35 Depression-Era Cooking Tips Worth Trying Today

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35 Depression-Era Cooking Tips Worth Trying Today

Can and preserve your food

Home canning was a means of survival for many families during the Depression. Fresh fruits and vegetables canned in the summer and fall provided enough wholesome food to last until a new garden was planted the following spring. Many home cooks still preserve their garden's bounty, putting up jars of jelly, salsa, pickles and more

Shop around for markdowns

During the Depression, parents learned tricks to cut the food bill. They parked outside the grocery until 10 minutes before closing time on Saturday night and hurried in the snap up bargains on fresh produce priced for quick sale. Frugality still pays off today. Compare prices to see which stores offer the best value. And pay attention to which items are discounted each week. Stock up and plan your meals accordingly. Also, be sure to shop when your favorite stores offer special coupon deals.


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[deyana]

I think there is merit in Depression Era cooking and shopping. I used to be more careful about the prices of things when I shopped but lately I have been getting lazy. lately if I want something, I just buy it. I realize I am lucky to be able to do that.

It does feel good to get a bargain or know that you have saved a bit on some items.

Was Depression-Era cooking more healthy do you think? I have a feeling it might have been. Everyone always seemed to slim back then, very different story now.

[Justbec]

I follow a youtube cook that uses recipes from the 1900s . It fun to watch them recreated

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I think they were healthier because they were eating far less processed foods. A lot of people around do canning. I do not. I just don't have the interest in doing that at this point. Not saying I never will but I just dont' know if we would eat quarts and quarts of canned foods. Maybe if we had a large garden that would be another story.

However there are other good points there too

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Nov 19, 2023 20:22:43 GMT -5 Justbec said:

I follow a youtube cook that uses recipes from the 1900s . It fun to watch them recreated

I like to look up old recipes.  There were some pretty wild things in bygone years.

[deyana]

I saw this video a while back. So interesting. We can learn so much from it.


Great Depression Cooking - The Poorman's Meal

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I have been trying to eat and add in more beans. Good source of protein too

[Justbec]

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