nLearn about the Depression Era, how Grandma cooked, and enjoy simple, basic cooking n- A collection of over 450 recipes from the Depression Era n- Back-to-the-Basics recipes use ingredients common to most kitchens n- Includes household hints, weights and measures, a spice guide and even some period poetry n- Brief descriptions of positive aspects of life during the 30s are noted throughout the book n- Written in a light style; nicely illustrated