Everyday Foods in War Time

"Everyday Foods in War Time" by Mary Swartz Rose is a manual from World War I, offering advice on how to eat well when food is scarce and costly. The book teaches families how to make the most of their food during wartime and stay healthy, even when supplies are limited, promoting patriotism and careful spending. It starts by explaining how important food is during war, showing how things like milk can take the place of pricier items like meat. Readers learn about proteins, vitamins, and calories to help them cook healthy and affordable meals. Rose uses creative comparisons to help people think of their diets as structures that need to be carefully constructed. It offers tips on how to best use ingredients, stressing the importance of good food for everyone, both at home and on the battlefield, underscoring a theme of community responsibility.