Back to Basics Cooking for the Great Depression

By Anna Patterson

Times are hard economically
With an on-going economic downturn currently continuing to trouble many lives, these times are being compared to The Great Depression, one of the most severe economic times recorded.
Many people feel the world as a whole is struggling with all of these issues today. These are tough times. Unemployment still stays at a level where many millions are unemployed.
There has been an increase in the number of people who through no fault of their own, have sunk down to the poverty level of living. The number of people going hungry without reassurance they can eat, that to, is climbing.
I hope that all of this and the other unstable economic factors don't continue to lead to another Great Depression, but I believe it is better to be safe, than sorry.
This cookbook is designed to help people who are scaling down their budget for any reason, and yet want to continue to adequately feed themselves and their family.
This book is written and shared with love. Hope it helps, and will be a benefit to people who cook out of necessity and love for those who they serve.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Anna Patterson
• Release date: Jan 28, 2012
• ISBN: 9781465770202

Anna Patterson

About the Author: Anna Patterson grew up in the Ozark Hills with a dream of becoming an archeologist. She was able as a young adult to put the desire to good use exploring the mountains and river line of the Ozarks for early artifacts from the past. Many times in her treks deep into the wilderness forests, she was able to seek out and see first hand abandoned cemeteries of pioneers and Indians there and Ghost towns which had been abandoned during an earlier time. But it was her desire to know more about the early civilizations which resulted in her entering into her studies in history, art, and especially ancient civilizations in college. Her life as a writer brought her to many years of work in Journalism from college papers to work as a reporter and at one point Society Editor. She is now pursuing her desire to write fiction novels and feels that this allows her to put to use her life’s study of antiquities. She and her husband live in a house over 100 years old with their two Yorkies and two cats.

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BACK TO BASICS: COOKING FOR THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Cookbook for people who have to pinch pennies

By Anna Patterson SMASHWORDS EDITION

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Copyright 2012 by Anna Patterson

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This book above all, is dedicated to my husband, Bill, who has always believed in me.

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BACK TO BASICS: COOKING FOR THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Cookbook for people who have to pinch pennies

By Romance Novelist Anna Patterson

The Great Depression, along about 1929, the global world had problems which escalated into something called by this name. It was such a huge economic crisis that the world will never forget it.

Quite simply, many people suffered in severe economic times. This means for many homelessness, extreme starving, and a depressed life style which was caused by unemployment.

Many people feel the world as a whole is struggling with all of these issues today. These are tough times. Unemployment still stays at a level where many millions are unemployed.

There has been an increase in the number of people who through no fault of their own, have sunk down to the poverty level of living. The number of people going hungry without reassurance they can eat, that to, is climbing.

I hope that all of this and the other unstable economic factors don't continue to lead to another Great Depression, but I believe it is better to be safe, than sorry.

This cookbook is designed to help people who are scaling down their budget for any reason, and yet want to continue to adequately feed themselves and their family.

This book is written and shared with love. Hope it helps, and will be a benefit to people who cook out of necessity and love for those who they serve.

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YEAST BREADS

Most people the world over; continue to think bread one of the most important items on the family's menu.

Yeast bread is something which it is wise to learn to make.

It should be baked in a 375 degree oven.

1. Start with one cake compressed yeast

One tablespoon sugar

Two cups liquid (milk or water)

2. seven cups flour

One-half tablespoon salt

Two tablespoons melted shortening (or left over bacon grease)

3. Put the yeast in a bowl; add sugar and a little liquid. Cover and let rise about five minutes

4. Then add yeast to all liquid. Add flour little at a time until this is mixed into the liquid mixture. Sprinkle with the salt and continue to mix. Mix until all dough is holding together.

Reviews for Back to Basics Cooking for the Great Depression

[Anya · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The recipes were good but tons of grammar and spelling mistakes not corrected, looks like a draft rather than final product. Some of the recipes were missing how long to cook or cut off suddenly mid sentence. I enjoyed the content and plan to try some recipes.