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27/06/05 - Food in wartime Scotland

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WWII recipes (PDF) pdf logo

 

During the Second World War food was in short supply and many everyday items were either unavailable or rationed. Why not check out our rationing timeline (PDF) that shows when different foodstufs were rationed during the Second World War. It also shows the typical weekly ration that an average Scot would have had to live on.

You can also try some wartime cookery for yourself with our wartime recipes (PDF)! Why not try and whip up some mock oysters:

Mock Oysters

Ingredients
6 Sardines, boned and skinned
6 large Artichokes, boiled and rubbed through a sieve
2 Tbsp Cream
Salt and Pepper
Breadcrumbs

Method

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly and use to fill oyster or scallop shells. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and brown in an oven. Should be served very hot.

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