The American Diet
Ironically, the very idea that eating less could mean eating better, especially if vitamin-rich foods were included in the diet, served middle-class Americans well in adjusting to an economic depression. ... [while] an estimated 40 percent of the population, especially those at the lower income levels, remained underfed. more »
Source: Daily Life Online
Depression Era Cooking
Great Depression Cooking with Clara
Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from Clara Cannucciari, a 94-year-old cook, author and great grandmother.
Clara's Kitchen: Wisdom, Memories, and Recipes from the Great Depression
Using lessons she learned during the Great Depression, Clara Cannucciari provides recipes and practical advice on cooking nourishing meals for less.
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