A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression

The Great Depression: America's Food Crisis is a groundbreaking exploration of how the economic collapse of the 1930s transformed America's culinary culture.

Through in-depth research and engaging storytelling, this book reveals how the crisis led to a shift from abundance to scarcity, and how the federal government stepped in to address food insecurity.

The author delves into the impact of these changes on women's roles in the kitchen and the rise of processed foods, ultimately leading to a revival of regional cooking traditions.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, food culture, or the social and political factors that shape our relationship with food.