The Great Depression brought with it many a creative and ingredient-limited meal. People made do with what they had to put ...

Close-up image of a scoop of rocky road ice cream in cone against a dark brown background - Food Arena/Shutterstock The Great Depression was a time of immense hardship, and with financial struggle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Thanksgiving dinner in the Great Depression was anything but depressing. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and in a year ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Men line up for free soup, coffee, and doughnuts during Great Depression. - Bettmann/Getty Images Meatloaf. Mashed potatoes.

This simple breakfast, made with just three basic ingredients, was an easy and effective way to stretch the humble potato ...

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