Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. 38. During the Depression, cheap, nutritious and filling food was prioritized often at the expense of taste. Find people that have Sunday newspapers that dont use their coupons. goes much faster if you have someone there to keep you company. Cornbread/Johnny Cakes. Ive learned how to cook. I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. The one thing I will tell people who want to start growing their own garden is to start small and grow what your family likes to eat. I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. 1.7 Great Depression Foods - Dandelion Salad. I was really skimpy on the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. 7. Related: 88 Great Depression Recipes. And you dont have to have a paper flyer or ad to prove the sale price! I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. Our great grandparents had the solution. What do you think? A small potato or other starch and a generous veggie portion. 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. I can tomatoes, pickles, applesauce, etc. Favorite flavors were cherry, grape, lemonade, and tropical punch. We call it Eraser Gravy. If you have a garden going salad is basically free- lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. 50. Instead, I make cauliflower rice by grating cauliflower (which I buy on sale) and freeze it in meal size portions. This included all my paper goods, so it doesnt represent food only. As each item rings up shell tell the checker the adjusted price, the checker keys it in, no big deal, takes hardly any extra time in line. I did a little the other day. 16. Worn fabric was woven into a rug or turned into cleaning rags, tires became garden . 10. The only thing you need are apples, sugar, cinnamon, and some butter. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. 12. https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/ has many meatless recipes that are healthy and good tasting. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. I freeze everything I can, including bread, milk, pizza dough. I know a chest freezer is harder to organize and dig through, but if youre really trying to save money, the stand-up freezer is a major money waster. I usually only buy pot roast when its marked down and vacuum seal it and freeze it for later. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. These soups and stews are perfect for when you're craving a comforting bowl of deliciousness. Rinse the beef, chop it into pieces and add to the white sauce above. Soooo many great thoughts, ideas, recipes! 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!. https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans. 35. Our menu plan this week features recipes from the most frugal era in history: The Great Depression. Navy Bean Soup. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. The other day I reused an 810 manilla envelope. 60. 41. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Butter. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. 3. Shoppers may want to study the price matching policy or even print it out before shopping. I got 10 apples in one bag the other day and only had to cut off a tiny bit of bruising. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. I dont need recipes. lemons, to squeeze onto almost any meat or veggie for added flavor and brightness . We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. 52. I make huge batches and freeze the extra. Food not only had to be cheap, but it had to be filling. Linda, a follow-up about Walmarts price matching: Their price matching policy is online and they are very specific about some things. 43. 30. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. I would rather eat at home and not drive in and sit at a table and wait for a meal. Its really good, especially with a little shredded cheese thrown in! Clara Cannucciara was a lovely woman who lived throughout the entire Great Depression. Im also learning something, thanks. Linda, Hi Alli, its all about saving money on groceries, right??? Robyn: Red beans and rice. The great thing about doing it this way is the weekends. Thanks for the article. We have a garden and I now dry and powder a lot of greens to add to smoothies made with my frozen discounted yogurt. We also get together & clip coupons, make candles & teach each other different skills, like sewing & tanning hides. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). My mom made it a lot, so I know it's going to be delicious. 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on their "get acquainted" visit in 1927. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. Love it! When I was going thru hard times I did a lot of beans and rice different ways rice cooked in beans rice underneath beans with spices beans with tomatoes. Great Depression Meals-How To Eat For Less Money. I know this sounds crazy, but we all need to rethink what we think a meal is. The Great Depression caused many hardships, but the cuisine that came from it proves how resilient people can truly be. Anytime were making something with ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). 27. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Salivating. Hoover Stew. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. 12. We raised 2 huge gardens every year. Lard sandwiches - nope though roasted marrow on toast is good. Ask if you can have them. 1.5 Great Depression Foods - Prune Pudding. Add your broth, and simmer till done. When I shop, I look for bargains. 3 tbsp of corn starch. Also, you can use half ground chicken or turkey with hamburger meat in foods that call for somehamburger. Thank you for your kind remarks. I learned a lot from both my mama and gram about frugal living and wish they were still around to thank them. Hi Diana, isnt it wonderful how we remember what our parents did to save money? During the Great Depression, people got creative with crafting meals out of inexpensive and available ingredients. Serve with a side of cornbread. Give these recipes from . Popcorn, Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. Try this soup on a rainy day for some comfort food. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month. It can be done, but its hard work. One of my great-grandmothers absolutely loved pickled tongue. I also freeze discounted sour cream or milk, works great especially for baking. Survival Casserole from Back Door Survival. Peanut butter sandwiches. Garbage Plate. So if you live in an area that that is possible & have a few like-minded families, sit down & work out the details. 23. I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). Linda, I laughed when I read your list of things you ate growing up. 1 cup sugar. Hi! Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. 31. You can add meat, or not. This meal costs less than $3 for four servings. They are so darn cute at that age! 76. But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding, For us, that means buying beef by the 1/4 or 1/2, ordering from Zaycon Foods. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). Photo courtesy of A Modern Homestead. We make from scratch as much as time allows. If not, it is worth it to purchase several Sunday papers for the coupons. 6. 71. Mom was awesome is all I can say. Rice and potatoes were cheap ways to fill up hungry . Full of fiber, this dessert serves as a filling end to a meager meal. 24. Learn to prepare what you grow. People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. The good thing is we learned to take care of ourselves. Stretches the noodles and the eggs. (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! Also, buy meat on sale, we bought 4 turkey s at Thanksgiving. 40. Next, put bone-in chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the veggies. 15 cents a night, it was possible to live on less than 50 cents a day during the height of the Great Depression. My Mom and Dad grew up during The Great Depression. It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. 14. 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. During the Great Depression, corn meal was one kitchen staple that was typically easily accessible and cost-effective. 9. Lets share ideas with each other. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. I am afraid that for most people this will be hard to adjust to. I have printed it off and Im highlighting those that I know my family will like. This is a tip I got from someone else-at Halloween. Slowly add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring to avoid lumps. I cook some chicken. I can almost see her saying she loves her ham-maise sandwich! Leftover Potato Pancakes. Back in the Great Depression, you would often find this pie made with a crushed cracker crust. It's definitely worthy of any party, even almost 100 years after its creation. Our parents use to use their green stamp books to save. Keep stirring until the mixture is cooked and smooth. I did more casseroles and found a cream of chicken substitute I had all the ingredients for. 37. One thing I recommend, if it is affordable, is to buy a small freezer. We have a half-acre garden and I garden year around. 3 hours ago. When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. 9. It is a complete meal and easy cleanup. 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. I was really skimpy o. n the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. Miller. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. I picked up 4 loaves and froze them. If they ask what store, she refers to her list but they usually dont ask. 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. I loved this article. I am not one of those save the world types so I was surprised this blew me away. 16. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. T. 83. Food Storage Moms, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your email address will not be published. I also make hamburger casserole. 7. Everyone got a bowl of soup. In the stores, the cosmetic counters normally have samples of things. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. I am too. That saves a lot, and it never hurts to ask! Next serve a small portion of meat, not the large ones we have grown accustomed to. Its interesting because we were raised this way, its the norm to cook from scratch. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. 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. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. I love it! I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. 15. I pay $25 in feed a month, which gives us on average 250 eggs a month. Tastes like a burger patty somewhat). We buy ground turkey at our local Aldi when we are out of meat. Milk, cream, or half and half. They are todays meals. Frankly, I never was able to eat those- the spam and bologna and homemade bread sure but the rest have never appealed to me. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. We kids usually only got 2 meals per day, lunch and supper. 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. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. Working to teach DH that leftovers are eaten not thrown out. 1 large yellow onion, chopped. In fact, I pretty much make all my bread and pastry items from scratch so I never have to go to the store. I used to have one of their old recipe books had a lot of recipes for a fake meat product, I think they use a lot of TVP now, it made for aninteresting read. We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. Potatoes baked in microwave. Yes, thats money escaping. From being enjoyed as a glass on its own, to making soups, biscuits, and pancakes, buttermilk has remained a staple in American cuisine for its merit and versatility. My mom took this in her school lunch every day and liked it then her classmates started juggling for the option to trade their sandwich for hers each lunch. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. When I shop, I look for bargains. I dont know how she came to make them, they had never been served to her. Grandma created a great meal with these beet tops. Processing meat is really not that hard to do. II, (1986-93, p. 29), includes two cups of flour, one tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 . A74-year-old Army veteran told me that when he was growing up in the Carolinas they were dirt poor, so his mother in the morning would mix flour into the eggs to make enough to go around. Today I went to Sams with a friend & picked up some good deals on meat. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Learn to eat what you grow. I didnt read the other post, but planning for leftovers is a huge $ saver. As kids, we asked for this for dinner and could not get it often enough. Excellent article. So I would include lots of fresh veggies and salads. Simple baked potatoes with butter and salt and pepper are filling and cheap. We 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 meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). 93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. 56. I buy whole chickens and turkeys and cut them up myself, then freeze or can them. Just ideas like I feed my family rice and beans to save money. I buy a sack of potatoes and stretch it to make meals, etc. 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. boiling water. Eat a lot of casseroles because it doesnt require as much meat. 1.4 Great Depression Foods - Mock Apple Pie. My parents were born prior to the First World War and came as immigrants for a better life. Corned beef luncheon salad was made by combining a can of corned beef, a can of corn, and a can of peas. 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.) Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. (Some of my family & friends Swear by one or the other). If I go to my grocery store before noon they put all the products in a cart that is ready to expire. Add in mash pota. Waste nothing. I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! 63. Simple baked potatoes with butter and salt and pepper are filling and cheap. It does cost some, but the last one we still got almost 500 pounds of meat and soup bones for about a dollar less a pound than ground beef. 70. But, I know that I was taught a lot of frugal things and how to work HARD, and be an ANT, not a GRASSHOPPER! Freeze for later use fry up when needed. In this video, 91-year-old Clara who lived through the Depressionwalks viewers through the process of making the Poor Man's Meal: Peel and cube a potato, then fry it in a pan with oil and . Could you please give any information you have on this photo that you used? In a time with less access to cert. To that, add about 8 ounces of dried beef (i.e. 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. Make EVERY meal count. When the bag is full, veggies soup! Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . Dont you just love memories, this one? 51. But, once you stock you then only purchase items when they are on sale. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. People during the Great Depression ate mostly bread, potatoes, and vegetables. 36. I take advantage of the Meijerbuy 10 get the 11th one free offers PASTA!!! Then I freeze several containers for later meals. Doesnt have to be fancy and expensive. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). Im so sorry! Now lets save some money! I cook some chicken. When money is short I make cornmeal with sugar and pour cold milk over it. 1 16 oz jar sauerkraut ( do not drain), 2 large shredded potatoes,1 shredded onion then she made a brown gravy to use in it it is thick good the first day better the second as the flavors blend you may have to add beef or pork broth to keep it from scorching or sticking to your pan or crock-pot ( I use 2 packets of brown gravy mix as I cannot make a decent gravy to save my soul just mix it as per instructions and pour into the pot) I always add the extra broth to mine. I felt my health was the very best when I ate only vegetables. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. We just started doing fruit smoothies for afternoon snacksazurestandard.com. 13. Heres the deal, most of us are struggling to feed our families. Loved reading how others save money on food. 8. We live in Idaho and many farmers will let you go through and pick the fields after theyve harvested. I never liked them, but my family did. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. Sugar sandwiches - no, but sugar/cinnamon on toast is good. I make noodles as a side dish often. Carrots are the same. Potatoes were a staple, and according to Clara Cannucciari, an elderly woman who runs the YouTube channel "Great Depression Cooking," one popular dish was called the Poor Man's Meal, which consisted of potatoes combined with hot dogs (also cheap) and onions, chopped and fried up. I know you are most likely saying this takes a lot of time. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. 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. PS. Also, I do one month worth of grocery shopping at a time. 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. Im glad you and I had moms who taught us how to cook from scratch! This has to be one of the best articles ever written. Have you ever seen that fog that rolls down and out when you open the door? Top with shredded cheese if desired. It stretches the meat, plus oatmeal is good for you! I didnt realize others did the same thing and they came from the depression. Feeding 5 here. 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. I know, and prices just keep going up. Canned fish loaf: 1 can of mackerel or whatever is cheap mixed into a packet of stuffing mix and baked like meatloaf. e chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Invite the family over. Fast and easy meals are expensive and sometimes not as healthy. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. 66. 6. We hope to get laying chickens this spring, hubby is building a coop fit for queens lol! We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. I also do a lot of my shopping at Aldi or the Amish bents and broken store. In 1937, when the United States was in the throes of the Great Depression, Kraft Foods launched the iconic Mac and Cheese. Soup can always make a little meat go a long way. 5. So, I still eat a lot like I did growing up, but less now because I cant raise anything, and cant afford much. 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. 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! A typical Depression-era breakfast consisted of a piece of seasonal fruit, milk and cereal, and eggs or toast with butter. What a great list! To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. Great comment, Linda. from Julia's Simply Southern. Grow everything you possibly can each and every season. Ive even made some of them into shelf stable mixes! I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. 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. Its filling, cheap and kids love it. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. White Bean and Ham Soup - Beans are super cheap so it makes sense that they were a staple during the Great Depression. It only takes a couple to go a long way. 67. The best part I discovered is all I do is look at the menu in the morning to see what is on tap for dinner that night. My mother told us about depression meals she remembered and enjoyed growing up. As a kid, I thought we were the only people that did that. Im diabetic, so I cant fill up my meals with lots of rice or pasta. Several on here we still like today. We raised chickens for eggs and meat. We call it Eraser Gravy. Again just like it sounds like. 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