1930s: carefree summers

Article Abstract:

A woman remembers the 1930s as a time when her mother sewed all their clothes, baked their bread and cooked their meals to stretch his father's meager pay. She has fond memories of 'black-and-whites' which are halfway between a cake and a cookie. They tasted delicious and she always associates them with special events and carefree summers.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

1930s: seizing the opportunity

Article Abstract:

A woman recounts that during the Great Depression her grandfather was always on the road looking for jobs where he could find them. He would send money whenever he had work but that did not happen regularly. Her grandmother was a very good cook and sent out her children to sell the baked goods she made.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

1930s: a recess treat

Article Abstract:

A man recounts that during the Great Depression her mother sent him to school with potato candy. It is made by mixing mashed potato with confectioner's sugar and turning it into a soft dough. The latter is then spread on a sugar-covered board where peanut butter is applied and rolled like jelly roll.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: