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Survival Foods During the Dust Bowl: The Great Depression Era

Survival Foods During the Dust Bowl: The Great Depression Era

Explore the extraordinary lengths people went to for sustenance during the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression. This episode delves into the unique and often surprising foods that helped families survive amidst severe droughts and dust storms in the Southern Plains of the United States. Learn about the nutrition-focused meals that became staples during this challenging time.

#Dust Bowl, #Great Depression, #Survival Foods, #Historical Meals, #Canned Tumbleweed Leaves, #Popcorn with Milk, #Corned Beef Luncheon Salad, #Carrot Marmalade, #Bacon Grease, #Tuscan Olive Oil, #Dandelion Salad, #Casseroles, #Depression Cake, #Jackrabbit, #Pickled Fruits, #Cornmeal Mush, #Bean Soup


Timeline

00:00:Introduction

00:51:Canned Tumbleweed Leaves

01:39:Ball

01:46:Popcorn with Milk

02:37:Corned Beef Luncheon Salad

03:21:Carrot Marmalade

04:27:Bacon Grease

04:45:Tuscan Olive Oil

05:10:Dandelion Salad

05:50:Casseroles

06:41:Depression Cake

07:21:Jackrabbit

07:59:Pickled Fruits

08:32:Cornmeal Mush

09:09:Bean Soup