Preparing for rationing. - The 1940's ExperimentWith horror the scale read 284.2 lbs this morning, about a 30 lb weight gain since end of April after taking part in the London Marathon. Over the past month or so the extra weight is making me tired, making me hurt again and I’ve stopped walking because its uncomfortable. A HUGE contrast to just […]
MayDay Emergency Food RationsSome time ago a bug out bag was left in the closet of my home and there it sat for years until the contents became outdated and it was no longer safe to keep for emergencies. Not wanting the rations to go to waist I elected to give them to a homeless man, but as they were outdated I figured I should try one first. These MayDay rations are dry and sweet with a mild cinnamon flavor. They are hard to get down without water. Now, they were outdated when I tried them so they could have been…
This Is How Military Food Rations Look For Different Armies (14 Pics)This Is How Military Food Rations Look For Different Armies (14 Pics) No battle was ever won on an empty stomach. According to historians one Roman legion had to consume 120 sheep a day for their meat ration crusaders would recharge on dry meat and grain while Napoleons soldiers spent most of their time desperately hungry. But fast forward to the modern day and we see a whole different story. Neatly packaged and super-compact military food rations are an easy way to provide that…
Food Rationing & Recipes in World War IITricia Goyer shares a look at what food rationing look like during WWII and a few recipes you might want to try!
Food in wartimeMrs Lewis, of Severne Road, interviewed in 1977 That was very hard really (rationing). Because working a full day you don't have time to go shopping. Not to get anything special, you know. Sheila used to go and do most of it from the shops down the road, just local shops. We just had our rations, and …we used to have an ounce of butter a head a week, and I think it was four ounces of margarine a head. Still, there's only the two of us, so we had 2 oz. of butter and 4 oz. of margarine. And…
Japanese Emergency Rations (Disaster Prevention Goods)Japan is a nation that sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which means volcanic activity and earthquakes have happened and can happen in the f...
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Could We Handle Food Rationing Today? - The Prepared PageCould We Handle Food Rationing Today? Photo: lavenderandlovage.com It's been many years since the majority of western countries have experienced the broad rationing of food. We've had shortages of specific items for periods of time which saw prices on said products shoot up and then slowly work their way back down as the market stabilized. ...
World War 2 Rationing Meal PlansGet a look at World War 2 rationing with these food rationing meal plans. They come straight from a Food Fight for Freedom by Home Economics Institute’s booklet issued during the war to help homemakers make the most of their rations.
How To Store Emergency Food"Raise Your Kids Like an Army Dad" tip #2. Next time one of the little darlings complains about the meal someone else has prepared for them, make sure they find these on their plate for the next few days.
This Food Was Once Packaged Military RationsIn early 2017, a photographer, a videographer, and a chef whose dad served in the military walked into a bar. Over drinks, Henry Hargreaves, Jimmy Pham, and...
WWII Rationing: Lessons We Can Use Now - Life with DeeThere is much to be learned from the study of wartime rationing. As we face these uncertain times it is helpful to look to the past for guidance.