Make EVERY meal count. 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. Salad can be made night Your family will think they are living large and you will cut your grocery money down. toes. I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. Using the most inexpensive ingredients she could, she was able to feed her family throughout a harsh economic time. Linda. Hoover Stew from Time Traveler's Kitchen. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. Linda, it has been great reading this post. 41. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. This included all my paper goods, so it doesnt represent food only. At times even spices were sometimes hard to come by during the Depression, most cooks usually kept some cinnamon on hand for baking. 62. Then we eat all we can and can or freeze the rest. This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. 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. Cook your own. 11. So tonight I made 2 round steaks for dinner. My grandmother was able to get the Beet greens that grocers would twist off for their customers before they weighed the beets for purchase. If youre really splurging, fried potatoes and onions. So if you live in an area that that is possible & have a few like-minded families, sit down & work out the details. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. 32. They usually added whatever they had on hand: olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, cooked white beans, bacon bits, bacon grease, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. You can add meat, or not. You can stock and it will take a little time. You can have a cup of soup, or soup for a group quickly. Keep stirring until the mixture is cooked and smooth. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. Weeding and bug picking were my first jobs. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. Im the owner and editor of Food Storage Moms. Ive even made sausage by mixing ground rabbit and pork trimmings which I get from a local butcher for little to nothing price. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. 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. 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. 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. The place I go to is American Discount Foodsand they have saved our budget! It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. I buy whole chickens and turkeys and cut them up myself, then freeze or can them. I would rather eat at home and not drive in and sit at a table and wait for a meal. We make from scratch as much as time allows. To that, add about 8 ounces of dried beef (i.e. Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. However!!! I remember my mom making salmon cakes. Haha This was a great article, as usual. I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. 80. Ketchup, Mayonnaise or Onion Sandwiches Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. Add a final layer of carrots. 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. 1 large yellow onion, chopped. 1.8 Great Depression Foods - Peanut Butter Stuffed Onions. 23. Pour the tomato sauce over to give the rice enough moisture to cook. I am a senior and have had to slow down but a chair in the kitchen all most beats one on the porch. baking powder 1/2 tsp. I am afraid that for most people this will be hard to adjust to. 5. 83. 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. 19. This has to be one of the best articles ever written. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. We are hunters. Top with shredded cheese if desired. 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). II, (1986-93, p. 29), includes two cups of flour, one tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 . Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. Hoover Stew. Im grateful that we have an Aldi USAin our area. 33. When you cook meats you often find fat at the bottom of the ban. We buy ground turkey at our local Aldi when we are out of meat. I buy most meats marked down. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. A couple of weeks ago, I took one of those large cuts and made pozole and Chile Verde and canned them- ended up with 24 pints of pozole and 18 pints of Chile Verde. Buy meat first thing in the morning Thats when they put out the stuff that needs to be sold before it expires. Im so sorry! 14. Well see how this all works out. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. Companies give away free things like deodorant. Love it! 74-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. Hoover Stew Recipe; 8. Taco meat over rice. Prices are half and more off. 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. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. 11. Tastes ever so good as leftovers too. Beef and rice: From Laurie C. - Ground hamburger, mix in beef Rice a Roni, and add a can of corn. Most of our meals were meatless. 70. Frugal Depression Era recipes to help you feed your family for less! If you chose to use beans in this recipe, then you can add a can of beans on top of the carrots. Peanut butter sandwiches. Our grandmothers knew how to stretch their food budget while feeding the family well. Add cocoa and sugar to small pot. 6. We rarely ever had kids come spend the night with us because they all knew that we were very poor. We have one thing grandma never had thought, a slow cooker. They went through the Great Depression, and World War 2. Ask if you can have them. I always thought it had to be a large chain to price match but it doesnt! I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. shape, BOIL. Life is so good! 48. I buy large cuts of pork from Cash N Carry for less than $1.50 a pound, take it home and grind it myself. I buy the dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. My family hasnt noticed. Thanks in advance! We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. 3 tbsp of corn starch. 84. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. So before she goes grocery shopping, she spends about 20 minutes online and writes down advertised sale prices on items she needs. When butter is on sale, I buy a case of it, then make ghee and can it. Image and recipe from Taste of Home. Learn to eat what you grow. lemon juice 5 Tbsps. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! 13. Our parents use to use their green stamp books to save. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Everything I cook is served over either rice or potatoes to stretch it. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. Its quite a bit cheaper. 1 cup water. 2 tbsp of sugar. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). 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. Talk about a stretch! Eggs and milk (hormone free) are less. The turkey we roast the day before also to make stuffing using dried out buns and heals. Bring water to a boil. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. 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. 1930's Potato Soup and Biscuits from Everyday Foodie. 78. This means that I have gluten-free flours and supplies on hand to make bread, pancakes and other cheap basics to eat. 68. Cow's milk was a 'wonder food'. I was really skimpy o. n the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. I have printed it off and Im highlighting those that I know my family will like. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. Tastes like a burger patty somewhat). Grandma created a great meal with these beet tops. Its all about cooking at home and eating fewer carbs or like you said balance them with proteins. I make my own bread (usually making two loaves at a time freezing the 2nd). 73. Home made soups, pot pies, casseroules, fresh oven breads and pasteries, fermented foods like yogurt and kraut, pickles and relishes, canning. If I make a huge pot of stock I freeze it in ice cube trays then pack them in plastic bags. I loved this article. Its normally $3.57 per loaf. Times were tough in the 1930s and people had to be creative with the few ingredients they could find and afford. 2. ), then went and did the shopping. That saves a lot, and it never hurts to ask! 76. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any and all ideas. Wash the rice and sprinkle it on top. I wish I did. Its amazing how much can be saved by shopping the sales and freezing items. . Popcorn replaces chips. Here are some recipes that were actually used during the Great Depression. Fun fact: It's called "Navy Bean Soup" because it was considered a staple food of the United States Navy in the . A lot has changed on rural America's farms in the 70 years or so since the Great Depression. 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. Find people that have Sunday newspapers that dont use their coupons. Eggs and milk (hormone free) are less at Aldis! Heres the deal, most of us are struggling to feed our families. Make EVERY meal count. 1.6 Great Depression Foods - Mulligan Stew. Great Depression Meals #1. To learn more about CafeMedias Privacy Policy, click here. Add your frozen mixed veggies and some bean for protein and you have a big pot of soup for $3-4. Some of it I freeze, some I can. Anytime were making something wit. 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! During the Great Depression, corn meal was one kitchen staple that was typically easily accessible and cost-effective. 85. "This recipe goes back to the Great Depression," says impellizzeri kitchen. Served at Franklin Delano Roosevelt's White House, this dessert is not overly sweet. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and quickly use a whisk to make a roux. Lots of beans, sometimes I have cornbread, or crackers. A small meal during the 1930s, like the diners of the day often served, would have usually cost between 15 and 40 cents, depending on what you ordered and where the restaurant was located. Image and recipe by 12 Tomatoes. I love eating at home. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. I add rice and refried beans to taco meat to stretch it further! 23. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. This treat was something that people couldn't help but love . 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. 2 cups of boiling water. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. Its easy to freeze. I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. Split pea soup and lentil soups are all super cheap. 1 cup sugar. Cheap and healthy meals. at Aldis! Milk and eggs are perishable, and unless you lived on a farm, they probably weren't a huge staple in your depression-era kitchen. Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. The best ones went for dehydrating and the rest for apple sauce. I am sharing responses on this post from real people just like you and me on how they are trying to cut food costs. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on everything. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. I also do a lot of my shopping at Aldi or the Amish bents and broken store. This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (CafeMedia) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and CafeMedia will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. Im diabetic, so I cant fill up my meals with lots of rice or pasta. Pasta and rice are great for stretching anything at mealtime. Im also learning something, thanks. 57. Tastes ever so good as leftovers too. We also CAN our own garden that we grow! Linda, I laughed when I read your list of things you ate growing up. Fried egg sandwich. My family hasnt noticed. Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. Potatoes. Linda, Wow! Dandelion salad - served in high end eateries today. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! 12. 15. We raised goats for milk and meat. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. Ham Cups and Eggs. Working to teach DH that leftovers are eaten not thrown out. Ham Hocks & Beans - Not just a great Southern recipe but one that you can make on the cheap. Processing meat is really not that hard to do. She made them before she was 2!! Save all your vegetable scraps to make a good stock base for any soup or stew. shape, BOIL. 1. frozen or canned fish with leafy greens. Back then they could get it free or for .10. We do utilize an area butcher, buying packages from them periodically so we dont need to pay the higher prices at the local grocery. . 10. 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. 67. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. 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. We kids usually only got 2 meals per day, lunch and supper. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. Linda. Sugar sandwiches - no, but sugar/cinnamon on toast is good. 12. One . 66. 1. I can tomatoes, pickles, applesauce, etc. a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. Potatoes were a staple ingredient during the Depression because they were cheap, and you could grow them yourself. Our goal at Food Storage Moms is to help one family at a time.. Life is good when our belly is full. I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. Dinner was meat and veggies, followed by dessert. Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal, constantly stirring so it does not get lumpy. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. and Walmart accepts it. 20. Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. I use chicken leg quarters in foil packs with potatoes, carrots onions,and fresh green beans. I love your articles. 25. , Hi Camille, oh this comment makes me so happy! Processing meat is really not that hard to do. These soups and stews are perfect for when you're craving a comforting bowl of deliciousness. I got 10 apples in one bag the other day and only had to cut off a tiny bit of bruising. We are trying to use our leftovers before they have to be thrown out. Chicken for a chicken veggie soup, beef for a beef veggie. This is good for making mac and cheese, Cream Chipped Beef and even gravy. 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 $. 2 cups of boiling milk. A nice piece of cornbread on the side. With just about every meal being made from scratch many cooks still relied on and used herbs to season their food. Get clearance on pumpkins or neighbors pumpkins and make bread from them then freeze it. Salivating. Good memories. Also, I drink lactose-free milk. 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. Fry up a cheap meal of peppers and eggs to keep you full in stomach and pockets. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. I guess we are fortunate. Toast with mayo, sliced onion, pepper, and fried egg over medium. We live in Idaho and many farmers will let you go through and pick the fields after theyve harvested. 7. Your email address will not be published. Coarsely chopped cauliflower and sweet onions add a chunkiness to this sauce that feels nearly reminiscent of a bolognese. 51. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. Even squirrels and rabbits were consumed .The people of the Depression Era were struggling to buy food, so foraging was a good way to help put food into their family's mouths. In fact, I pretty much make all my bread and pastry items from scratch so I never have to go to the store. boiling water. I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). Pinch of salt. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. Linda, Hi Alli, its all about saving money on groceries, right??? I love it! Much as I like rice and beans, rice with meat dishes, potatoes, peas (Small young canned peas sold at Aldis) and breads or other grains, those are all carbohydrates. Linda. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. During the Great Depression, people got creative with crafting meals out of inexpensive and available ingredients. Again just like it sounds like. Lasts a long time and feeds many. It only takes a couple to go a long way. Oxtail: Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. 27. Its quite a bit cheaper. Lets share ideas with each other. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. Alberta Rose. 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!. Have you ever seen that fog that rolls down and out when you open the door? From these, I substitute for chicken in many recipes. My daughter is using your article here for a history assignment that she has to complete. These days, I do not make a purchase where I do not stand at the register with my smartphone and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. My grandmother made Top Ramen once a week for dinner with sliced boiled eggs. And honestly, I use turkey bacon because its cheaper! Wacky Cake is something that came from this time era as well. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. A little olive oil and garlic over the pasta toss together, its healthy and filling. 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. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 11 secondsVolume 0%. We raised chickens for eggs and meat. Thank you for your kind remarks. I didnt read the other post, but planning for leftovers is a huge $ saver. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. 31. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. I serve them like my mom did, with fried potatoes and cornbread. goes much faster if you have someone there to keep you company. From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. Dr. Battaglino says one of the best foods for mental health is fatty fish, like salmon, sardines, and tuna. Today, I will show you a cheap meal from the Great Depression. Linda, cold,snowy day ,minus 1. Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! Because I needed to! My Mom and Dad grew up during The Great Depression. Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. The Penny Restaurants of the Great Depression. Linda, Wendy, I love cheese so this will be added next time to my goulash for sure!! h ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has. 5. 69. 16. Serve the finished product over toast. Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast - S.O.S. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. Then I have a nice hedge on inflation, plus I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. May 5, 2022. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. Hi Frank, great comment! 3. Thanks for the article. We stretch stretch stretch!! The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. These dishes show just how inventive our ancestors could be! Today I went to Sams with a friend & picked up some good deals on meat. Corned beef luncheon salad was made by combining a can of corned beef, a can of corn, and a can of peas. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. My Grandmothers died when I was 15 and the other at 16 so I never got to ask them about the depression. Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. I bake most of my bread and found some great no-knead recipes at https://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/. My sister does something a bit unique. 29. The noon meal was usually a sandwich with salad or some soup. No money for luxuries. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/4 tsps. 55. 1 / 34. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. 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.) 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. I make sure no one goes to bed hungry! I was just talking to my cousin about this today. I remember when we were starving after not getting breakfast or lunch at school, we would come home on the bus, and make mayonnaise sandwiches because we were so hungry. 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. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. I freeze everything I can, including bread, milk, pizza dough. Salads. Depression-Era Hot Milk Cake. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Try this soup on a rainy day for some comfort food. And as mentioned by many, learning to use everything up along with proper storage and preserving methods helps. If I buy the name brand its a dollar more than the store brand and even less at WalMart. We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. We call it Eraser Gravy. 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. Hot or cold baked beans on bread or toast. So even if times are tough, these foods are usually not expensive and good for us. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any and all ideas. I just watched Food Inc. on Netflix. Blessings to all of you! In Korean recipes, the meat is barbecued or fried or even parboiled and put in the mix with a daikon radish and an onion. Learn to love what you grow. In 1937, when the United States was in the throes of the Great Depression, Kraft Foods launched the iconic Mac and Cheese. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. We bought a commercial quality food sealer and use it daily to seal up leftovers, both for freezing and just for in the fridge, to cut down on waste (and its REALLY worked well). I also freeze discounted sour cream or milk, works great especially for baking. You will notice that you begin to have extra money. 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. It is a complete meal and easy cleanup. 35. People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. 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. My friend made it yesterday, Im making it for dinner tonight! Shape and fry up). Beans were used in many Depression-era recipes, and this one also includes ham, carrots, onion, and garlicso you'll get protein, fiber, and veggies from this meal. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. You throw away a lot of food in peels! You can always slow cook enough soup for a couple of days. We were wondering who took the photo and any other information you could provide on the actual photo. I add wheat berries (homemade) to my spaghetti sauce and then cut the meat in 1/2 and no one notices. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. Linda, Your email address will not be published. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. She saves a fortune this way! You always have to be on your toes, checking prices, making good choices. One week it was a dollar off. Anytime were making something with ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. Talk about a stretch! Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a pot and adding 2 tablespoons of flour for a roux. Venison stew with garden frozen veggies. 2 tbsp of cold water. The great thing about doing it this way is the weekends. Goulash: Jen L. suggested a pound of pasta, 1 pound of ground beef ( or ground meat of any kind), and a can of tomatoes or sauce. I agree, no waste, just freeze it! It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! These Depression-era recipes are proof that food from the 1930s is worth revisiting. 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. 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