Let's visit a recipe that makes me think of Yum Yum Cake, another Great Depression era recipe (also known as War Cake - see here for my sugar-free version). I saw the recipe on a page about historical recipes, and that's where my mind immediately went. The amount of batter was quite a lot, and… Continue reading Great Depression Recipes: Poor Man’s Fruitcake
Tag: Vintage Recipes
Depression Era Recipes: Spaghetti with Boiled Carrots & White Sauce
Elanor Roosevelt was a hard-working woman. She built the White House in solidarity with the Great Depression, attempting to show women across the US how to make affordable meals. She also forced FDR to eat them as a punishment for the wandering he did. He deserved it in many ways. This recipe always turned me… Continue reading Depression Era Recipes: Spaghetti with Boiled Carrots & White Sauce
Vintage Recipes: Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake
I saw a mention of this vintage recipe the other week on a recipe page, and stashed it to try it out. With a drizzly cool fall-leaning morning, this seemed like a good day to bake. I did lower the sugar by using my favorite substitute for the white sugar, but otherwise, I followed the… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake
Vintage Recipes: Zucchini Bread
I came across this vintage Bisquick Zucchini Bread recipe and finally tried it out once the gardens started producing summer squash this month. I have mentioned before that I keep Bisquick in the prepper pantry, so I use it periodically to keep the stock fresh. Vintage recipes are a great way to use them. Based… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Zucchini Bread
Vintage Recipes: Apple Coffee Cake
We don't use many processed foods in our house, but Bisquick baking mix is one item I keep on hand. I use it mostly for prepping purposes, but cycling through is a good idea, so periodically, I bake with it. With my arm injury now at a month out, I am able to work on… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Apple Coffee Cake