2023 Fall Newsletter

WORLD WAR II RECIPES

On December 7, 1941, the United States declared war on Japan. Germany and Italy declared war on the United States a few days later which brought the U.S. into World War II. While the men went off to war the American Women were managing the home front. To keep the fighting properly fed, the war Price and Rationing Program had created the rationing coupons. The hardest hit were Meats, Dairy, Sugar, Coffee and Tea. The following rec ipes were created by imaginative homemakers during that time. SPAM Luncheon Casserole 1 can SPAM, cut in small cubes 1/2 to 3/4 Cup Milk 2 cups diced cooked potatoes, hot 2 cups corn, fresh or canned (drained) Salt and Pepper to taste 1/3 cup onion, minced and sautéed in 2 T. butter Thin slices of cheese as desired Butter a casserole dish. Combine milk and corn in pan and heat. Arrange all ingredients in layers. Add seasonings. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes or until hot throughout and bubbly. Lay cheese on top and return to oven until cheese melts. (Warning) Spam was introduced during the war which evidently, the soldiers had more than their share. When they got home, they requested anything for lunch "But Not SPAM" Syrup Cake 2 ½ cups sifted flour 2 ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. Salt ½ cup shortening 1 cup syrup 2 eggs, unbeaten ½ cup milk 1 tsp. vanillia flavoring Sift flour, add baking powder and salt and sift 3 times. Cream shortening. Add syrup gradually, beat after each addition, ¼ cup each time. Add eggs one at a time. Beat after each addition. Add remaining flour in thirds with milk in halves. Beat cake after each step to ensure a good one. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 350 degree oven until cake tests done

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Greeters, answer phone, if bored can help in other ways or read or knit etc. Computer input of all kinds Clip, Paste and scan obituaries (we have approx. 44,000) G reeters, answer phone, if bored can help in other ways or read or knit etc. Computer input of all kinds Clip, Paste and scan obituary cards (we have approx. 44,000). Log in etc. all incoming museum items

Research and answer incoming e-mail requests People with strong backs to help move or reorga nize items Change our monthly displays Write articles for Quarterly Help with binding books — published in-house or otherwise There’s always dusting, running sweeper and gen eral house keeping Docents , “not that stuff that hunters put out to attract buck deer” but a person who leads guided tours especially through a museum or art gallery

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