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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2020 12:08:03 GMT -5
Leftover Potato Pancakes Ingredients:
About 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2-3 Tbsps. of bacon grease or other oil Instructions:
Mix the potatoes, egg, and flour in a bowl — it will be much firmer than regular pancakes. Heat your pan with the grease or oil, then begin spooning batter once it’s good and warm. Flip until browned on both sides.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2020 12:41:11 GMT -5
Mock Apple Pie
 I've actually had this. My grandmother used to make a lot of different stuff from the depression. She made candy without a thermometer by tossing a few drops of water in as she was stirring to determine what state the process was in. A-freakin-mazing. She made the most awesome pralines. Ingredients
FILLING2 cups water 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp. cream of tartar 30 Ritz Crackers 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 425-g pkg.) 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon TOPPING
25 Ritz Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/3 cup non-hydrogenated margarine, melted 2 cups Cool Whip Whipped Topping InstructionsHEAT oven to 400ºF. FILLING: Mix water, granulated sugar and cream of tartar in large saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Add crackers; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. LINE 9-inch pie plate with crust as directed on package; fill with Saltine mixture. Sprinkle with lemon juice and cinnamon. TOPPING: Combine all remaining ingredients except Cool Whip; sprinkle over Filling. BAKE 15 min. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake 20 min. or until golden brown. Cool. Serve topped with Cool Whip. This one looks good too. Zucchini Mock Apple Pie
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Post by Writer's Panic on Jun 4, 2020 14:35:20 GMT -5
Now this is a funny recipe for making alcohol from toilet paper.
The host doesn't know the origins, but I do. It comes from the way toilet paper was made in the early days OF toilet paper. For a long time it was similar to the Kraft process which is how brown paper bags are made. It uses few chemicals and the paper is not toxic.
But it also had a high carbohydrate content when compared to the bleach white stuff we use today (then there were the decades of colors, enough for an LGBTQEIEIOH bathroom).
It was military prisoners who were known for TP hooch. But I read an account of West Point cadets making a large container of it that they suspended from a tree to keep hidden while it fermented.
But two events kept it going; Prohibition and The Great Depression.
This is kind of dull and over examined, but eye opening as well.
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everything bagel
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Favorite Food: Bagels, duh
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Post by everything bagel on Jun 4, 2020 15:05:37 GMT -5
She cooks and eats a lot of strange things (bull penis, anyone?) including quite a few depression era recipes
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Post by Writer's Panic on Jun 4, 2020 15:31:16 GMT -5
She cooks and eats a lot of strange things (bull penis, anyone?) including quite a few depression era recipes Oh yea, I've seen her before. I'd bet she can cook a whole elephant. |
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everything bagel
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Posts: 124
Favorite Food: Bagels, duh
Favorite Music: Electronic, rap, Jpop/Jrock
Shit you hate: People following me from board to board just to antagonize me
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Post by everything bagel on Jun 4, 2020 15:41:55 GMT -5
She cooks and eats a lot of strange things (bull penis, anyone?) including quite a few depression era recipes Oh yea, I've seen her before. I'd bet she can cook a whole elephant. she also has the cutest hair |
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Post by TumblingDice on Jun 4, 2020 19:23:18 GMT -5
Leftover Potato PancakesIngredients:
About 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2-3 Tbsps. of bacon grease or other oil Instructions:
Mix the potatoes, egg, and flour in a bowl — it will be much firmer than regular pancakes. Heat your pan with the grease or oil, then begin spooning batter once it’s good and warm. Flip until browned on both sides. Mom used to make these. |
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Post by Writer's Panic on Aug 23, 2024 19:05:18 GMT -5
Leftover Potato PancakesIngredients:
About 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2-3 Tbsps. of bacon grease or other oil Instructions:
Mix the potatoes, egg, and flour in a bowl — it will be much firmer than regular pancakes. Heat your pan with the grease or oil, then begin spooning batter once it’s good and warm. Flip until browned on both sides. Mom used to make these. Mine too. Only my mother used sweet potatoes most of the time. Sometimes she used pancake mix or biscuit mix. |
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Post by Writer's Panic on Sept 22, 2024 14:42:39 GMT -5
Buttermilk Soup
The ingredients basically yield rice pudding, but it's really quite good and very calorie dense.
1 Quart of buttermilk
3 Cups of dry rice
1/2 Cup of Raisins
1 Cup of Sugar,
1/8 teaspoon of Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of Salt
1 Lemon Rind
Bring the Buttermilk to a boil
Stir in the Rice
Then stir in the Sugar
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer slowly until rice is soft.
If you make it really thick and then chill it in the refrigerator on a sheet pan, you can cut it into bars and wrap them in waxed paper.
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Post by Writer's Panic on Sept 28, 2024 19:28:05 GMT -5
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Post by Writer's Panic on Oct 11, 2024 10:34:12 GMT -5
Today I typed "Depression recipes" into the search frame and this is what the AI generated:
Depression recipes
During the Great Depression, people had to be creative with limited ingredients and resources. These recipes showcase the ingenuity and resilience of those times, offering simple, affordable, and comforting meals.
1. Spaghetti with Boiled Carrots & White Sauce
Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s 7 1/2 cent meal, this recipe combines spaghetti, boiled carrots, and a homemade white sauce made with milk, flour, and butter.
Ingredients:
1 lb. Dried spaghetti
1 lb. Carrots (peeled or washed, cut into thick coins)
4 cups milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Boil spaghetti and carrots in a large pot for 10 minutes. Drain.
Make a roux with butter and flour, then add milk and stir until thickened.
Serve spaghetti and carrots with the white sauce.
2. Cornbread in Milk
A Depression-era favorite, this simple recipe stretches cornbread with milk, making it a filling and affordable meal.
Ingredients:
1 cup cornbread mix
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Mix cornbread mix with milk in a bowl until a thick batter forms.
Pour into a greased skillet and bake until golden brown.
3. Rice in Milk with Sugar
Another Depression-era staple, this recipe adds sugar to make a sweet and comforting side dish.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Mix cooked rice with milk and sugar in a bowl until well combined.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
4. Hobo Stew
Inspired by the resourcefulness of Depression-era cooks, this stew uses a pinch of tobacco and lint as a thickening agent.
Ingredients:
1 lb. Dried beans
1 lb. Ground meat (optional)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
Pinch of tobacco and lint
Instructions:
Cook beans and ground meat (if using) in water until tender.
Add chopped onion and garlic, and simmer until the mixture thickens with the tobacco and lint.
5. Water Pie
A Depression-era dessert, this pie uses water instead of cream or butter, making it a thrifty and delicious treat.
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie crust
Instructions:
Mix water, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
Add vanilla extract and pour into a pie crust.
Bake until set.
These Depression-era recipes offer a glimpse into the resourcefulness and resilience of people during a challenging time. They may not be fancy, but they’re comforting, nourishing, and a testament to the power of creativity in the face of adversity.
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Post by Writer's Panic on Oct 18, 2024 11:18:44 GMT -5
Some time ago I saw a news story about the effect of the George Foreman Grill globally. In particular in areas where people were escaping conflict or natural catastrophes. For many the George Foreman Grill became the centerpiece of their kitchen. A step lower would mean a live fire.
So when I see someone’s newly remodeled kitchen, costing enough to add a pool and a hot tub or even a new car, I find myself calculating how far removed they are from a refugee camp kitchen, with a George Foremen Grill! He was wise to offer a 50 cycle version.
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