Now we have Halloween over and done with we are already thinking about Christmas in our house! A few years ago I started making Mock Turkey (Murkey) every year and we love it! (it’s cheap and really tasty!) It will definitely be on our table once again! What 1940s WW2 ration book recipe do you think you will serve at Christmas?
Some of my old recipes recreated on the blog and on YouTube.
Gingerbread Men —> https://the1940sexperiment.com/2021/12/24/gingerbread-people-recipe-no-197/
First I want to say that the recent photo shows you looking well. I hope this is the case. I have missed your posts!
Growing up in London , most people we knew could not afgord Chicken, never mind Turkey! We simply had the usual leg of lamb with all the trimmings. My mother made lots of mock things but not mock turkey so I am interested to hear how it turns out. And no one was vegetarian and those who couldnt afford mest got rickets. Tough times but as kids we still had a good Christmas.
Best regards
Franky Hindmarsh
I think you’ll find that rickets is caused by “soft bones” caused by either genetics or dietary reasons such as a lack of vitamin D and calcium as well as a low protein diet.
I’m reminded of growing up in the 70’s, dad used to bring home surplus Army Ration boxes (he worked at the local base). Everything came in tins. I still have an unopened one of chocolate and boiled sweets, likely disgusting by now, as a keepsake. Odd I know.
However one of the best things from the Rations was tins of Mock Turtle Soup. Used to love it. I have no idea what Turtle Soup tastes of, but to me this was heaven. Your mention of Mock Turkey made me think of the Soup and took me right back to happy times.
I love your blog and your posts. This year I am going to make mince pies for the first time. I found a pan and have to give it a go. Hoping the family will enjoy it here in America. I’m also going to make a Christmas pudding. I’m ambitious this year.
Oooo that sounds wonderful! I adore mince pies and can’t wait to make some (and buy some!). Can’t wait to hear how your pudding and mince pies come out!