HistoryfromTasting Table3 weeks ago18 Foods People Ate During The Great Depression - Tasting TableThe Great Depression caused widespread poverty and food scarcity, prompting simple, budget-friendly meals like bread-and-butter sandwiches and inventive frugal recipes.
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