Eggs and milk (hormone free) are less. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. This means that I have gluten-free flours and supplies on hand to make bread, pancakes and other cheap basics to eat. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. I never liked them, but my family did. Food Storage Matters-We Must Be Self-Reliant. Also trying to get him over his meat-eating mentality. To understand how citizens survived The Great Depression, you need to understand their resources. 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. Hi Frank, great comment! Linda, Hi Tiffany, thank you! Im glad you and I had moms who taught us how to cook from scratch! lemon juice 5 Tbsps. Too many are used to fast and easy. The noon meal was usually a sandwich with salad or some soup. Hot Cocoa. Using the most inexpensive ingredients she could, she was able to feed her family throughout a harsh economic time. 79. Sugar sandwiches - no, but sugar/cinnamon on toast is good. I freeze everything I can, including bread, milk, pizza dough. We make it once a month in a huge stock pot. Recipes from the Great Depression. Pasta and rice are great for stretching anything at mealtime. Canned fish is pretty cheap. Most of the kids in our classes in school, were from middle income homes, who got to eat well. cup cornmeal. They are todays meals. "My large Italian family gathered in the kitchen and tried many ways to prepare Sunday dinner on a tight budget. 265. Dont you just love memories, this one? 5. Hi JMarsh, you had a rough life growing up as I did. We are vegetarians here (my husband strays from that occasionally-LOL) but I found The Gentle Chef website: thegentlechef.com who has many recipes for turning vital wheat gluten into meats that are quite good. Also, I drink lactose-free milk. This is the classic whatever-is-in-the-fridge-and-pantry stew. I am a senior and have had to slow down but a chair in the kitchen all most beats one on the porch. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. 58. Back then they could get it free or for .10. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. We always had our own large garden plus another garden down the block. Hope this helps! I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. Made from fried potatoes, onions, and hot dogs, this mixture was then topped off with canned corn, canned peas, and stewed tomatoes. White Bean and Ham Soup was a staple in many households during the Great Depression because it allowed meat to be stretched far and leftovers to be used up. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. 9. 32. 50. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. Great comment! They do meatless recipes. Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! When the bag is full, veggies soup! This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods, of course! Usually just quoting the policy is sufficient to get the item price matched. 34. I love it! Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! 1.8 Great Depression Foods - Peanut Butter Stuffed Onions. I hope these ideas help you save money even if you are eating Great Depression Meals just like me. One more detail to add, that is, that, for a long time, most . 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. We do utilize an area butcher, buying packages from them periodically so we dont need to pay the higher prices at the local grocery. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. 30. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. Mom was awesome is all I can say. So before she goes grocery shopping, she spends about 20 minutes online and writes down advertised sale prices on items she needs. We rarely ever had kids come spend the night with us because they all knew that we were very poor. , Hi Camille, oh this comment makes me so happy! Tastes ever so good as leftovers too. 11. We are trying to use our leftovers before they have to be thrown out. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression. Popular dishes included chili, macaroni & cheese, soups, and creamed chicken on biscuits. Life is good when our belly is full. 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. Its easy to freeze. Love it! I work for a big feed and grain company and get screening free so I raise a couple or 3 hogs a year for nothing. Our goal at Food Storage Moms is to help one family at a time.. 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). In the stores, the cosmetic counters normally have samples of things. This cake is simple and delicious. 57. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. . I thought all those simple meals and sandwiches with just onions or tomatoes was something my family did just because. I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. I use chicken leg quarters in foil packs with potatoes, carrots onions,and fresh green beans. apple cider vinegar. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! 12. Fast and easy meals are expensive and sometimes not as healthy. My mom loved sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper as a meal. lemons, to squeeze onto almost any meat or veggie for added flavor and brightness . Lasts a long time and feeds many. May 5, 2022. I know, and prices just keep going up. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. Great ideas. Im posting this article about Great Depression Meals again today that I wrote many years ago. Save the chicken bones and boil them up to make soup stock. Season with a beef bouillon cube, garlic powder, tomato paste, salt & pepper. They are todays meals. Potato soup - water base, not milk - yes - dehydrated potato flakes and vegetables of any sort. red wine vinegar. Linda. 31. Ah, soup: the ultimate comfort food. We have one thing grandma never had thought, a slow cooker. My mom raised us on very little money. THREE meals out of ONE chicken! Im so sorry! It only takes a couple to go a long way. Thank you for your kind remarks. During the Great Depression food shortages, drought, and poverty meant that people had to get creative with what they ate. 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. Back in the day, there were no food stamps or EBT cards. There was only one "R" out of "reduce, reuse, and recycle" during the Depression, when anything you had in your possession could be pressed into duty for a completely different purpose at any time. But, I know that I was taught a lot of frugal things and how to work HARD, and be an ANT, not a GRASSHOPPER! Lets share ideas with each other. Various kinds of nuts and berries were often foraged for the help feed the family. Make EVERY meal count. The Penny Restaurants of the Great Depression. From budget-friendly meat dishes to vegetable soups and stews, these dishes are comfort food that your family will enjoy. Im diabetic, so I cant fill up my meals with lots of rice or pasta. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. Although I do not think gardening your own saves any money I now feel its at least a better option, healthier food, teaching my kids where food comes from, some to put up in storage, etc. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. Those who dont have the cash up front to fund the operation, or have the land to do so, can put in work hours to cover your share of the $. You can use it to replace butter or oil in many recipes. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Trust us, this easy chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make - just cook, layer, bake, and you're done! My mom raised us on very little money. This collection of 20 depression-era recipes is a tasty idea that you can still use today. We always served this with warm corn bread. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. 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. Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. Mulligan Stew. Thanks for the article. Ramen noodles 6 pk for $1.00 is a great soup starter. The other is learning what ingredients can be frozen so you can minimize waste (my niece learned tons just looking through our freezer). Next week Ill bake cookies. I love the term soup of the day!! 15. An amazing meal for about $5 with plenty of leftovers for the next day. Its normally $3.57 per loaf. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month. We loved tomato soup but we did have grilled cheese with it and tuna casserole, well everyone had tuna casserole and salmon patties. What they had to endure for the next 30 years or more I can only imagine. In 1937, when the United States was in the throes of the Great Depression, Kraft Foods launched the iconic Mac and Cheese. Feeding 5 here. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. Learn to love what you grow. Okay, lets see I do peel some veggies, but I use those peels to make my broth taste better (ie broth is made of carcass and onion skins and potato skins and carrot skins, etc, giving it a HUGE nutritional punch). Potatoes were a staple ingredient during the Depression because they were cheap, and you could grow them yourself. I started growing my own vegetables, spices, and fruits (strawberries, raspberries and I will be adding elderberries this year) two years ago and this will be my 3rd year. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. I know this sounds crazy, but we all need to rethink what we think a meal is. Served at Franklin Delano Roosevelt's White House, this dessert is not overly sweet. 1 cup sugar. 1 large yellow onion, chopped. 66. Besides, working in the garden or feeding & watering etc. Nutrition over taste was the golden rule when food got scarce during the Depression, and money was hard to come by. To learn more about CafeMedias Privacy Policy, click here. Times were tough in the 1930s and people had to be creative with the few ingredients they could find and afford. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. They say healthier eating equates to less money spent on medical needs, so I am hoping there is truth to that. 38. 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. 7. I pay $25 in feed a month, which gives us on average 250 eggs a month. meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. Also had rabbits to eat. Waste nothing. This is a tip I got from someone else-at Halloween. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Okay, lets see I do peel some veggies, but I use those peels to make my broth taste better (ie broth is made of carcass and onion skins and potato skins and carrot skins, etc, giving it a HUGE nutritional punch). We just started doing fruit smoothies for afternoon snacksazurestandard.comhas frozen berries cheap. With just about every meal being made from scratch many cooks still relied on and used herbs to season their food. Add cocoa and sugar to small pot. Shape and fry up). Boil 3 cups of water in a kettle. 46. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). These Depression-era recipes are proof that food from the 1930s is worth revisiting. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). God bless you, Linda. I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. Soooo many great thoughts, ideas, recipes! Lasts a long time and feeds many. Back then they could get it free or for .10. Add your broth, and simmer till done. Full of fiber, this dessert serves as a filling end to a meager meal. It can be done, but its hard work. 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. Potato salad,I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. 10 Easy Budget Meals Anyone Will Love Every Day. I didnt realize others did the same thing and they came from the depression. The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). I love eating at home. Split pea soup and lentil soups are all super cheap. I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. I buy whole chickens and turkeys and cut them up myself, then freeze or can them. 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. You'll even find bread, cakes, pies, and custards that are delightful additions to frugal cooking. We have a few families, each with a small amount of land & one person with a lot of property. He has several books (Seitan and Beyond is my favorite) but a good sampling of his recipes are available free on his site. I bought the picture to put in my post so I do not have any information about it. Linda, Wow! 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. 1 1/2 cups flour. Everyone got a bowl of soup. The Great Depression caused many hardships, but the cuisine that came from it proves how resilient people can truly be. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. Pinch of salt. Worn fabric was woven into a rug or turned into cleaning rags, tires became garden . Learn to preserve what you grow. Ive learned how to cook. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. shape, BOIL. 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. Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. I will be 70 soon and I still make bread, life is so good when you cook from scratch! We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. 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. Im the owner and editor of Food Storage Moms. Ive got a family of 5 ranging from a 17 down to 6 and two working adults. 50% off yogurt makes nice frozen treats that we would not have otherwise. One week it was a dollar off. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Onions and peanut butter were both cheap and easy to find, so mothers would hull the middle of an onion before stuffing it with peanut butter and baking it until soft. I can also mash pinto beans for refried beans with Mexican food. Serve hot over bread, biscuits, or toast. For us, that means buying beef by the 1/4 or 1/2, ordering from Zaycon Foods, using Bountiful Baskets-Co-op,grinding our own grains, and making yogurt when I remember to, and then remembering to freeze or eat leftovers so we arent throwing food away. I can almost triple how long something will stretch with rice. A side salad and some saltines. I can hardly wait to work in my garden. {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! Old-World Puff Pancake. Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! I am working on a post to get 4 meals from a roasted chicken: dinner with potatoes, then make broth for soup, sandwiches or wraps for school lunches, and I usually have some leftover to do tacos, enchiladas, or chicken pasta. 4 cups water (divided) Small amount of oil, butter, or lard for frying. People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. 4 or 5 smoked ham hocks. Meatballs (ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, ground up veggies, leftover cheerios or other low sugar cereal I use 1 part meat, 1 part bread type stuff, 1 part vegetables. Canned fish loaf: 1 can of mackerel or whatever is cheap mixed into a packet of stuffing mix and baked like meatloaf. I am working on a post to get 4 meals from a roasted chicken: dinner with potatoes, then make broth for soup, sandwiches or wraps for school lunches, and I usually have some leftover to do tacos, enchiladas, or chicken pasta. 25. 10. THREE meals out of ONE chicken! Doesnt have to be fancy and expensive. . 7. Here is a list of 10 depression-era meals we will be eating again if things don't change. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. It's a food that stretches for sure. And you dont have to have a paper flyer or ad to prove the sale price! Top ramen omelet. When I shop, I look for bargains. Related: How I Feed My Family of 6 on $200 a Month . But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding the grocery store as much as possible. Cooking with potatoes, pasta, grains,and beans. Cheap and healthy meals. Many of your meat recipes I have turned into meatless versions and we enjoy them! If they ask what store, she refers to her list but they usually dont ask. This cake recipe from A Modern Homestead doesn't require milk or eggs and still has that delectable chocolate flavor. 48. I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. Wow! This meal was a popular menu item at soup kitchens in the US and was named after President Hoover, the 31st American President who sat in office during the early years of the Depression. Our grandmothers knew how to stretch their food budget while feeding the family well. 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. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Also, if I dont see any marked down meat, I go to the meat counter and ask if they have any marked-down meat or yesterdays grind hamburger. Some of the things people ate during the Great Depression are things we shun now. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. It is cheaper by the pound. Im grateful that we have an Aldi USAin our area. "Anything" Loaves. Its interesting because once we get older we are not making as much money so we do indeed need to know how to cook on a strict budget. We ate most of 1 tonight, the leftovers & the some of the other Steak will be made into beef stroganoff tomorrow, the rest will be frozen (in broth) for later use. If you brown the butter, it changes the taste of the white sauce. 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. (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! To save money while feeding 11 people we make chicken and noodles using turkey instead of chicken. at Aldis! That saves a lot, and it never hurts to ask! 24. 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. Add cheese, apple, hard boiled egg for a more filling salad. We raised chickens for eggs and meat. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. 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. 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. She called it Slavic dinner I am not sure if that is its proper name she got the recipe from a family friend (this also freezes for later meals if needed), Hi Pauline, I love your comment about the Slavic dinner! It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. My family hasnt noticed. We kids usually only got 2 meals per day, lunch and supper. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. Meatballs (ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, ground up veggies, leftover cheerios or other low sugar cereal I use 1 part meat, 1 part bread type stuff, 1 part vegetables. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. My family loves this stuff. Anytime were making something with ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). I make huge batches and freeze the extra. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. They went through the Great Depression, and World War 2. I never pay full price, I dont care if I stand there for 10 minutes with the line piling up, I am determined to find a coupon that works. 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. 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 add rice and refried beans to taco meat to stretch it further! in our area. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. We are making macaroni and . At that time, cooks measured ingredients in pinches, dashes and dibs. (Half beans to the amount of meat, can always add more beans). 5. Fried egg sandwich. If not, it is worth it to purchase several Sunday papers for the coupons. This included all the steaks and roasts. It worked. 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. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. 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 . Processing meat is really not that hard to do. 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. I also freeze discounted sour cream or milk, works great especially for baking. Potatoes baked in microwave. We are hunters. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. . Rinse the beef, chop it into pieces and add to the white sauce above. Add in mash pota. Companies give away free things like deodorant. 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. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. Cow's milk was a 'wonder food'. 2 - 3 teaspoons of black pepper. The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Poor Man Chicken Broccoli Casserole. 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. Mix to form a batter. 2. One thing I recommend, if it is affordable, is to buy a small freezer. Save the fat. 71. 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. Add in mash potatoes. Did this ever bring back memories! OH, Linda, this is the best comment! Alberta Rose. If I go to my grocery store before noon they put all the products in a cart that is ready to expire. However!!! 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! Here are some recipes that were actually used during the Great Depression. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. Haha This was a great article, as usual. 85. All they can do is say, no. Plastic baggies can be washed and re-used instead of thrown out. Another Depression-era meal was "creamed chip beef," according to . We used to beg my mom to make rice with milk, cinnamon & sugar. Hey, $10.00 bucks is a savings gold mine! I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. In Korean recipes, the meat is barbecued or fried or even parboiled and put in the mix with a daikon radish and an onion. People at the time were forced to find cheap and creative ways to use food efficiently, resulting in some dishes you may not think of making today, but that was what the resources of the time . I am afraid that for most people this will be hard to adjust to. So how do we serve a good meal and save? We lived off of home grown fruits and vegs with some meats from farming family. 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.) During the Great Depression, people used everything they had to make a cheap and filling meal, such as the Hoover Stew. Shape and fry up). One of my great-grandmothers absolutely loved pickled tongue. In a time with less access to cert. 51. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. I'm really excited about this one because I actually grew up eating this Great Depression meal. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). This treat was something that people couldn't help but love . Acquiring these are still super frugal! 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. Jane Ziegelman and Andy Coe, authors of A Square Meal, discuss food trends of the time. 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. https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans. Use the legs to fry, etc and thighs have a lot of meat to use in noodles, yellow rice, dumplings, shred for BBQ sandwiches. Hope this helps! Shutterstock. 83. 15. 80. Learning to do your own butchering/processing will save you a lot of money. This is good for making mac and cheese, Cream Chipped Beef and even gravy. I am too. 23. We make from scratch as much as time allows. What do you think? 78. Free meals. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. 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