THANKSGIVING DINNER OF 1929... WHAT DID THEY EAT THAT YEAR?
WealthMiser channels a leaner humbler time.
I ran to the grocer this evening as many did for those recipe overhangs that needed to be added to the larder for tomorrow’s feast. And I was rather dumbstruck by the discernable un-festive atmosphere I encountered. I wondered how it was back in 1929. So I found these recipes that were reflective of the times back then… Take a look. It’s kind of fascinating since we are no way in as bad shape as those poor folks back in 1929…so you see – you DO have something to be thankful for!
So while you’re reading this, I will be off making my sweet potato galette. If I run out of sugar, at least I know I can always get some from Mr. Paulson who made several billion running his hedge fund.
I think everyone in the USA should borrow a cup of sugar from him. And to all the corporate executives responsible for this mess?
Baking Powder Biscuits Ingredients: 3 cups flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup shortening, 2/3 cup milk
1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl.
2. Add shortening; blend.
3. Add milk and mix quickly.
4. Pat out on floured board. Knead and cut out with a cookie cutter.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake Ingredients:
1 cup white sugar, 2 tbsp. shortening, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground allspice, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 cup raisins, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9-inch square cake pan.
2. In saucepan over medium-high heat combine: sugar, shortening, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, salt, raisins, and water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda together. Add to the cooled raisin mixture. Stir until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Ritz Cracker Apple Pie Ingredients:
Pastry for a two-crust 9-inch pie, 36 Ritz Crackers, coarsely broken (about 1-3/4 cups crumbs), 2 cups sugar, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 grated lemon peel, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tbsp. butter, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out half of the pastry and place in 9-inch pie plate.
2. Place cracker crumbs in crust; set aside.
3. Mix sugar and cream of tartar in medium saucepan.
4. Stir in 1-3/4 cups water until well blended.
5. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes.
6. Add lemon peel and juice; cool. Pour syrup over cracker crumbs.
7. Dot with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon.
8. Roll out remaining pastry; place over pie.
9. Trim; seal and flute edges. Slit top crust to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden. Cool completely.
Bless you all… Sharing this day in the company of those you love, you are well-served and well fed body and soul.
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