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Great Depression cookingFrom frozen foods to Jell-O molds, the 1930s and 40s saw a huge upsurge in convenience foods. Building on the popularity of brands like Wonder Bread, Kool-Aid, Velveeta Cheese, and Hostess Cakes, American supermarkets stocked up on mass-produced items. Discover how creative and economical cooks transformed these products during the Depression era and through the rationing of World War II.
