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5 Frugal Cooking Lessons from a 1930s Menu

March 6, 2026 by Deanna from Little Mountain Ranch
Chelsea holding up 2 jars of canned vegetables in front of a 1930s menu.

I recently decided to feed my family using a menu published on December 26, 1933. Originally intended to feed a family of four for about $11 to $13 a week, this menu offered a fascinating look into historical home cooking.

Categories Recipes Tags 1930s menu, baked apples, budget meals, cornmeal mash, depression era recipes, frugal cooking, scratch cooking Leave a comment

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My family and I homestead in BC and share about all things connected to our lifestyle including gardening, raising livestock and cooking from scratch. I hope you enjoy being here with us.