. Free meals. Thanks in advance! 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. In the video below we get to see how they're made from a woman who survived the '30s and loved her mother's baked apples. I will be 70 soon and I still make bread, life is so good when you cook from scratch! People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. We raised 2 huge gardens every year. Thanks for the article. Depression-Era Hot Milk Cake. Great comment, Linda. Still pricey but so much better. Learn to preserve what you grow. 71. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. Lots of beans, sometimes I have cornbread, or crackers. Keeping enough food on the table for a family of seven (including three teenagers!) We call it Eraser Gravy. One . I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). Taco meat over rice. 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. Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! 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. Linda, Hi Tiffany, thank you! Learn to love what you grow. 19. I guess we are fortunate. Pinch of salt. Also, lots of peels or ends of veggies can be frozen until you have enough to make a veggie stock with them. Wash the rice and sprinkle it on top. We raised goats for milk and meat. 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. I know you are most likely saying this takes a lot of time. Salads. Great Depression Meals #1. Cook your own. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? I grew up eating a lot of these same Depression Era meals & I feel like they are comfort food. 3 tbsp of corn starch. Here is a recipe from Cheap Cooking. Very similar navy beans, a little bit of ham (or even better a leftover ham bone), some onions, celery, carrots. I have got to go check out that website on meatless recipes! I still make a lot of beans because they are high in fiber and protein and depending on how you make them, low in fat. 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. We buy a hog and a 1/4 beef with our income tax return and stretch it along with the turkey and only buy chicken at .99 a pound. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. Back in the day, there were no food stamps or EBT cards. Because I needed to! Hot or cold baked beans on bread or toast. Carrots are the same. 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. 2 - 3 teaspoons of black pepper. Here is a list of 10 depression-era meals we will be eating again if things don't change. Add a final layer of carrots. e chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. 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. 67. 73. Reuse, Reuse, Reuse. During the Great Depression, corn meal was one kitchen staple that was typically easily accessible and cost-effective. I am a senior and have had to slow down but a chair in the kitchen all most beats one on the porch. Soups, stews, and chili are cheap, healthy and belly-filling. 3. Yes, thats money escaping. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. Feeding 5 here. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. 84. A little olive oil and garlic over the pasta toss together, its healthy and filling. Share this post. This means that I have gluten-free flours and supplies on hand to make bread, pancakes and other cheap basics to eat. 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! 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. 51. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. 83. Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. We also get together & clip coupons, make candles & teach each other different skills, like sewing & tanning hides. 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. 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). 6. I am sharing responses on this post from real people just like you and me on how they are trying to cut food costs. Linda. Cold air sinks, so every time you open that door, your freezer has to work that much harder to reestablish the temperature. And you dont have to have a paper flyer or ad to prove the sale price! Three Ingredient Depression Bread. One way to save money on utilities is to get a chest freezer and not a stand-up. Also, I drink lactose-free milk. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. in our area. Lets share ideas with each other. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. 2 cups of boiling milk. I make soup stock out of the icky bits of meat, pan juices, and vegetable cooking water and add some Chinese noodles that only take 2 minutes to cook. You can make this without the chorizo to save money. Favorite flavors were cherry, grape, lemonade, and tropical punch. We cook things from scratch about 90% of the time, rather than using packaged stuff. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. We are all trying to feed our families on a shoestring. Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal, constantly stirring so it does not get lumpy. Its interesting because we were raised this way, its the norm to cook from scratch. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. You throw away a lot of food in peels! This could be served with a small roll or a half of slice of bread. We had to stretch every penny to feed our families. We are our own meat processors. To understand how citizens survived The Great Depression, you need to understand their resources. We raised hogs for meat. does making more of X become a key ingredient for meal days or weeks later). "This is because they're rich in omega-3s . That saves your own money. We make from scratch as much as time allows. 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. Also had rabbits to eat. Drinking. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. Lasts a long time and feeds many. Cheap Ground Beef Ideas. I loved this article. II, (1986-93, p. 29), includes two cups of flour, one tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 . Im the owner and editor of Food Storage Moms. I bought the picture to put in my post so I do not have any information about it. Linda, Your email address will not be published. I was just talking to my cousin about this today. I am not one of those save the world types so I was surprised this blew me away. Our parents use to use their green stamp books to save. Back then they could get it free or for .10. That saves a lot, and it never hurts to ask! The Dime Meal. I make lots of Frybread & salads to go with meals. We make it once a month in a huge s. tock pot. Linda, something my mom done as i was growing up was take leftover ham dice it add it to cooked beans(1 lb dry red, navy, pinto etc.) lemon juice 5 Tbsps. My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. 1 cup sugar. Ive got a family of 5 ranging from a 17 down to 6 and two working adults. These are pretty much the easiest items to grow. So even if times are tough, these foods are usually not expensive and good for us. Hot dogs and baked beans - staple at scout camp. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. Hey! It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Hi! Linda. 9. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. My grandmother made Top Ramen once a week for dinner with sliced boiled eggs. 47. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. toes. Invite the family over. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. 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. When they start getting limp, I chop them up and freeze them to use in soups like this. 28. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. I wish I did. boiling water. We have one thing grandma never had thought, a slow cooker. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. Honestly, I like it best without chorizo. Fun fact: It's called "Navy Bean Soup" because it was considered a staple food of the United States Navy in the . {Linda} I really want to thank every one of you for helping me with food saving tips available for the world to see how to save money on groceries! People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. I picked up 4 loaves and froze them. 6. This cake is simple and delicious. apple cider vinegar. Great comment! Potatoes baked in microwave. 60. Then, slowly whisk in 1 cups of milk until the mixture begins to thicken and boil. Well see how this all works out. Frugal Depression Era recipes to help you feed your family for less! Photo courtesy of A Modern Homestead. Jane Ziegelman and Andy Coe, authors of A Square Meal, discuss food trends of the time. I love it! 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. Just ideas like I feed my family rice and beans to save money. Now, cover everything with a layer of sliced potatoes. Little greens, a slice of cucumber, few chopped onions, a small grape tomato, and a few carrot curls. 64. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. They usually added whatever they had on hand: olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, cooked white beans, bacon bits, bacon grease, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. I make chicken soup, tacos, and rice with it. We had a large family of 10 people, so each meal had to be extremely cheap, and go a long way. 17. Poor Man Chicken Broccoli Casserole. My family hasnt noticed. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. To that, add about 8 ounces of dried beef (i.e. 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. In a time with less access to cert. If not ask for a manager. Dandelion salad - served in high end eateries today. I buy the dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. 45. Haha This was a great article, as usual. I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. 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 parents were born prior to the First World War and came as immigrants for a better life. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. Next week Ill bake cookies. Then we eat all we can and can or freeze the rest. Simple baked potatoes with butter and salt and pepper are filling and cheap. flipped into Bottles of Happiness. A fun and cheap meal are diced potatoes topped with onions, garlic, bacon bits, and cheese! I buy 1/2 cow and a 1/2 pig from a local farmer the freezer was worth the investment yes its expensive up front but does the math its cheaper the long run and its local fresh and so much cheaper than the store in the long run. When the bag is full, veggies soup! Most of the kids in our classes in school, were from middle income homes, who got to eat well. 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. No more stressing about what can I make, and, the same menu can be used month after month because its so varied by the time the meal comes around again you havent had it for four weeks! 81. It is cheaper by the pound. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. I didnt realize others did the same thing and they came from the depression. Lasts a long time and feeds many. 10. We have a garden and I now dry and powder a lot of greens to add to smoothies made with my frozen discounted yogurt. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. When butter is on sale, I buy a case of it, then make ghee and can it. Im really hoping to teach the world to stop going to drive-throughs and fast food places and cook from scratch. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. I love the term soup of the day!! We call it Eraser Gravy. We ate our share of lettuce sandwiches with miracle whip. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, salt, and remaining cup of water together. 1 large yellow onion, chopped. Add in mash pota. From these, I substitute for chicken in many recipes. This treat was something that people couldn't help but love . The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). 16. I buy large cuts of pork from Cash N Carry for less than $1.50 a pound, take it home and grind it myself. Its normally $3.57 per loaf. I remember how important putting those stamps in the book was and how exciting to see it fill up. H.D. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Shape and fry up). Potatoes. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. For instance, I have to eat a particular brand of bread for a health problem I have. ), then went and did the shopping. They foraged. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. So, I still eat a lot like I did growing up, but less now because I cant raise anything, and cant afford much. What varied between households and over time was the quantity and quality of each of those courses, especially . Its quite a bit cheaper. Shape and fry up). Lots of canned soup with crackers. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. 69. 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. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. 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. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. Prices are half and more off. We process the meat ourselves. I buy rabbits in summer at auction sometimes low as $2 a piece full grown. 36. 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. 77. 70. However, they had still had access to meats most of us would now consider offal. They say healthier eating equates to less money spent on medical needs, so I am hoping there is truth to that. They do meatless recipes. 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. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. Keep stirring until the mixture is cooked and smooth. I freeze each one separately so I can use just one at a time. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. Talk about thrifty. 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. 56. I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. Great Depression Casserole Recipe; 7. When I shop, I look for bargains. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. A typical Depression-era breakfast consisted of a piece of seasonal fruit, milk and cereal, and eggs or toast with butter. Image and recipe by 12 Tomatoes. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. I love your articles. How can families feed themselves? 43. I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. ), then went and did the shopping. I can almost triple how long something will stretch with rice. Here are some recipes that were actually used during the Great Depression. I consent to Food Storage Moms collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. Give these recipes from . Down in Louisiana, there is a Creole version of the dish. Buying cheap and using coupons. You can add meat, or not. I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs beaten until thick and light 1 Tbsp. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. For that reason, little was ever thrown out. Linda, Wow! Just what it sounds like. Cooking with potatoes, pasta, grains,and beans. Cooked all together. It is a complete meal and easy cleanup. That and shredded chicken meant lots of casseroles. Grandma created a great meal with these beet tops. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. Its really good, especially with a little shredded cheese thrown in! Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! 1/26/10 8:32 AM. We stretch stretch stretch!! You can make a white sauce with water (to save on milk), once you have a white sauce you can add any seasonings to add flavor and then add something lik. 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. 2 tbsp of sugar. When we butcher goats hogs etc. 3 hours ago. Fried egg sandwich. I serve them like my mom did, with fried potatoes and cornbread. My friend made it yesterday, Im making it for dinner tonight! 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. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! But through the years, accurate amounts were noted. This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods, of course! I learned how to cook from scratch with what I had. Shutterstock. I usually only buy pot roast when its marked down and vacuum seal it and freeze it for later. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 11 secondsVolume 0%. 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). Then I freeze several containers for later meals. Cornbread/Johnny Cakes. Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. 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. This can be made sweet with honey, sugar, maple syrup, or molasses, or savory with salt and pepper or beef broth. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. These dishes show just how inventive our ancestors could be! I freeze everything I can, including bread, milk, pizza dough. I raise a steer a year. Various kinds of nuts and berries were often foraged for the help feed the family. They continued to cook and eat many of the meals that they ate during that time throughout their lives. 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken. Hope this helps! Processing meat is really not that hard to do. 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. 78. and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. Put them on a baking sheet and add unpeeled garlic cloves. Another Depression-era meal was "creamed chip beef," according to . The turkey we roast the day before also to make stuffing using dried out buns and heals. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. Im glad you and I had moms who taught us how to cook from scratch! Freeze for later use fry up when needed. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. 13. Sugar sandwiches - no, but sugar/cinnamon on toast is good. You can add meat, or not. Love butter bean soup.https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-butter-bean-soupand Cuban black beans. "My large Italian family gathered in the kitchen and tried many ways to prepare Sunday dinner on a tight budget. This included all the steaks and roasts. Today I went to Sams with a friend & picked up some good deals on meat. My mom loved sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper as a meal. I love eating at home. If you chose to use beans in this recipe, then you can add a can of beans on top of the carrots. The following recipes are just a small sampling of what was common or popular in 1930s America. I can almost see her saying she loves her ham-maise sandwich! 1.8 Great Depression Foods - Peanut Butter Stuffed Onions. Copy link. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! Such a reminder of my childhood, and my present conditions as well. This is the classic whatever-is-in-the-fridge-and-pantry stew. The total cost, for four servings, is $2.36. Pinch of salt. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! Several on here we still like today. Frankly, I never was able to eat those- the spam and bologna and homemade bread sure but the rest have never appealed to me. Heres the unique thing she Googled for names of ALL the grocery stores in her area, even very tiny or ethnic ones. 11. We are making macaroni and . Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. View Recipe. 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. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. Ive got a family of 5 ranging from a 17 down to 6 and two working adults. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! Oxtail: Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. She could get hot dogs and slice them up and add garlic, tomato sauce,and water and make the most awesome casserole ever. 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