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First Monday Menu: A Barbecue Supper…for Outdoor Fun, 1943

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on April 6, 2021

This menu is from a 1943 Betty Crocker book of menus, recipes, and hints. It’s…

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Pancakes, Part 1: Whole Wheat Orange Pancakes for Dessert and Orange Toffee Sauce

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on March 13, 2021March 15, 2021

We are expecting quite a bit of rain this weekend, so my youngest son and…

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First Monday Menu: All-Through-the-Day Meal Plans

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on March 1, 2021

Here are two of the menus in the March 24, 1944 issue of The Family…

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First Monday Menu: Valentine’s Day

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on February 1, 2021

This month’s menu is from The New American Cook Book, 1941 edition. It’s a Valentine’s…

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Corn Scramble

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on January 25, 2021

This recipe is from a January 1938 Wesson Oil ad. Like the Diamond Walnuts ad…

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Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on January 13, 2021

We have been having uncharacteristically cold and snowy weather here. I found this casserole recipe…

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First Monday Menu: Tasty Toasted Sandwiches

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on January 5, 2021

We are still snowed in, so today’s menu is going to be super simple. Fortunately,…

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Cottage Cheese Dreams

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on December 31, 2020

Do you like cottage cheese? In my house, you either love it or hate it.…

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First Monday Menu: Hasty Holiday Meal

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

This month’s menu is from the Wyandotte County Gas Co.’s Your Gas Range Cook Book…

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Thanksgiving: Leftover Turkey and Noodles

  • by Shawna
  • Posted on November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Still have some leftover turkey? Here is a great way to turn it into something…

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Finally! A war-time cake recipe that is really, truly yummy! This one is from a 1943 Betty Crocker recipes, menus, and hints book. Lots of similar cake recipes use molasses or maple syrup in place of rationed ingredients, but I’m not as big of a fan of that flavor. This recipe didn’t use either ingredient and was still really moist and delicious. The amount of raisins was perfect. The spices were just right. I’ve been looking for a recipe like this for a while. I recommend it! If you make it, check the cake before the 50 minutes are up. I only baked this one for 45 minutes.
Yesterday’s First Monday Menu, 1943
Wesson Oil’s “Quik-Change” Dressing, 1943
It’s about that time again! Where I live people are planting their gardens. On my blog today I have a 1943 article about how to plan your Victory Garden. There are frequently asked questions answered in the article. Will there be enough seeds? Will fruits and vegetables canned at home be rationed? What tools will I need? I have a small yard. Can I still have a garden? It’s an interesting article that shows what people were thinking about when it came to gardens and feeding their families this time of year in 1943. The link is in my bio.
Vegetable Soufflé, 1941
Wonder what would have been in the theaters this week in 1944? My blog has a trio of reviews, and links to watch them today. One of the movies is Danny Kaye’s debut “Up in Arms.” I’m watching all three this week. Watch with me and let me know what you think of them. 🙂 Link is my bio.
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