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My grandmother would tell stories of the "war years" and of the rationing and victory gardening that went into effect just after the attack on Pearl Harbor; colored tokens, which later took the place of stamps, were what she remembered most about the rationing system. Learning to adjust recipes w...

I usually set a perpetual starter for sweet dough bread (not sour dough). Homemakers used this extensively during the Depression and World War II when money was scarce. If tended to properly, these starters will last for years. Also, you can make baking yeast with hops, flour, potatoes and cornme...

It is hard to explain why -- and maybe I shouldn't even attempt to -- but this film made tears well up in my eyes. If there ever was a more poignant example of bringing history to life, this short film fits the bill. Job well done!

Hi Betty,

You hit another homer right out of the park, my friend! It's late and while I should be heading to bed my stomach is RUMBLING after watching this video. If you have the means (damn this Recession!) consider investing in a pressure cooker to throw in all your chicken carcasses and vegeta...

Dear Clara,

Thanks for the videos, the recipes and words of wisdom, all of which are needed now more than ever. I'm sad to learn that you will be "closing shop" soon. Losing you is like losing your best friend: someone else may come along to fill the gap but they sure as hell are no replacement. ...

For those who actually lived the "frontier life" everyday chores were no big deal -- it was all they knew. Today, we have so many conveniences that we forget how far we've come as a nation, and as a people, that many of us are flat out spoiled. As for the little "Californian girls" they're lucky ...

I love these types of shows, especially wartime experiments, like the 1940s House. The only thing these participants seem to forget when commenting on their children's misbehavior is that children today are far more pampered than those who live during the war years. Back in those days, if you mis...

I love the camera angle from behind -- it takes me back to my high school days when all you were able to do after a long boring test was gaze at the back of your buddy's dress shoes in the next row over and watch him play with his loafers for the rest of the period. Talk about eye candy...

Hey Diva,

Your recipes are so down-to-earth it's AWESOME! I love brining, but I haven't yet tried buttermilk so I'm going to use your recipe. Since you love using buttermilk, have you ever tried saving a cup of store-bought cultured buttermilk and to it adding three cups of whole milk to make you...

Does anyone out there know the name of the swing song playing during the piece about the USO dances (6:47)? I remember dancing to it when I was in high school and cannot, for the life of me, remember the name of it. Any help is most appreciated! Thanks!

I love these old wartime reels, especially the ones about gardening and being resourceful, rather than wasteful. When it came to gardening in the ground -- I sucked at it! Then, I made loads of homemade organic compost, poured it into flower pots, added my seedlings (and some mycorrhizal fungi), ...

Hi Noreen,

I love your videos -- they are just so down to earth, it's awesome! I have a question about letting my bread starter sit out: Do I let it sit out on the counter top or can I place it inside my refrigerator? Also, what is the best way to store yeast-based starters -- with a tight-fittin...

Dear Candra,

Great videos, as always! I recently heard of a pie crust prep method called "fraisage", but the recipe in which I found this method used all butter. My question: is the fraisage method best only with pie crust doughs made with all butter or do I have room to experiment, as with your...

"Hope is a good thing--maybe the best of things--and no good thing ever dies."

--Andy

Hello, I actually purchased a bar of unscented lye soap from you on ebay and I LOVE THIS STUFF!!! The little patches of eczema on my elbows are GONE! This also makes an excellent shaving soap. I'd love to learn how to make my own unscented lye soap. What suggestions would you offer a complete nov...