Brunch is a meal that many people enjoy, especially on the weekend. There is a very popular food eaten at brunch that was ...

During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative.

When times are tough, we have to find joy and deliciousness wherever we can. Our chocolate Depression cake recipe invites us ...

Wacky Cake – The Chocolate Miracle That Used No Eggs People during the Depression called these chocolate cakes "Crazy Cakes" ...

Why Make Depression-Era Recipes? If you have parents or grandparents who grew up in that era, you no doubt have heard stories about the ways people got creative to get by. Throughout this period, a ...

There was a time when pantries were bare, and creativity was the key ingredient in every kitchen. During the Great Depression ...

Someone in my family once told me, “I don’t believe in depression.” It was a startling statement, insulting to those of us who have experienced depressive episodes, and my reply was quick and sharp: ...

They may be old-fashioned, but these Depression-era desserts make good use of cheap pantry staples. However, they're a rare ...

To say the Great Depression changed the way Americans ate would be an understatement. Home cooks dropped or reduced the use of costly ingredients like meat, dairy, and eggs. Today, while these foods ...

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