Its all about cooking at home and eating fewer carbs or like you said balance them with proteins. 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. Thank you sooo much for sharing! To save money while feeding 11 people we make chicken and noodles using turkey instead of chicken. Potatoes were a staple ingredient during the Depression because they were cheap, and you could grow them yourself. Ham Cups and Eggs. . 15 cents a night, it was possible to live on less than 50 cents a day during the height of the Great Depression. Make EVERY meal count. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. Continue whisking and add 1/2 gallon of milk. {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! 1 cup sugar. We use tons of beans too. Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. You throw away a lot of food in peels! Ask if you can have them. Jane Ziegelman and Andy Coe, authors of A Square Meal, discuss food trends of the time. You almost need to take out a loan to buy meat for, Here is another saver. We liked it too. Popcorn, Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. I dont know how she came to make them, they had never been served to her. 1. 27. 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. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. 23. You can add meat, or not. 265. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! 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 am too. A side salad and some saltines. This collection of 20 depression-era recipes is a tasty idea that you can still use today. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. They say healthier eating equates to less money spent on medical needs, so I am hoping there is truth to that. 14. Thanks in advance! Cooking with potatoes, pasta, grains,and beans. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. 1930's Potato Soup and Biscuits from Everyday Foodie. I roasted a turkey breast. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. The best ones went for dehydrating and the rest for apple sauce. Oxtail:Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. 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. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. I still fix this today as a special treat. 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. This treat was something that people couldn't help but love . To learn more about CafeMedias Privacy Policy, click here. Feeding 5 here. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. For those who think the Spam is too expensive, Check your local Dollar store for Treat It should be right next to the Spam & I cant tell the difference. 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 . Canned meat wasn't available for many people living in rural areas. 10. My family loves this stuff. 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. Pinch of salt. Im also learning something, thanks. Wow! We buy food at a scratch and dent store. Survival Casserole from Back Door Survival. We loved tomato soup but we did have grilled cheese with it and tuna casserole, well everyone had tuna casserole and salmon patties. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. 93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Back then they could get it free or for .10. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any and all ideas. I will be 70 soon and I still make bread, life is so good when you cook from scratch! Carbs in moderation are doable and soaking potatoes in a bowl of water (In the fridge for long periods) helps eliminate much of the starch. Add rest of milk and water and cook for 5 more minutes. Prices are half and more off. I did more casseroles and found a cream of chicken substitute I had all the ingredients for. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. 12. 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! Its still good either way. Save the chicken bones and boil them up to make soup stock. 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. No money for luxuries. I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. I can hardly wait to work in my garden. Use the legs to fry, etc and thighs have a lot of meat to use in noodles, yellow rice, dumplings, shred for BBQ sandwiches. We are all trying to feed our families on a shoestring. It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. This means that I have gluten-free flours and supplies on hand to make bread, pancakes and other cheap basics to eat. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? You'll even find bread, cakes, pies, and custards that are delightful additions to frugal cooking. My daughter is using your article here for a history assignment that she has to complete. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. Today, I will show you a cheap meal from the Great Depression. Now, cover everything with a layer of sliced potatoes. It's a mixture of dried milk powder and cornmeal, and could be eaten as a gruel-like oatmeal or worked into recipes like those kept at the Cornell University library. We do a lot of these including using beans. I love it! The Dime Meal Eating Cheap in the Great Depression. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. Mix to form a batter. We had to stretch every penny to feed our families. 25. The other is learning what ingredients can be frozen so you can minimize waste (my niece learned tons just looking through our freezer). You can always slow cook enough soup for a couple of days. Potato salad,I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. 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. Usually just quoting the policy is sufficient to get the item price matched. 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 $. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal, constantly stirring so it does not get lumpy. Then we eat all we can and can or freeze the rest. Great ideas. 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. So it should come as no surprise that someone figured out how to take a few basic ingredients (cream of chicken soup, onion, butter, etc.) 34 Recipes That Got Us Through the Great Depression. Lasts a long time and feeds many. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. The good thing is we learned to take care of ourselves. Still do and hate food waste. These Depression-era recipes are proof that food from the 1930s is worth revisiting. As a kid, I thought we were the only people that did that. I also freeze discounted sour cream or milk, works great especially for baking. Fast and easy meals are expensive and sometimes not as healthy. 45. 84. Beet greens. Most of the kids in our classes in school, were from middle income homes, who got to eat well. Food not only had to be cheap, but it had to be filling. Getting creative in that area too. Coarsely chopped cauliflower and sweet onions add a chunkiness to this sauce that feels nearly reminiscent of a bolognese. I consent to Food Storage Moms collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. I serve them like my mom did, with fried potatoes and cornbread. Salivating. I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Here is a list of 10 depression-era meals we will be eating again if things don't change. Our great grandparents had the solution. 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 . Kool-Aid was cheap, simple to make, and easy to store. . I picked up 4 loaves and froze them. Our parents use to use their green stamp books to save. 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. Try this soup on a rainy day for some comfort food. So if you live in an area that that is possible & have a few like-minded families, sit down & work out the details. goes much faster if you have someone there to keep you company. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. Buy meat first thing in the morning Thats when they put out the stuff that needs to be sold before it expires. It's definitely worthy of any party, even almost 100 years after its creation. We had a large family of 10 people, so each meal had to be extremely cheap, and go a long way. This year, I canned (in mason jars) 61-pint size jars of deer meat, about 40 jars of pork (wild hogs) and a few jars of chicken broth. I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. 49. This will take a little more time. Your email address will not be published. We process the meat ourselves. Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). This is the question I posted on Facebook to my readers:I need some help here if you are willing to share some ideas. A package of noodles that would probably equal about 15 to 20 ramen packages is $1.99 at a nearby store. He was mostly paid for food, eggs, a turkey, whatever they had to give him. We always had our own large garden plus another garden down the block. We keep 40 to 50 hens all the time and have eggs aplenty year around. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. This included all my paper goods, so it doesnt represent food only. Doesnt have to be fancy and expensive. Isnt it awesome that we can make recipes our grandparents used to make? Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. We make from scratch as much as time allows. 53. It is cheaper by the pound. I did a little the other day. Learn to love what you grow. I can almost see her saying she loves her ham-maise sandwich! Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! Free meals. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. With just about every meal being made from scratch many cooks still relied on and used herbs to season their food. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. 3. We also get together & clip coupons, make candles & teach each other different skills, like sewing & tanning hides. 2 - 3 teaspoons of black pepper. This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. 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. I ALWAYS go first to the managers specials at the grocery store. , This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 11 secondsVolume 0%. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, salt, and remaining cup of water together. Cook your own. You can add oatmeal to hamburger meat, then cook it. 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 love the term soup of the day!! So many ways to make ends meet without being deprived of a good filling meal. As kids, we asked for this for dinner and could not get it often enough. Linda, Your email address will not be published. 10. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. Pinch of salt. Also trying to get him over his meat-eating mentality. 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. Nice sized ones. To make this 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken dish, all you need to do is . During this time, staples like meat, eggs, and milk were hard to acquire, and people often had to make a little go a long way. 2 tbsp of cold water. The Great Depression caused many hardships, but the cuisine that came from it proves how resilient people can truly be. The place I go to is American Discount Foods. Hi Geni, oh my gosh, I love your comment! 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. If not ask for a manager. We rarely ever had kids come spend the night with us because they all knew that we were very poor. From budget-friendly meat dishes to vegetable soups and stews, these dishes are comfort food that your family will enjoy. View Recipe. 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). Taco meat over rice. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. We call it Eraser Gravy. Save the fat. These are pretty much the easiest items to grow. 69. 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. 63. 1 cup water. One more detail to add, that is, that, for a long time, most . Thank you for stopping by! Cooked all together. The great thing about doing it this way is the weekends. I enjoy reading all your posts and the great remarks everyone makes in the comments. 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