Cabbage and noodles, or haluski, is an "A-plus" recipe that comes together in a few simple steps. The hearty cabbage ...

Discover the humble Depression-era sandwich that stood the test of time thanks to its simple ingredients, rich flavor, and ...

Buttermilk Pie became a popular dessert during the Great Depression because its ingredients were affordable and on-hand.

The Great Depression wasn’t just an economic catastrophe — it was a culinary revolution born from necessity. Between 1929 and 1939, families across America had to reimagine what it meant to put food ...

The Great Depression required home cooks to be crafty and creative with their recipes. With many ingredients scarce or too costly, these culinary geniuses had to find alternatives for eggs, butter, ...

Depression-era cooking, as a subject, can be viewed as a master class in making do. The intrepid home chefs of this period, spurred by widespread economic privation and supply shortages, became adept ...

An excerpt from A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs (Schocken/Nextbook): As with cities, whole decades have their ideal playlists. Dorothy Fields would have had a box seat in the ...