Ration Book Changes

Happy Friday Lovelies

Here we are at the end of another work week… so this morning I went did the weekly grocery shop. There was a bit of chatter at the store about the fact sugar rationing changes on Sunday. Instead of each stamp being valid for 1 pound of sugar over a 2-week span, have doubled the value of each stamp to 2 pounds of sugar and extending its validity to a full month

  

I don't think it will affect us.. we will still get 4lb sugar a month for the two of us... and for us that's quite a bit.

When I got home I got changed and because its Friday it was time to give the dining room a good clean. I also cleaned the hall, threw a couple of buckets of soapy water over the front porch and steps and gave them a good scrub.

When MrD got home we had an early dinner.

I made a quick and easy Chicken Fricassee

Then we spent an enjoyable evening at our local cinema watching creepy horror movie

starring Bela Lugosi.. one of Hubby's favourite actors

The Corpse Vanishes 1942 

starring  Bela Lugosi and Luana Walters

One Egg Cupcakes

Its Thurday again Lovelies...

This week is flying by, and as usual Thursday was Kitchen cleaning day.

Thankfully tomorrow is shopping day as the fridge is looking very sorry for itself... 

although being so empty its easier to wipe clean

The pantry however is still looking well stocked.

 Last years preserving has paid off and we still have lots of canned goods

 and its almost time to start preserving this years harvest too!

So my shopping list this week is mainly fresh foods and vegetables

The tomatoes in the Victory Garden are growing in abundance..

 lots of different varieties...    

yet none of them show any sign of turning red!

The cake tin was looking a bit empty. Although MrD and I dont eat a lot of sweet treats.. its nice to be able to grab a little something to have with a nice cup of tea. These cupcakes from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, February 1942 fit the bill perfectly.... and the recipe only uses one egg.. great for a wartime bake.

The cakes rose beautifully, were light and tasted lovely. I topped them with the Creamy Chocolate Frosting used in the recipe, which only used 2 squares of chocolate.. but next time I will use some of my homemade jam and make little fairy cakes

1/4 cup shortening

2/3 cup sugar

1 egg

11/3 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Thoroly cream shortening and sugar
• Add egg, and beat well. 
• Add flour, sifted with salt and baking powder, alternately with milk and vanilla extract. 
• Fill greased cupcake pans two-thirds full. 
• Bake in moderate oven (375°) 20 minutes. 

Original Magazine Clipping

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
February 1942

Another Wednesday... Another New Book

Happy Wednesday Lovelies

As its Wednesday its bathrooms day. 

They get a swish and a wipe every day... 

but once a week they get a good scrub! 

Bon Ami Cleaning Products Ad
1942

And my cleaner of choice? Bon Ami. 

It leaves everything gleaming and gets rid of those stubborn stains

House work down.. I managed to sit down with a cuppa and read some of the book I started last night

Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie published in 1941

MrD has already read it and enjoyed it!. 

And just like the other books she has written.. I just cant put it down

For dinner we had a very simple chicken stir fry followed by Lemon Cracker Pudding ...

Broadcast June 24, 1942

And to end the day we relaxed  listening to another Suspense Radio Show.. "Wet Saturday"

Estofado Sonorense.. Beef Stew, Sonora Style

Happy Tuesday Lovelies 

and what a hot day is been... but the garden is blooming...

especially the roses.

and look....our first turnip

Im sure it will be delicious especially the turnip tops

Tuesday means its Living Room cleaning day. 

I really love the way the room smells after all the polishing is done

Dinner tonight was the first recipe I've tried from a newly aquired "Elena's Famous Mexican and Spanish Recipes" by Elena Zelayeta 1944. And I was pleasantly surprised.

The stew meat was very tender and the dish full of flavour... and I made no changes,  The dish cooked down and thickened, so I served it over Mexican Rice with some tortillas. But there was enough leftover for us to have later in the week.. possibly served as a soup

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 large onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced

1 cup tomato sauce

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon oregano

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons flour

Original Book Recipe

• Place meat in heavy pan
• Add minced onion, garlic, and bell pepper 
• Pour tomato sauce over all, then add vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper, and last the flour sprinkled over 
• Cook on top of stove, covered, approximately 1½ hours, or until tender. 
• Do not use any shortening; the fat on the meat will be suficient. 

Elena's Famous Mexican and Spanish Recipes

by Elena Zelayeta 1944