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War Cake & Emergency Steak

War Cake & Emergency Steak

Grab your ration books, The Feast is heading back to 1945! Find out how the US and Canada got patriotic with its cooking during World War II. This week we'll see how both radio and radar...

The Feast

September 9, 201625m 31s

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Show Notes

Grab your ration books, The Feast is heading back to 1945! Find out how the US and Canada got patriotic with its cooking during World War II. This week we'll see how both radio and radar transformed North American food. What did Betty Crocker have to do with the war department? How do you bake a cake without eggs? And why did the Canadian government want people to drink more milk? From war brides to washing machines, get ready for a kitchen revolution on this week's episode. 

Written & Produced by Laura Carlson

Research Assistance by Meghan Kirby

Technical Direction by Mike Portt

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