More Wartime Breakfast Ideas

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Fried Sandwiches Dip leftover sandwiches in 1 egg slightly beaten with 2 tbsp water or milk and 1/2 tsp salt. Fry in drippings until browned on both sides. Baked Egg Hash Grease a deep pie dish and arrange a thick layer of grated or chopped leftover potatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper, dot with butter […]

Even More Wartime Cooking

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

The next section is Breakfast Ideas. Leftover cooked cereals can be turned into greased molds; heated in the oven; turned out in dishes and served with hot maple syrup or honey. Add raisins, dates, or nuts for a change. Add to meat chopped fine to mush before putting in pan. Basic Recipe for Buttermilk or […]

More Wartime Cooking

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

This was an interesting section in Thrifty Cooking for Wartime. Fat. No, not the kind of fat you’re thinking of. We’re talking about leftover fat during cooking. Of course, it could have led to body fat if food wasn’t rationed and the cooks had modern day appliances. Leftover fat or drippings Keep it in three […]

Wartime Cooking

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

  While cleaning out a drawer a couple days ago I found some notes that I as a new bride had copied from a library book. The book was Thrifty Cooking for Wartime by Alice B. Winn-Smith. I thought I would share them with you. Today I’ll share what I wrote down about almond flavoring […]