She shops at Walmart and they price match any advertised price. He was mostly paid for food, eggs, a turkey, whatever they had to give him. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding the grocery store as much as possible. Here is a recipe from Cheap Cooking. 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. You can use it to replace butter or oil in many recipes. Serve hot over bread, biscuits, or toast. During the Great Depression, corn meal was one kitchen staple that was typically easily accessible and cost-effective. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. As kids, we asked for this for dinner and could not get it often enough. 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 . 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. When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. 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. Its amazing how much can be saved by shopping the sales and freezing items. From hearty stews to creamy soups, there's something . We also raise chickens, free eggs. 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! Now, cover everything with a layer of sliced potatoes. 58. Ive even made some of them into shelf stable mixes! Fried egg sandwich. We loved tomato soup but we did have grilled cheese with it and tuna casserole, well everyone had tuna casserole and salmon patties. Besides, working in the garden or feeding & watering etc. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. Top ramen omelet. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. So before she goes grocery shopping, she spends about 20 minutes online and writes down advertised sale prices on items she needs. 1.6 Great Depression Foods - Mulligan Stew. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. Little greens, a slice of cucumber, few chopped onions, a small grape tomato, and a few carrot curls. Great Depression Meals #1. from Julia's Simply Southern. Also cook oatmeal, cream of wheat and if I get chicken I shred it to make it last. Some of the things people ate during the Great Depression are things we shun now. You throw away a lot of food in peels! THREE meals out of ONE chicken! Ive even made sausage by mixing ground rabbit and pork trimmings which I get from a local butcher for little to nothing price. Mom was awesome is all I can say. 5. This makes a roux. No money for luxuries. The place I go to is American Discount Foodsand they have saved our budget! Potatoes baked in microwave. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. Its quite a bit cheaper. shape, BOIL. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. For instance, I have to eat a particular brand of bread for a health problem I have. Linda, Your email address will not be published. All they can do is say, no. Plastic baggies can be washed and re-used instead of thrown out. Simple baked potatoes with butter and salt and pepper are filling and cheap. Make EVERY meal count. https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans. 35. Eggs and milk (hormone free) are less at Aldis! 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). Here is another saver. From budget-friendly meat dishes to vegetable soups and stews, these dishes are comfort food that your family will enjoy. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! It made sandwiches for my husbands lunch all week, then I made broth and turned that into noodle soup. Spices and Salt. 75. 76. You throw away a lot of food in peels! Recipes varied, but usually involved hot dogs, canned vegetables, and pasta or macaroni. Here in the south, we have to deal with hurricanes which will result in a loss of electricity which means loss of all refrigerated and freezer foods. Im glad you and I had moms who taught us how to cook from scratch! I buy a sack of potatoes and stretch it to make meals, etc. Dinner was meat and veggies, followed by dessert. Just freezing fresh foods, chopped, sliced or whatever means never letting it go bad. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. Life is good, stay well my friend! Canned meat wasn't available for many people living in rural areas. Dr. Battaglino says one of the best foods for mental health is fatty fish, like salmon, sardines, and tuna. 1. Mix to form a batter. Shoppers may want to study the price matching policy or even print it out before shopping. When you cook meats you often find fat at the bottom of the ban. I was really skimpy on the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. 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. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. 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. Still do and hate food waste. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. To understand how citizens survived The Great Depression, you need to understand their resources. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. Learn to preserve what you grow. Cornbread/Johnny Cakes. Lasts a long time and feeds many. 1/2 cup of sugar. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any and all ideas. Soup can always make a little meat go a long way. We have a half-acre garden and I garden year around. , Hi Camille, oh this comment makes me so happy! Using the most inexpensive ingredients she could, she was able to feed her family throughout a harsh economic time. 81. Two freezers and over 500 quarts (I stopped counting) we eat a lot of veggies so stir fry is big on the list. Victor Moruzzi. Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. Frugal Depression Era recipes to help you feed your family for less! 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 have printed it off and Im highlighting those that I know my family will like. Etc. This cake is simple and delicious. Shape and fry up). From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. I know, and prices just keep going up. 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. 12. Baked Onions and Peanut Butter. 29. Linda. Your email address will not be published. 13.8K. The place I go to is American Discount Foods. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. Its easy to freeze. We raised hogs for meat. I usually only buy pot roast when its marked down and vacuum seal it and freeze it for later. Leftover Potato Pancakes. Thank you sooo much for sharing! We do a lot of these including using beans. 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. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. Talk about a stretch! This year we bought 1/2 a cow which ended up being about $4 a pound but that includes so much that would cost more than that at the store. Lard sandwiches - nope though roasted marrow on toast is good. I remember my mom making salmon cakes. 47. Oh my goodness, the prices just keep escalating at the grocery stores. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. 56. I cant remember as a child ever going out to a restaurant. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. It's a food that stretches for sure. We use turkey burger from Aldis instead of hamburger not much of a taste difference in our minds. 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 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. If they expire that day or are pre-frozen I cook them and then freeze. The great thing about doing it this way is the weekends. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Everything I cook is served over either rice or potatoes to stretch it. Such a reminder of my childhood, and my present conditions as well. Keeping enough food on the table for a family of seven (including three teenagers!) You can control the salt and other ingredients when you make your own. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. Talk about a stretch! They took a small amount of the meat they were serving for supper and made a nice soup. Invite the family over. In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, salt, and remaining cup of water together. 15. Try this soup on a rainy day for some comfort food. Add cocoa and sugar to small pot. Serve the finished product over toast. 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. Some of it I freeze, some I can. My mom made it a lot, so I know it's going to be delicious. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/4 tsps. Popular dishes included chili, macaroni & cheese, soups, and creamed chicken on biscuits. Favorite flavors were cherry, grape, lemonade, and tropical punch. 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 buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. For snacks, because we have grown children that are grazers we eat a ton of popcorn. 27. When the bag is full, veggies soup! Thanks for the article. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. 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. 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. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. (Some of my family & friends Swear by one or the other). Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. Save the chicken bones and boil them up to make soup stock. We used to beg my mom to make rice with milk, cinnamon & sugar. Sunday's special cookies and a cup of coffee for the adults were among the most popular weekend breakfasts. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). I consent to Food Storage Moms collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. Share this post. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. A small potato or other starch and a generous veggie portion. They are todays meals. 62. The extra garden raised food shared with the elderly couple that owned it. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. 51. 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. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. 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. Continue whisking and add 1/2 gallon of milk. Weeding and bug picking were my first jobs. Now the key to getting the most for your money is to look for deals at auction or someone selling of whole flocks or cull from herds of smaller livestock. 2 cups of boiling milk. 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. My Grandmothers died when I was 15 and the other at 16 so I never got to ask them about the depression. Top with shredded cheese if desired. We kids usually only got 2 meals per day, lunch and supper. meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. Save this grease for cooking later. Love it! 2 tbsp of sugar. Im so happy youve found us. Robyn: Red beans and rice. 60. The turkey we roast the day before also to make stuffing using dried out buns and heals. Top ramen omelet. 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. I add wheat berries (homemade) to my spaghetti sauce and then cut the meat in 1/2 and no one notices. So how do we serve a good meal and save? I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. These are pretty much the easiest items to grow. If you brown the butter, it changes the taste of the white sauce. Popcorn replaces chips. I dont think those meals are great depression meals anymore. Pasta and rice are great for stretching anything at mealtime. 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 . 78. Also, you can use half ground chicken or turkey with hamburger meat in foods that call for somehamburger. 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. Even so, we eat a lot of beans and rice, goulash, and stuff that dont require a lot of meat. 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