Baking
What was used as one of the substitutes for sugar?
Maple syrup
What calcium-rich beverage was actually not rationed during the war?
Milk (only fresh; the military got priority for canned/dried dairy)
This luxury food item was widely encouraged as a "tempting snack or a full meal."
Lobster
What was used as a substitute for eggs in mayonnaise?
Potato
What beloved cake was popularized during WWII?
Carrot cake
True or False: Beans were prohibited from being sold in cans.
True! Beans, along with apples, carrots, pork, and spaghetti (+many more), were not available in cans.
Over 150 million pounds
A key ingredient in many salads of the time, leading into the 50s
Gelatine
Cornflakes
How many eggs a week was the average Brit allowed?
1 (vegetarians got more, but weren't given meat coupons)
True or False: the idea of Meatless Tuesdays was first introduced during World War II
False! It was actually introduced during WWI, but it was still widely followed and encouraged during WWII
25%
1947 (June)
In what year was white bread banned?
1942
What were the two main reasons behind rationing/food restrictions?
1) Army needs
2) Reduced importation
The ingredients to the "Canadian War Cake" (3)
hot water, brown sugar, lard, raisins, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves
True or False: Food prices increased after rationing was introduced.
False! Food prices were actually "frozen," to allow Canadians to continue to afford other necessities such as fuel/shelter to promote equity.