From a wartime edition of The American Woman's Cookbook, some delicious Great Depression food.

Spread peanut butter and mayonnaise on bread, add an entire onion
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[–] 16 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I believe these were a holdover from the Depression, maybe some developed a taste.

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  • [–] [S] 13 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    It's definitely the kind of food my 1920s grandparents came away from their childhood enjoying, but I haven't seen the recipe itself from that era. Usually butter sandwiches and toast sandwiches were the stereotypical anti-starvation sandwiches.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago

    A cracker tastes good, when you're starving. This sandwich would be a feast.

    Also, wartime economy wasn't great, either. But the soldiers were somewhat fed, although moldy bread and meager rations were often the meal.

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