[.uk] Stories and Recipes of the Great Depression of the ... (ISBN 0961966319)

In their own words:
What a lovely read. This book has many stories of life during the Great Depression from those who lived through it, in their own words. It is amazing how people came together to feed and care for each other in times of unimaginable poverty. Included are recipes and how people prepared foods that we normally kill as weeds. Several items I recognize from my Grandmother's little file box of recipes. If you never really understood why people over the age of 60 do things, reading this book will put their mindset into perspective and the core of where they came from. It is so much more than just a little recipe book. I can also recommend the other books in the series as well.

Nostalgic about the Great Depression?:
It probably seems odd to enjoy reading about this difficult time in America, but it confirms my feeling that it gave those of who did, the ability to face whatever hardships come to us. The first section is devoted to anecdotes and stories about living in the 1930s. Although it discusses happenings in Wisconsin during that time, it is easy to see the similarities between them and the people in other parts of the U.S. during that same time. The second part has the recipes. Some of them would be appealing to people today, i.e., the Hot Dish chapter. The items used are not expensive and are filling. They take a bit of time to prepare and cook, but can be served for more than one meal. They are just good, simple food to be enjoyed by most anyone.

Great advice from Hard Times for Hard Times:
This book, and the 4 other books in the series, are one part oral history project, one part cookbook emphasizing simplicity and frugality, and one part Grandmotherly advice on how to get through Hard Times, which can happen to anyone, even in the best of times. The stories illustrate how ingenuity and creativity made up for the lack if necessities, and helps us consider what is necessary for living and what is luxury. We are losing those who lived in those Hard Times, but thanks to Mrs. Van Amber and her daughter, the wisdom of that age will not be lost.

Hard times--Interesting Stories of Survival, and Creative Cooking On A Shoe String:
Do you remember the Charlie Chaplan movie "The Little Tramp" where he made soup from an old boot? How we laughed, but felt sorry for him at the same time. Many people from that time in history can identify with the Little Tramp. There were no jobs, little food and no money. "Stories And Recipes of the Great Depression of the 1930's and More From Your Kitchen Today" Is truly an inspirational book on survival. Mothers were challenged to cook nourishing, filling meals for her family with what little they had. With a little improvisation and imagination, they created unique recipes, many of which are the basis for some of our recipes today. The book gives you a peek of what life was like in the Great Depression Era, told by people who lived through it. Today with spiraling gas prices, food and housing costs, etc., we can incorporate some of their methods and still serve nutritiously and economical meals. I know You'll love this book as I did. You'll want to pass this down to other family members. It shows the human spirit,courage and creativity during these trying times. This book is an inspiration for us in today's uncertain economy. Happy reading and cooking; Petra

Being thankful:
This is a very interesting trip down memory lane of a Real Depression. The recipes are fun to try, and are good, but, it is also good to read this, and, to see how very lucky we are now. A book to show you a bit of the past, and, to appreciate the now, And our tomorrows.