1944 Health For Victory Meal Planning Guide February WWII Recipes Ephemera
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This original "Health For Victory" Meal Planning Guide from February 1944 offers a fascinating glimpse into American home economics during World War II. Published by the Home Economics Institute and Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, this booklet was designed to help families prepare point-thrifty menus and navigate rationing challenges. The guide features 187 recipes and 10 master menus with alternate suggestions, emphasizing nutrition and food conservation essential to the wartime effort.The cover image charmingly depicts children baking heart-shaped cookies, reflecting the era's focus on family and resourcefulness. Inside, readers will find practical advice on meal planning, nutrition tips from Dr. Helen A. Hunscher, and medical insights from Dr. Frank M. Gatto. Articles include ration point news, myth-busting about food, and encouragement to involve the whole family in meal preparation. The booklet measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and retains its original three-hole punch for binder storage.A collectible piece of WWII ephemera, this guide captures the spirit of home front resilience and offers valuable historical context for collectors of vintage cookbooks, wartime memorabilia, and American domestic history. It is a rare find for those interested in how everyday Americans contributed to the war effort through careful meal planning and resourceful cooking.
This original "Health For Victory" Meal Planning Guide from February 1944 offers a fascinating glimpse into American home economics during World War II. Published by the Home Economics Institute and Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, this booklet was designed to help families prepare point-thrifty menus and navigate rationing challenges. The guide features 187 recipes and 10 master menus with alternate suggestions, emphasizing nutrition and food conservation essential to the wartime effort.The cover image charmingly depicts children baking heart-shaped cookies, reflecting the era's focus on family and resourcefulness. Inside, readers will find practical advice on meal planning, nutrition tips from Dr. Helen A. Hunscher, and medical insights from Dr. Frank M. Gatto. Articles include ration point news, myth-busting about food, and encouragement to involve the whole family in meal preparation. The booklet measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and retains its original three-hole punch for binder storage.A collectible piece of WWII ephemera, this guide captures the spirit of home front resilience and offers valuable historical context for collectors of vintage cookbooks, wartime memorabilia, and American domestic history. It is a rare find for those interested in how everyday Americans contributed to the war effort through careful meal planning and resourceful cooking.
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