This curated blog is devoted to discovering “how-to” ideas, recipes and other helpful tips from civilian women of the World War 2 era with its years of intense need and community spirit.
My recipes and instructions have been updated to work better with the modern palette and preferences, but they still maintain the spirit of the Second World War era—economical, practical and helpful.
I hope you will be inspired by these glimpses into the world of the 1940s, with its marvelous women who kept things running smoothly on the home front and overcame to achieve Victory. Enjoy!
Save Dessert! 3 Ways To Temper Eggs
In many places during World War 2, eggs were one of several foods that were hard to get.
Three Methods! How to Mix Dried Eggs
I’ve had egg powder in my emergency storage for years but never used it for one simple reason—it was daunting!
Magic Spread! How to Stretch the Butter Ration
This magical recipe stretches the butter ration, and also provides more nutrition—vitamins and minerals from milk, protein from gelatin, and fat from the butter.
Soup for a Troop! How to Make Budget-Friendly Soup with 12 Simple Ingredients
How to make budget-friendly soup with 12 simple ingredients