During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative.

During the Depression, scarce resources and frugal mindsets forced home cooks to get creative during the holidays, but the recipes they devised out of necessity deserve a second look in times of ...

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It's hard to imagine that the average American family had 40% less money in 1933 compared to 1929. In response to such a steep and sudden decline in income, everyone had to get creative in the kitchen ...

They may be old-fashioned, but these Depression-era desserts make good use of cheap pantry staples. However, they're a rare ...

There's a well-worn saying that "tough times don't last, but tough people do." That could be the motto of the " Greatest Generation," who survived the Great Depression and then the ensuing war years.

TikTok users have been sharing creative meals that stretch groceries, such as Fried Potatoes with Hot Dogs, Pork Cake and Water Pie Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE. She has been ...