This is one of my favorite blogs. It deals with WW2 mostly. During WW2 our parents and grandparents endured rationing so the troops would get first dibs on supplies. A lot of people planted what were called Victory Gardens. They turned yards and parks into gardens to grow veggies. It was a huge success. They also had to get creative with recipes. The gal mentioned in the blog has apparently compiled a book on wartime recipes. Here’s the link..
Please thank Carolyn on her website for putting these delicious meals on-line! We often discuss the food our parents and grandparents dined on, despite rationing and wartime, they ate quite well – here are some of the recipes you might want to try out.
Now – you can even download her cookbook for free by clicking Right Here!!
Recipe 131: Kale and Bean Stew
Recipe 132: Pea and Potato Stew
Recipe 133: Baked Chips with Thyme
Recipe 134: Homity Pie
Recipe 135: Vegetable Au Gratin
Recipe 136: Kale and Potato Soup
Recipe 137: Trench Stew
Recipe 138: Irish Potato Pancakes
Recipe 139: Vegetable Soup
Recipe 140: Canadian Bake
Recipe 141: Savoury Meat Pie
Recipe 142: Potatoes in Curry Sauce
Recipe 143: Padded Pudding with Mock Cream + VIDEO RECIPE
Recipe 144: Bread…
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Thank you for the compliment and for that great introduction to the post! Carolyn will appreciate it as well, I know!
You are very welcome.