1944 Health for Victory Meal Planning Guide WWII Ration Recipes Mansfield
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This original 1944 "Health for Victory" Meal Planning Guide, published by the Home Economics Institute and Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, offers a fascinating glimpse into wartime American home economics. Featuring point-thrifty menus and 207 recipes, this guide was designed to help families save money and stretch rationed food supplies during World War II. The cover boldly proclaims "I Saved $10 a Week on My Grocery Bill," highlighting its practical value. Inside, you'll find detailed meal plans, tips for making the most of leftovers, and educational sections such as "The Basic 7 Food Chart" which encouraged balanced nutrition despite rationing. The guide includes recipes for economical dishes like scalloped spinach with cheese, stewed tomatoes, and vegetable casseroles, along with advice on growing Victory Gardens. The guide also features charming wartime illustrations and an engaging letter from a satisfied reader.Measuring roughly 8.5 x 11 inches, this booklet is a rare collectible piece of American wartime ephemera. It offers unique historical insight into everyday life during the 1940s food rationing era, making it a must-have for collectors of World War II memorabilia, vintage cookbooks, and home economics materials. The item shows some minor wear and typical aging for its age but remains intact and fully legible.
This original 1944 "Health for Victory" Meal Planning Guide, published by the Home Economics Institute and Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, offers a fascinating glimpse into wartime American home economics. Featuring point-thrifty menus and 207 recipes, this guide was designed to help families save money and stretch rationed food supplies during World War II. The cover boldly proclaims "I Saved $10 a Week on My Grocery Bill," highlighting its practical value. Inside, you'll find detailed meal plans, tips for making the most of leftovers, and educational sections such as "The Basic 7 Food Chart" which encouraged balanced nutrition despite rationing. The guide includes recipes for economical dishes like scalloped spinach with cheese, stewed tomatoes, and vegetable casseroles, along with advice on growing Victory Gardens. The guide also features charming wartime illustrations and an engaging letter from a satisfied reader.Measuring roughly 8.5 x 11 inches, this booklet is a rare collectible piece of American wartime ephemera. It offers unique historical insight into everyday life during the 1940s food rationing era, making it a must-have for collectors of World War II memorabilia, vintage cookbooks, and home economics materials. The item shows some minor wear and typical aging for its age but remains intact and fully legible.
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