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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Info. On World War II Rationing
This is one of the best books I have found about rationing during World War II. It delves deeply into all aspects of rationing: how the British Ministry of Food (MoF) worked out an equal delivery of food throughout the country (and this in a very class-ridden society); how ordinary people made do and adapted favorite recipes to small amounts of meat, butter, and sugar; and how the country pulled together during the war to make this all work. Fascinating and highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Perspective!
There ARE recipes in here, but it’s more of a history of what people prepared, and how they secured the foods they needed/wanted during WWII, along with foods they used for substitutions, and how people survived food rationing.
4.0 out of 5 stars Deals Only With UK
No help with rationing in the USA.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
So pleased with this book!! There is so much information about the period!
5.0 out of 5 stars So enjoyable to consider the homefront experience!
I enjoy this sort of thing. You may want to find the documentary series, Wartime Farm, by Ruth Goodman et al., which is along the same lines.I have good reason to be tired of reading or hearing about war itself. It's so much more enjoyable to consider the homefront experience: victory gardens, rationing and wartime recipes, mending and making-do! I've had altogether too much of war itself "on the pointy end!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative with black and white pictures
It had a lot of the author's memories in it, a lot of black and white pictures, and the print was a little smaller than expected, but it is packed with information on England during the WWII. Interesting book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This was a great book with lots of information on the experiences of the English people during WWII. I recommend this book to anyone interested in that period.
3.0 out of 5 stars Passed this one on
Not what I was expecting in terms of content.
Civismo británico
Este libro es una interesante recopilación de las dietas y penurias que hubo en Gran Bretaña durante la 2ª guerra mundial. La autora tenía 12 años, afirma, en el apogeo de los bombardeos alemanes.El libro es prolijo y hay detalles de minucia que interesan menos, pero hay dos hechos muy destacables: Gran Bretaña no pasó hambre durante esa guerra, cosa única, salvo los EEUU. Lo segundo es su civismo y organización.Había escasez, pero en cuanto a dietas equitativas, con cuidado especial de niños y mujeres embarazadas y personal con tareas duras dejando de lado los soldados, no creo los alemanes - reyes de la organización- lo superasen. Había mercado negro, claro, pero era relativamente reducido y la calidad de la comida, mediocre, era no obstante, suficiente para una dieta sin falta de vitaminas, grasas , y lo necesario para subsistir, acortandose hasta cierto punto la calidad de las comidas entre ricos y pobres, excepto en vinos y licores. (Gran Bretaña pagaba asombrosamente, no poca parte de su deuda con EEUU con la exportación de su whisky escocés, así que no había mucho).Le entrada de EEUU en la guerra alivió ésto, pero las cartillas de racionamiento duraron hasta 4-5 años de acabada la guerra. Curiosa la constante afirmación de que los huevos, tan corrientes ahora, eran uno de los alimentos más escasos, casi más que la carne.En fin, una organización y un comportamiento cívico que en España nos es bastante ajeno, me temo.
Culinary Nostalgia: A Journey Through Wartime Kitchens.
“Spuds, Spam and Eating for Victory” is a nostalgic and insightful journey into the culinary world of wartime Britain, skillfully chronicled by author Anon. This book offers a unique blend of historical context and practical cooking advice, illustrating how families made the most of limited resources during a time of scarcity.What I found particularly endearing about this book is its connection to my own family history. The strategies and recipes detailed in the book brought back vivid memories of my grandmother, who employed many of these techniques well into the 1970s. Her resourcefulness in the kitchen, a skill honed during those challenging times, was a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of that generation. I also remember my mother talking about the importance of boiling your potatoes before peeling them so as not to loose flavour and nutrients.This is a great read for anyone interested in history, cooking, or simply looking to reconnect with the past. It serves as a reminder of the enduring human spirit and the power of creativity in the face of hardship. For me, it was a poignant reminder of my grandmother’s kitchen and the lasting legacy of her culinary wisdom.
Unexpectedly fascinating
I picked this book up on a whim in the Imperial War Museum bookshop after a visit to see a poster exhibition. I intended to have a quick browse then give it to my elderly Aunt - but it has turned out to be fascinating, a real glimpse into the minutiae of daily home life during the wartime. Most history focuses on soldiers and the big events, what is great about this book is it lets you get an understanding of what an average day back then must have been like.It is written in a chatty style, mixing facts with recollections, that just really brings it to life.This would be a great quirky present not just for people who are interested in old style cooking or the history of a few generations back, but also for anyone who has an allotment since "dig for victory" and growing your own vegies was a big part of life back then.
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Great historic read
10 recipes. Hundreds of not
Reads like someone's dissertation. Rather depressing. Tiny 10 pagerecipe section
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Info. On World War II Rationing
This is one of the best books I have found about rationing during World War II. It delves deeply into all aspects of rationing: how the British Ministry of Food (MoF) worked out an equal delivery of food throughout the country (and this in a very class-ridden society); how ordinary people made do and adapted favorite recipes to small amounts of meat, butter, and sugar; and how the country pulled together during the war to make this all work. Fascinating and highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Perspective!
There ARE recipes in here, but it’s more of a history of what people prepared, and how they secured the foods they needed/wanted during WWII, along with foods they used for substitutions, and how people survived food rationing.
4.0 out of 5 stars Deals Only With UK
No help with rationing in the USA.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
So pleased with this book!! There is so much information about the period!
5.0 out of 5 stars So enjoyable to consider the homefront experience!
I enjoy this sort of thing. You may want to find the documentary series, Wartime Farm, by Ruth Goodman et al., which is along the same lines.I have good reason to be tired of reading or hearing about war itself. It's so much more enjoyable to consider the homefront experience: victory gardens, rationing and wartime recipes, mending and making-do! I've had altogether too much of war itself "on the pointy end!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative with black and white pictures
It had a lot of the author's memories in it, a lot of black and white pictures, and the print was a little smaller than expected, but it is packed with information on England during the WWII. Interesting book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This was a great book with lots of information on the experiences of the English people during WWII. I recommend this book to anyone interested in that period.
3.0 out of 5 stars Passed this one on
Not what I was expecting in terms of content.
Civismo británico
Este libro es una interesante recopilación de las dietas y penurias que hubo en Gran Bretaña durante la 2ª guerra mundial. La autora tenía 12 años, afirma, en el apogeo de los bombardeos alemanes.El libro es prolijo y hay detalles de minucia que interesan menos, pero hay dos hechos muy destacables: Gran Bretaña no pasó hambre durante esa guerra, cosa única, salvo los EEUU. Lo segundo es su civismo y organización.Había escasez, pero en cuanto a dietas equitativas, con cuidado especial de niños y mujeres embarazadas y personal con tareas duras dejando de lado los soldados, no creo los alemanes - reyes de la organización- lo superasen. Había mercado negro, claro, pero era relativamente reducido y la calidad de la comida, mediocre, era no obstante, suficiente para una dieta sin falta de vitaminas, grasas , y lo necesario para subsistir, acortandose hasta cierto punto la calidad de las comidas entre ricos y pobres, excepto en vinos y licores. (Gran Bretaña pagaba asombrosamente, no poca parte de su deuda con EEUU con la exportación de su whisky escocés, así que no había mucho).Le entrada de EEUU en la guerra alivió ésto, pero las cartillas de racionamiento duraron hasta 4-5 años de acabada la guerra. Curiosa la constante afirmación de que los huevos, tan corrientes ahora, eran uno de los alimentos más escasos, casi más que la carne.En fin, una organización y un comportamiento cívico que en España nos es bastante ajeno, me temo.
Culinary Nostalgia: A Journey Through Wartime Kitchens.
“Spuds, Spam and Eating for Victory” is a nostalgic and insightful journey into the culinary world of wartime Britain, skillfully chronicled by author Anon. This book offers a unique blend of historical context and practical cooking advice, illustrating how families made the most of limited resources during a time of scarcity.What I found particularly endearing about this book is its connection to my own family history. The strategies and recipes detailed in the book brought back vivid memories of my grandmother, who employed many of these techniques well into the 1970s. Her resourcefulness in the kitchen, a skill honed during those challenging times, was a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of that generation. I also remember my mother talking about the importance of boiling your potatoes before peeling them so as not to loose flavour and nutrients.This is a great read for anyone interested in history, cooking, or simply looking to reconnect with the past. It serves as a reminder of the enduring human spirit and the power of creativity in the face of hardship. For me, it was a poignant reminder of my grandmother’s kitchen and the lasting legacy of her culinary wisdom.
Unexpectedly fascinating
I picked this book up on a whim in the Imperial War Museum bookshop after a visit to see a poster exhibition. I intended to have a quick browse then give it to my elderly Aunt - but it has turned out to be fascinating, a real glimpse into the minutiae of daily home life during the wartime. Most history focuses on soldiers and the big events, what is great about this book is it lets you get an understanding of what an average day back then must have been like.It is written in a chatty style, mixing facts with recollections, that just really brings it to life.This would be a great quirky present not just for people who are interested in old style cooking or the history of a few generations back, but also for anyone who has an allotment since "dig for victory" and growing your own vegies was a big part of life back then.
💯
Great historic read
10 recipes. Hundreds of not
Reads like someone's dissertation. Rather depressing. Tiny 10 pagerecipe section
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