Eating Like It’s World War 1 for a Day

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In this video, I step back in time and follow a real World War 1 meal plan for an entire day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — to see what it was really like to cook and eat before processed food took over our kitchens. These meal plans were designed during wartime rationing to keep families nourished, healthy, and frugal. From simple porridge and stewed prunes to “meatless” dinners and homemade bread, every dish tells a story about how people once lived — and how little they wasted. Cooking from scratch, using whole ingredients, and following this plan made me realize just how different our relationship with food used to be. It was about nourishment, not convenience. If you enjoy old-fashioned living, historical homemaking, or cooking from scratch, I think you’ll love this one. 🍞 Would you like me to try the “poor man’s” WW1 meal plan next? Let me know in the comments! Baked Bananas •6 firm bananas •2 tbsp lemon juice •2 tbsp melted butter •cinnamon (opt.) •1/3c. sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Peel banas. Cut in half lengthwise & place in a baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, sugar & lemon juice. Baste bananas with half the mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, basting frequently. Serve hot. Dust with connamon, if desired. 📌 How To Plan Meals in Wartime - booklet https://archive.org/details/howtoplanmealsin00rose 📌 Economical Diet and Cookery in Time of Emergency - booklet https://archive.org/details/economicaldietco00rose 📌 War Economy in Food - booklet https://archive.org/details/wareconomyinfood00unit 🛒 Check ou my Amazon Storefront to see my aprons and other household supplies: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/influencer-f6c8f2ed?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsfshop_KR0BQESMRSWFQ9EAP5T6&language=en-US *Disclaimer: I will make a small commission on items purchased in my storefront, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supportingmy channel! ✨Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more farmhouse content. I post new episodes every Wednesday! #historicalcooking #frugalmeals #dailymealplan #traditionalfood #homemakinginspiration #simpleliving #homemakingmotivation