Oxtail: Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. Cooking with potatoes, pasta, grains,and beans. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. Because I needed to! 14. Cream of Potato Soup is a recipe from the Great Depression era that we all still enjoy very much today. I can hardly wait to work in my garden. We ate our share of lettuce sandwiches with miracle whip. toes. 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. 35. Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! Eat a lot of casseroles because it doesnt require as much meat. Its still good either way. It is cheaper by the pound. 38. Most of the kids in our classes in school, were from middle income homes, who got to eat well. One thing I recommend, if it is affordable, is to buy a small freezer. boiling water. Rinse the beef, chop it into pieces and add to the white sauce above. 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. Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. Yes, thats money escaping. e are eating a ton of chicken and pork, cant afford beef muchI got a 3-4 lb pork loin on sale and got like 10 meals out of it (its just 2 of us) cut into chops and a small roast found an organic whole chicken cheaper than the regular, several. Hamburger soup a package of frozen mixed veggies, some elbow noodles, about 1/2 pound of cooked ground hamburger. All they can do is say, no. Plastic baggies can be washed and re-used instead of thrown out. Save the chicken bones and boil them up to make soup stock. 45. Linda, it has been great reading this post. Twitter. H.D. 17. Get the Recipe! I think I could get 5 meals at least for our family of four (although eating is more like 2 1/2 people). This recipe combines macaroni salad, home fries, baked beans, and sausage or ground beef and is topped with chili, onions, mustard, and hot sauce or ketchup. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. You almost need to take out a loan to buy meat for a family of 5 anymore. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. Grow everything you possibly can each and every season. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to h. ave something sweet. . Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. 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. 29. 08 of 12. 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. The only thing you need are apples, sugar, cinnamon, and some butter. Thank you sooo much for sharing! This included all my paper goods, so it doesnt represent food only. To save money while feeding 11 people we make chicken and noodles using turkey instead of chicken. 2. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. The best ones went for dehydrating and the rest for apple sauce. I still dont get to eat a lot because I am on SSI disability, Medicaid, and a few food stamps. You are so right about a chair in the kitchen beats one on the porch! I learned how to cook from scratch with what I had. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. We raised goats for milk and meat. 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. 3 hours ago. Linda. We call it Eraser Gravy. We are making macaroni and . 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 buy the dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. 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 eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. Add cheese, apple, hard boiled egg for a more filling salad. This mean is even better the next day! Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. When we butcher goats hogs etc. Tomato sandwiches (I never knew this was a depression meal), Biscuits and gravy (sometimes we had sausage in it), Pancakes rolled with butter and sugar inside, Norwegian lefse-my recipe is at the bottom. Shoppers may want to study the price matching policy or even print it out before shopping. . This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Prices are half and more off. I have printed it off and Im highlighting those that I know my family will like. 3 tbsp of corn starch. I hope these ideas help you save money even if you are eating Great Depression Meals just like me. 26. My friend made it yesterday, Im making it for dinner tonight! But, I know that I was taught a lot of frugal things and how to work HARD, and be an ANT, not a GRASSHOPPER! 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 . Popcorn, Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. 11. Worn fabric was woven into a rug or turned into cleaning rags, tires became garden . 37. Down in Louisiana, there is a Creole version of the dish. Thank you for your kind remarks. shape, BOIL. apple cider vinegar. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. We raised chickens for eggs and meat. 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 like chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Milk, cream, or half and half. Then I have a nice hedge on inflation, plus I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. Im also learning something, thanks. They are so darn cute at that age! Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. Stay well, eat at home. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. The idea is how to fill everyone up and save money on the most expensive part meat which we all need more veggies and less meat anyway. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. My sweeties standby recipe he calls goulash just elbow macaroni, seasoned hamburger, onion, and tomatoes. Shape and fry up). Then I freeze several containers for later meals. At that time, cooks measured ingredients in pinches, dashes and dibs. 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'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. Wash the rice and sprinkle it on top. My mom loved sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper as a meal. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. Ham Cups and Eggs. I bought the picture to put in my post so I do not have any information about it. This meal costs less than $3 for four servings. does making more of X become a key ingredient for meal days or weeks later). 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. Lasts a long time and feeds many. We make from scratch as much as time allows. "This is because they're rich in omega-3s . They went through the Great Depression, and World War 2. So before she goes grocery shopping, she spends about 20 minutes online and writes down advertised sale prices on items she needs. Good memories. So tonight I made 2 round steaks for dinner. My mom took this in her school lunch every day and liked it then her classmates started juggling for the option to trade their sandwich for hers each lunch. You can control the salt and other ingredients when you make your own. So, I still eat a lot like I did growing up, but less now because I cant raise anything, and cant afford much. 39. 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. A small potato or other starch and a generous veggie portion. I have got to go check out that website on meatless recipes! Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. Instead, I make cauliflower rice by grating cauliflower (which I buy on sale) and freeze it in meal size portions. Alberta Rose. Made from fried potatoes, onions, and hot dogs, this mixture was then topped off with canned corn, canned peas, and stewed tomatoes. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. I was just talking to my cousin about this today. It is appreciated. 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. Its quite a bit cheaper. 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. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. Keeping enough food on the table for a family of seven (including three teenagers!) You always have to be on your toes, checking prices, making good choices. You can have a cup of soup, or soup for a group quickly. We do a lot of these including using beans. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. Have you ever seen that fog that rolls down and out when you open the door? I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has. Hope this helps! T. 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. 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. 1.6 Great Depression Foods - Mulligan Stew. 56. Thanks in advance! Im the owner and editor of Food Storage Moms. 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. Its all about saving money. This week I have leftover stew and pasta sauce with meatballs. 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. Great comment, Linda. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. 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 $. There is only 2 of us but we do buy flour bulk due to baking. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. Usually just quoting the policy is sufficient to get the item price matched. I know, and prices just keep going up. Our great grandparents had the solution. 1 Corned Beef Luncheon Salad. Mix until smooth. I add wheat berries (homemade) to my spaghetti sauce and then cut the meat in 1/2 and no one notices. Our grandmothers knew how to stretch their food budget while feeding the family well. 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!. I wish I did. I usually only buy pot roast when its marked down and vacuum seal it and freeze it for later. It can be done, but its hard work. We all except one sister, all ended up being diabetic. 73. , Hi Camille, oh this comment makes me so happy! It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. We stretch stretch stretch!! My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. From these, I substitute for chicken in many recipes. The Dime Meal. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. Oh my goodness, the prices just keep escalating at the grocery stores. Get clearance on pumpkins or neighbors pumpkins and make bread from them then freeze it. Recipes varied, but usually involved hot dogs, canned vegetables, and pasta or macaroni. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. Hoover Stew Recipe; 8. Next week Ill bake cookies. We cook things from scratch about 90% of the time, rather than using packaged stuff. BEST COMMENT EVER!! Potatoes are cheap and easy to store, so it's no surprise they showed up on menu home meal plans during the Depression. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. If you have a garden going salad is basically free- lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. 24. 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. So even if times are tough, these foods are usually not expensive and good for us. But, during these lean years, some eateries offered much lower prices for their meals: only 1 penny per item. Its really good, especially with a little shredded cheese thrown in! 1. frozen or canned fish with leafy greens. 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. Shutterstock. 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. 2 cups of boiling water. Talk about a stretch! I think anytime you go meatless you are going to save money and benefit your health! Just what it sounds like. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. can be a challenge. Most of our meals were meatless. For that reason, little was ever thrown out. They are todays meals. I make chicken soup, tacos, and rice with it. This could be served with a small roll or a half of slice of bread. Then, slowly whisk in 1 cups of milk until the mixture begins to thicken and boil. We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. 1930s Einkorn Chocolate Cake. Hoover Stew from Time Traveler's Kitchen. What do you think? 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. 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. Now, cover everything with a layer of sliced potatoes. We stretch stretch stretch!! 27. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. 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. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. 6. To that, add about 8 ounces of dried beef (i.e. Food not only had to be cheap, but it had to be filling. I roasted a turkey breast. Linda. One more detail to add, that is, that, for a long time, most . My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. They do meatless recipes. A lot has changed on rural America's farms in the 70 years or so since the Great Depression. Canned fish is pretty cheap. If I make a huge pot of stock I freeze it in ice cube trays then pack them in plastic bags. Melt the butter, add the flour and quickly start whisking it. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. If I go to my grocery store before noon they put all the products in a cart that is ready to expire. Pasta and rice are great for stretching anything at mealtime. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. I add rice and refried beans to taco meat to stretch it further! Make EVERY meal count. I love eating at home. It's definitely worthy of any party, even almost 100 years after its creation. I was really skimpy on the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. I love the term soup of the day!! This makes a roux. I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. 18. Ive even made sausage by mixing ground rabbit and pork trimmings which I get from a local butcher for little to nothing price. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. My parents were born in 1920 and grew up very differently daddy was a rich boy with no problems but my mom grew up in the country with a garden and my grand doing handy work for people who needed his skills. Im so sorry! We like to add frozen peas (cooked) when ready to serve. My sister does something a bit unique. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. I cook some chicken. That and shredded chicken meant lots of casseroles. These soups and stews are perfect for when you're craving a comforting bowl of deliciousness. A little olive oil and garlic over the pasta toss together, its healthy and filling. Chicken leg quarters are a good way to have meat at a reasonable price. Back then they could get it free or for .10. 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. Hi Shelly, oh how wonderful your daughter is using this article!! When butter is on sale, I buy a case of it, then make ghee and can it. Ive learned how to cook. He was mostly paid for food, eggs, a turkey, whatever they had to give him. Once its smooth and thoroughly mixed, add the milk and keep on whisking, until smooth. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. 2 tbsp of cold water. 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). 53. Chicken for a chicken veggie soup, beef for a beef veggie. 48. Next serve a small portion of meat, not the large ones we have grown accustomed to. Miller. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). We buy and plan for leftovers and we pride ourselves on getting larger cuts cheaper and getting many meals from it. Sign me up to the Food Storage Moms newsletter! 81. Also, I do one month worth of grocery shopping at a time. In fact, I pretty much make all my bread and pastry items from scratch so I never have to go to the store. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. Top ramen omelet. Etc. Carrots are the same. Learn to eat what you grow. Here is a list of 10 depression-era meals we will be eating again if things don't change. If I buy the name brand its a dollar more than the store brand and even less at WalMart. Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken. 41. We use turkey burger from Aldis instead of hamburger not much of a taste difference in our minds. Blessings to all of you! We use tons of beans too. The good thing is we learned to take care of ourselves. We have a few families, each with a small amount of land & one person with a lot of property. 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. 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. Linda, Your email address will not be published. Isnt it awesome that we can make recipes our grandparents used to make? 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