Canned meat wasn't available for many people living in rural areas. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. 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. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. 30. Its really good, especially with a little shredded cheese thrown in! Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. I was just talking to my cousin about this today. 50. I can almost triple how long something will stretch with rice. Chicken for a chicken veggie soup, beef for a beef veggie. 18. Hoover Stew from Time Traveler's Kitchen. 3 tbsp of corn starch. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. This mean is even better the next day! Top with shredded cheese if desired. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. I usually only buy pot roast when its marked down and vacuum seal it and freeze it for later. 1. 5. I pay $25 in feed a month, which gives us on average 250 eggs a month. I love to cook and can make something out of nothing and its almost always pretty damn good. 35. Trust us, this easy chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make - just cook, layer, bake, and you're done! I wish I did. We also get together & clip coupons, make candles & teach each other different skills, like sewing & tanning hides. I would rather eat at home and not drive in and sit at a table and wait for a meal. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. We are trying to use our leftovers before they have to be thrown out. Doesnt have to be fancy and expensive. 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. Ask. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/4 tsps. {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! Then, slowly whisk in 1 cups of milk until the mixture begins to thicken and boil. 2 cups of boiling milk. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. lemon juice 5 Tbsps. You will notice that you begin to have extra money. What do you think? Lets share ideas with each other. 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. Add in mash potatoes. Heres the deal, most of us are struggling to feed our families. 64. She finds amazing deals at some of these different stores. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. Again, I make my WalMart run and freeze the milk. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. 73. 13. meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. We raised 2 huge gardens every year. Slowly add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring to avoid lumps. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . Shutterstock. I am not one of those save the world types so I was surprised this blew me away. I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. Poor Man Chicken Broccoli Casserole. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 11 secondsVolume 0%. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. We all except one sister, all ended up being diabetic. As a kid, I thought we were the only people that did that. Check out these 10 Cheap Recipes You Can Make Out of Leftover Produce. Thank you for your kind remarks. 1.8 Great Depression Foods - Peanut Butter Stuffed Onions. 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. 36. It is cheaper by the pound. Add your frozen mixed veggies and some bean for protein and you have a big pot of soup for $3-4. 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. 2. A side salad and some saltines. This can be made sweet with honey, sugar, maple syrup, or molasses, or savory with salt and pepper or beef broth. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. We always served this with warm corn bread. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). 12. If you save in all the other ways, then if you have to purchase meat or whatever at the store, you have the money to do it. , This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods. Mulligan Stew. Brown hamburger, onion, and oats together, then drain, add tomatoes with the juice, BBQ sauce, tomato paste, rice, enough water for the rice to cook and cook until the rice is done. She shops at Walmart and they price match any advertised price. Ham Hocks & Beans - Not just a great Southern recipe but one that you can make on the cheap. 10. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. I can almost see her saying she loves her ham-maise sandwich! Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. 7. 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. When my 22-yr-old granddaughter was little she loved mayonnaise sandwiches (she called them ham-maise sandwiches). This collection of 20 depression-era recipes is a tasty idea that you can still use today. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. Another great (old) book if you can find it is How to Make All The Meat You Eat Out of Wheat by Shandler (my favorite). 6. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to h. ave something sweet. (Privacy Policy) *. Worn fabric was woven into a rug or turned into cleaning rags, tires became garden . Great comment, Linda. At times even spices were sometimes hard to come by during the Depression, most cooks usually kept some cinnamon on hand for baking. Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. We make it once a month in a huge s. tock pot. I dont need recipes. The turkey we roast the day before also to make stuffing using dried out buns and heals. Yes, thats money escaping. You throw away a lot of food in peels! Oxtail:Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. Im so sorry! 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. One . I know this sounds crazy, but we all need to rethink what we think a meal is. They are todays meals. Boil 3 cups of water in a kettle. I know, and prices just keep going up. It worked. From deer to rabbits and all manner of fish and fowl. I shop early and get a lot of 50% or 30% off items. And as mentioned by many, learning to use everything up along with proper storage and preserving methods helps. A recipe for Baking Powder Biscuits, as noted in Rita Van Amber's Stories and Recipes of the Great Depression of the 1930s, Vol. This meal costs less than $3 for four servings. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. Hoosier Cream Pie. It is made with a layer of sugar cream, followed by a layer of custard, and then topped with meringue if you wanted to get really fancy. Share this post. My mom raised us on very little money. Hi Geni, oh my gosh, I love your comment! And honestly, I use turkey bacon because its cheaper! If you have the time and want to really make your family feel special you could make a little jello and top it off with a small teaspoon of cool whip. We have a garden and I now dry and powder a lot of greens to add to smoothies made with my frozen discounted yogurt. 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. Hi Pam, its interesting because Mark and I eat so many of these meals today. In Korean recipes, the meat is barbecued or fried or even parboiled and put in the mix with a daikon radish and an onion. Cream of Potato Soup is a recipe from the Great Depression era that we all still enjoy very much today. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. The good thing is we learned to take care of ourselves. Add some garlic and parmesan cheese and you have a delicious alfredo sauce. I hope these ideas help you save money even if you are eating Great Depression Meals just like me. The total cost, for four servings, is $2.36. Oh my goodness, the prices just keep escalating at the grocery stores. Here is another saver. Hamburger, mixed with oats, onion, tomatoes, rice, small can tomatoes paste, an equal amount of BBQ sauce. We process the meat ourselves. Talk about thrifty. 61. Food not only had to be cheap, but it had to be filling. 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. Shoppers may want to study the price matching policy or even print it out before shopping. Milk and eggs are perishable, and unless you lived on a farm, they probably weren't a huge staple in your depression-era kitchen. Linda. 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. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Dr. Battaglino says one of the best foods for mental health is fatty fish, like salmon, sardines, and tuna. Life is good when our belly is full. All they can do is say, no. Plastic baggies can be washed and re-used instead of thrown out. I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. Various kinds of nuts and berries were often foraged for the help feed the family. 1. frozen or canned fish with leafy greens. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. 85. Walmart sells a package of 5 for $4 and they are really good! 7. 74. Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. As kids, we asked for this for dinner and could not get it often enough. We use turkey burger from Aldis instead of hamburger not much of a taste difference in our minds. I can also mash pinto beans for refried beans with Mexican food. Again just like it sounds like. Hoover Stew. 15. Peanut butter sandwiches. When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. Ah, soup: the ultimate comfort food. We make from scratch as much as time allows. Potato salad,I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. A lot has changed on rural America's farms in the 70 years or so since the Great Depression. We do utilize an area butcher, buying packages from them periodically so we dont need to pay the higher prices at the local grocery. I love eating at home. Jane Ziegelman and Andy Coe, authors of A Square Meal, discuss food trends of the time. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. 1 can of soup with leftovers served 4-5. A side salad and some saltines. Hope this helps! Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. 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. In a time with less access to cert. So before she goes grocery shopping, she spends about 20 minutes online and writes down advertised sale prices on items she needs. Could you please give any information you have on this photo that you used? 48. From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. Cut back on animal protein and we have a big garden. Coarsely chopped cauliflower and sweet onions add a chunkiness to this sauce that feels nearly reminiscent of a bolognese. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. The other is learning what ingredients can be frozen so you can minimize waste (my niece learned tons just looking through our freezer). Served at Franklin Delano Roosevelt's White House, this dessert is not overly sweet. 7. 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. Acquiring these are still super frugal! "This is because they're rich in omega-3s . Cold air sinks, so every time you open that door, your freezer has to work that much harder to reestablish the temperature. I dehydrated my whole garlic crop in slices (other than the ones for replanting) and can use as is or grind up. 5. Milk, cream, or half and half. Hamburger gravy on toast or potatoes: Kami suggested . Top ramen omelet. Most of our meals were meatless. . I buy most meats marked down. If you brown the butter, it changes the taste of the white sauce. Hey! Hi JMarsh, you had a rough life growing up as I did. I cook some chicken. 1.5 Great Depression Foods - Prune Pudding. Linda, I laughed when I read your list of things you ate growing up. Learn to preserve what you grow. I make huge batches and freeze the extra. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! You can also make your own noodles quite easily. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. 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. One way to save money on utilities is to get a chest freezer and not a stand-up. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. Processing meat is really not that hard to do. Find people that have Sunday newspapers that dont use their coupons. Hi! Leftover Potato Pancakes. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. I buy most meats marked down. People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. There is only 2 of us but we do buy flour bulk due to baking. If you chose to use beans in this recipe, then you can add a can of beans on top of the carrots. 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 can hardly wait to work in my garden. She could get hot dogs and slice them up and add garlic, tomato sauce,and water and make the most awesome casserole ever. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. Guess you can see how you could make a few salad fixings go all week. 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. Wow! 71. This recipe jazzes them up a little bit. I didnt read the other post, but planning for leftovers is a huge $ saver. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. We like to add frozen peas (cooked) when ready to serve. 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. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). Twice a year we go to an Amish bulk supply store and buy the basics. Its normally $3.57 per loaf. Thank you sooo much for sharing! 1 large yellow onion, chopped. I have got to go check out that website on meatless recipes! A typical hot cocoa beverage from the depression era looked like this: 2 tbsp of cocoa. To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. I still fix this today as a special treat. Etc. apple cider vinegar. I buy large cuts of pork from Cash N Carry for less than $1.50 a pound, take it home and grind it myself. Shape and fry up). Ive learned how to cook. I felt my health was the very best when I ate only vegetables. This means that I have gluten-free flours and supplies on hand to make bread, pancakes and other cheap basics to eat. Ive got a family of 5 ranging from a 17 down to 6 and two working adults. Ham Cups and Eggs. 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. shape, BOIL. Ramen noodles. https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/ has many meatless recipes that are healthy and good tasting. You can stock and it will take a little time. "Anything" Loaves. Love butter bean soup.https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-butter-bean-soupand Cuban black beans. Named after the president that took office right before the crash, Hoover Stew was the name for the cheap slop eaten by residents of shanty towns. Hi Diana, isnt it wonderful how we remember what our parents did to save money? We are all trying to feed our families on a shoestring. You can have a cup of soup, or soup for a group quickly. We have a few families, each with a small amount of land & one person with a lot of property. We stretch stretch stretch!! We use tons of beans too. Beet greens. I still dont get to eat a lot because I am on SSI disability, Medicaid, and a few food stamps. 1 1/2 cups flour. We raise all we can. Bring water to a boil. 66. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. Isnt it awesome that we can make recipes our grandparents used to make? Make EVERY meal count. These are pretty much the easiest items to grow. I cook some chicken. My parents were born prior to the First World War and came as immigrants for a better life. Save this grease for cooking later. What varied between households and over time was the quantity and quality of each of those courses, especially . 1930s Einkorn Chocolate Cake. 50% off yogurt makes nice frozen treats that we would not have otherwise. He was mostly paid for food, eggs, a turkey, whatever they had to give him. Depression-Era Hot Milk Cake. 2 tbsp of cold water. H.D. Photo courtesy of A Modern Homestead. 47. We hope to get laying chickens this spring, hubby is building a coop fit for queens lol! I have a big cast iron pot I keep on the fire full of boiling water nearby all the guts and oral gets boiled and fed to my chickens as an added protein which helps egg production, Same with fish guts and heads. 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 buy food at a scratch and dent store. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. ), then went and did the shopping. To that, add about 8 ounces of dried beef (i.e. Add cheese, apple, hard boiled egg for a more filling salad. We used to beg my mom to make rice with milk, cinnamon & sugar. 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. Twitter. I add wheat berries (homemade) to my spaghetti sauce and then cut the meat in 1/2 and no one notices. Dont go overboard crazy and plant a lot of items they wont eat. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. We ate our share of lettuce sandwiches with miracle whip. 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. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. Stretches the noodles and the eggs. 1 1/2 cups flour. 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). 1.7 Great Depression Foods - Dandelion Salad. Linda. No money for luxuries. 4 or 5 smoked ham hocks. This week I have leftover stew and pasta sauce with meatballs. Linda, it has been great reading this post. These Depression-era recipes are proof that food from the 1930s is worth revisiting. 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. Learn to eat what you grow. 4. I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. My mom loved sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper as a meal. Use lentils or split peas when making hamburger dishes like spaghetti. Back then they could get it free or for .10. 2 tbsp of sugar. You can add meat, or not. I am afraid that for most people this will be hard to adjust to. Some of the things people ate during the Great Depression are things we shun now. I love it! 82. T. 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. 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. 1.8.1 Related reading: 10 Best Survival Foods At Your Grocery Store. Her mother hated mayonnaise & it grossed her out! This is good for making mac and cheese, Cream Chipped Beef and even gravy. Rice and potatoes were cheap ways to fill up hungry . When the bag is full, veggies soup! 17. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. 1930's Potato Soup and Biscuits from Everyday Foodie. View Recipe. Victor Moruzzi. We buy and plan for leftovers and we pride ourselves on getting larger cuts cheaper and getting many meals from it. Most of our meals were meatless. You almost need to take out a loan to buy meat for, Here is another saver. Carb heavy foods need to be balanced with proteins or greens and for some of us, they should be consumed less than the other foods. But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding the grocery store as much as possible. 10 Easy Budget Meals Anyone Will Love Every Day. We raised hogs for meat. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! And you dont have to have a paper flyer or ad to prove the sale price! I make my own bread (usually making two loaves at a time freezing the 2nd). 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). Start with tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, radishes, carrots and green onions. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. h ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). Then we eat all we can and can or freeze the rest. So I would include lots of fresh veggies and salads. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. It stays good for months. 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 try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. Give these recipes from . 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! I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. 16. This could be served with a small roll or a half of slice of bread. Once its smooth and thoroughly mixed, add the milk and keep on whisking, until smooth. Ramen noodles 6 pk for $1.00 is a great soup starter. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. Linda, Your email address will not be published. 8. 75. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. Home made soups, pot pies, casseroules, fresh oven breads and pasteries, fermented foods like yogurt and kraut, pickles and relishes, canning. They continued to cook and eat many of the meals that they ate during that time throughout their lives. Recipes from the Great Depression. 3 hours ago. I love your articles. 67. I am too. 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. 14. Hope this helps! We also raise chickens, free eggs. When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. Usually just quoting the policy is sufficient to get the item price matched. 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. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. Its all about saving money. My book is currently available for sale at book stores around the world and of course: https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-butter-bean-soup, https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans, How To Store Water For Survival Today Not Tomorrow, Grocery Shopping: 6 Awesome Facts You Need to Know, https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/. I know, and prices just keep going up. toes. 1 / 34. I make noodles as a side dish often. (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! 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. , authors of a taste difference in our minds beef veggie quoting the policy is sufficient to get the price... 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