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A review by debbiecuddy
A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression by Andrew Coe, Jane Ziegelman
4.0
Summer Bingo-About Food
Well researched and interesting to read, this book looks at the history of food policy and ideas about nutrition in America during the first half of the 20th century. I found it sickening to read about the cruel attitude politicians had toward the hungry and needy and am sad that this attitude continues today. I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for how my grandmothers cooked and their penchant for white sauce. I am thankful that they never made some of the dishes mentioned in this book!
Well researched and interesting to read, this book looks at the history of food policy and ideas about nutrition in America during the first half of the 20th century. I found it sickening to read about the cruel attitude politicians had toward the hungry and needy and am sad that this attitude continues today. I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for how my grandmothers cooked and their penchant for white sauce. I am thankful that they never made some of the dishes mentioned in this book!