What is a wacky cake and why does it have such a, well, wacky name? Before veganism was a thing, people made vegan cakes by necessity during the Great Depression in the U.S., when ingredients like ...

Depression-era cooking wasn’t just about making do with less-it created some incredibly delicious recipes that shine through generations. My grandmother taught me how frugal cooks transformed simple ...

The Great Depression required home cooks to be crafty and creative with their recipes. With many ingredients scarce or too costly, these culinary geniuses had to find alternatives for eggs, butter, ...