The government gave my grandma a pressure cooker. My family were all farmers. Anyway she canned everything from fish to fowl and every fruit and vegetable she could get.. This started in WW2. She died in 1980 but that damn pressure cooker is still being used every year by my aunt! That government pressure cooker has been used yearly since around 1943 or 4 and will be used this year 2021...
@Harlowerayne2 жыл бұрын
I betcha that pressure cooker wasn't manufactured in China. Back in the day the West took great pride in manufacturing their own high quality goods.
@missannie80122 жыл бұрын
I just canned my first time ever! made Strawberry Jam. So good. So I am buying my first pressure canner next week. So happy for the old ways.
@lindastorey66855 жыл бұрын
I remember my nan saving fat from meat shed cooked,and any bits of fat cut off meat was put in the bottom of the oven to render down to use later.This was well into the 50s ,and she was an avid recycler(not that she knew that word),She saved any string from parcels ,elastic bands wrapping paper envelopes so the inside could be used for shopping lists etc.Old cotton vests were cut up for floor cloths or dish cloths ,she never wasted anything if it could be reused.She taught me how to sew ,and darn and how to sew buttons to get more wear from garments etc.We need to learn these skills again ,in this wasteful ,throw away world
@Thepourdeuxchanson4 жыл бұрын
You are describing my late mother! What a thrifty, sensible and saving generation that was. No waste. If it couldn't be adapted, re-used, altered or repurposed, it was parted with with great regret. I often wonder if our sloppy throwaway society is a direct revolt against those careful, saving days. And that's a shame.
@ferdonandebull4 жыл бұрын
My grandmother was the same way.. my dad was the same way.. in fact he insisted I learn to sew, knit , darn socks and quilt. By the time I left home I could build a house from foundation to finish, overhaul a car, bake a cake from scratch and cook for myself plus all the other things I mentioned. I married a city woman and her family thought I was a genius because I could do “everything”. But it wasn’t that long ago that a man was expected to have life skills and your dad and mom made sure that you did.. Now? No one seems to know how to do shit. I just built a retirement place and put in the plumbing. A young guy helped me and as we were putting in the septic system hi was measuring . He said it was steep enough.. My 11 year old grand sone had to explain the flow rate of “poop” which is 1/4 inch for every foot... any steeper you risk leaving poop behind and any flatter and you risk leaving puddles in the pipe. I was proud because he knew shit...
@1Melody19633 жыл бұрын
You are so blessed to have her wisdom and precious memories from her. My mom is still living, but she had to work so much while I was growing up, I feel like she missed out on watching me grow up, teaching me things like this. We live too far from each other now. Her mom, my grandmother, died when my mom was a teenager so I didn’t have a granny. Be sure you share the wonderful wisdom with others.
@SirenaSpades3 жыл бұрын
It's only today that millenials think they are being environmental yet throw away everything. Going to restaurants constantly wasting food, buying fast fashion and never wearing out clothes and shoes, wasting electricity by leaving lights on and leaving heat up and ac up, the list is endless on their waste.
@patriciagibbons16083 жыл бұрын
Just so xx
@eithnemelee29972 жыл бұрын
I am only 20 but I love these videos, my late grandmother and her family managed to flee from Austria to England when the war broke out and she kept the wartime mentality for the rest of her life, she never wasted a thing. Christmas paper tied with string - no tape and no ripping it ever, it was all saved for next year. Every scrap of food used up and you had better well clean your plate at her table! I know people my age have a reputation for being lazy and spoiled but many of us are taking on a similar mindset to these old ways to be more environmentally friendly and with the shortages that covid caused. I like to read comments from older folks on these videos talking about how things were done back then to share those ideas with my friends. There is hope for this new generation, I promise! :)
@sueclark57632 жыл бұрын
I was raised by family members who went through both the depression and the War. I was taught how to can, primarily water bath canning, cooking, gardening, budgeting, shopping the sales, planning menus and sewing. I find I have used all these things my entire life and am so thankful they took the time to teach me. I'd have to say start with a garden, build up your recipes over time, stick with the basics to begin with (the absolute best, easiest biscuit recipe is on the back of the Clabber Girl baking powder can!!), start with a small garden, definitely learn to sew, again, start with simple projects and a nice little , even used, machine, just to get used to it. It will become a good friend! Invest in a water bath canning pot, maybe 15 or 20 Qt and the accessories, including a book, best one is put of by the company that makes the Ball canning jars, simple, lots of pictures and easy to follow. Don't try to go too big to begin with, start simple until you are comfortable, then expand a little. Enjoy what you do, it can be very relaxing and rewarding!! Good luck!
@grace7701 Жыл бұрын
My great aunt and uncle did the same, saved absolutely everything and reused it long after the war ended till they passed away. They lived in the US during that time so things were not as bad but that same mentality never left them. When they died we even found their unused ration books and stamps. My great uncle did serve in the army during WW2 in France.
@blvp2145 Жыл бұрын
I hope so
@timefortea1931 Жыл бұрын
Good for you! You'll find more tips in vintage housewives books and women's magazines.
@paulineyoung42603 ай бұрын
Thank you for this lovely memory...
@amygirl19834 жыл бұрын
Having a difficult and emotional day with this COVID-19 quarantine situation. Watching these videos gives me resolve and perspective. Now I’m out to dig in the dirt instead of wallowing in self-pity.
@mikegriffin34374 жыл бұрын
Good for you Amy. A garden will do you well right about now. Another series to watch is called Wartime Farm. They can be found on KZbin channel Farmvids.
@Nunofurdambiznez4 жыл бұрын
Amy - - hope you're having a better time of it these days. Your ideas of digging in the dirt inspired me a few weeks ago, to really get out in the yard and kick it up a notch! I know have the prettiest yard on the entire street (flowers, new plants and such)! Something good HAS come from this COVID-19 lockdown, I'm proud to say!
@arieheath77734 жыл бұрын
Tending a garden is excellent for mental health. Gives you something to work towards (the fruits and vegetables are a nice little bonus as well).
@GinaSigillito4 жыл бұрын
It's been quite a time, hasn't it? I find this series so comforting now and have been doing a lot of cooking and gardening myself. Hope you're doing well. :)
@SirenaSpades3 жыл бұрын
There is a difference. They weren't forced into isolation at any time, in fact, they banded together, as you can see, people grouped up - land girls joining other homes. In the pandemic, most people are forced into complete isolation. It is not humane!
@greenfingersgardener822 Жыл бұрын
I have had a allotment for the best part of 40 yrs. And in that time I have seen many people come & go. They seem to think you just dig a hole and throw a potato in, then come back a few months later to dig them up, lol. During the war, as my Nan would say. you grew as much as you stomachs would hold for a year & a night. People don't care as much now. My allotment is peace and tranquility and veg altogether
@johnkearns479010 ай бұрын
It's these videos of times gone by so informative, relaxing to listen to ,and How housewives managed to feed their Families ,as Far to much Food goes to landfill these daysc
@deborahjane685 ай бұрын
I can remember my nan an gramps doing exactly these things. My nan was the cook housekeeper an gramps the gardener.
@Wotdermatter5 жыл бұрын
Born in Fulham, 1941, and soon after taken to live in Pocklington, Yorkshire with an aunt and her husband. They had a big garden in which we grew all kinds of vegetables and we would often barter them for things we did not grow. My uncle would shoot and/or trap rabbits on his garden and the farm fields or on Pocklington Air Force Base both of which were adjacent to his land. We used many of the growing and preserving techniques shown here but not the sulphur candles. Instead, we would put cut up apples, pears, and other soft fruit into a salt water bath, pat them dry then hang them to dry to preserve them. I still use that technique when cooking when using soft fruits it prevents the fruit from browning. made lots of preserves and jams, etc. There was always something to do even at age three, such as shelling peas and beans which would also be preserved. Many people do not appreciate just what we went through but it never harmed us in any way but rather taught us to be frugal but still eat very good food. Still do the same today with many things, e.g pickles, jams, chutneys, etc. We learnt to eat what was put in front of us as nothing could be wasted. Actually, I feel sorry for those who tell me they don't have time to cook or they don't know how to cook but just go to the store and spend needless money on frozen and commercially preserved canned foods full of salt, sugar, etc. Could go on but must end my rant. 'nuf sed. plamuk aka travellingchef
@homesteadtotable29215 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. These stories and experiences need to be told, or they will be forgotten.
@gbwildlifeuk82695 жыл бұрын
Todays food is rubbish. Full or artificial flavours and enhancers, preservatives and god knows what else. Veg from fields laden with chemicals, food processed using radium, micro waved rubbish the list is endless and they scratch their heads wondering where all the bowel cancer is coming from!
@homesteadtotable29215 жыл бұрын
@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Well I guess it's good I know exactly what I'm adding to the soil on my own smallholding, then. Trying to branch out into grains, but I have to do extensive studying about how to do it right, before I commit to ordering seed in bulk to provide my family with wheat, oats, or rice.
@jyotichugani29964 жыл бұрын
Thank you all of you for sharing your experiences, the young generation doesn't know its eating poison when they purchase the processed food from malls. It lacks vitamins and minerals and makes the immune system weak.
@1Melody19634 жыл бұрын
Please share more of your tips and hints. We would very much appreciate your efforts to encourage everyone to a more frugal lifestyle. Hello from North Carolina (USA.) Melody B in NC
@mariacristinalastrabelgran12583 жыл бұрын
"Do you remember how we survived.....and blew away the clouds to let the sun shine through...." words to keep in mind.
@roymarven25542 жыл бұрын
I tried the leek pudding and it was delicious - definitely recommend - try adding some red onion, thyme and garlic
@valkyrieocean2 жыл бұрын
2 years of pandemic… Out on the other side. Now war in Europe. For sure, these are comforting and inspiring videos for these unreal times. I remember my grand parents telling stories from WWII; stories about fear but tight communities and supporting each other through thick and thin. Take care of each other. Bless ❤️
@randomasmr40454 жыл бұрын
Man do we have it easy with our "cloches" today.
@bigskyoffgrid88955 жыл бұрын
These need to shown as part of history class in school!
@donnakennell51112 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. I homeschool. I teach life skills on Fridays after the week's review & quizzes. This series just got put on our curriculum
@happygrandma63724 жыл бұрын
I've seen this series a couple of times but it's worth repeating. The Farm series on BBC is also good. I admire the British, I understand rationing went on until 1954.
@Mink-yu8nu Жыл бұрын
With the current cost of living crisis. These programmes are quite useful.
@GinaSigillito5 жыл бұрын
Is it me or does everyone seem happier and nicer back then? So ironic because they were dealing with so much. We're spoiled now I guess. I love this series.
@gbwildlifeuk82695 жыл бұрын
Nicer? I doubt it we still had the rogues, liars, cheats, black market spivs and corruption. None shown here if course its only a film on a particular aspect of how we managed.
@alexriddles4925 жыл бұрын
The Us versus Them aspect came into play. I'm sure that was a big part of it.
@loreneknight97554 жыл бұрын
Yes, we are spoiled. I feel like there has always good & evil...but good always wins. God knows. He's still on the throne. He was then...He is now.
@patriciagibbons16083 жыл бұрын
A simpler life, people were more grateful for what they had xx
@rebeccah4201 Жыл бұрын
Depends on your meaning of nicer people could be very mean to anyone who falls out of society e.g children born out of wedlock, lgbt+ people. Also this is a TV programme filmed in 1993 they're all there to reenact war time life.
@franlooving42035 жыл бұрын
I am watching again in honor of 80 yr anniversary of the invasion of Poland. Thinking of all those who gave so much, fought, survived, worked, etc in World War 2. Thank you!
@contact36043 жыл бұрын
♥🤗 Moira From England.
@tracy-dg3qq5 жыл бұрын
My 12 year old is enjoying watching and learning from these programmes and is understanding alot more on the wars and ppl were affected these programmes are a good history lesson for the kids of today in schools
@oldplaner5 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad to hear that young people are watching and enjoying this series
@tracy-dg3qq5 жыл бұрын
@@oldplaner my son has asked his teacher if he can show the class
@oldplaner5 жыл бұрын
The Wartime Farm series is excellent as well. I hope your teacher allows your son to share these vids with his classmates and the teacher might learn something too.@@tracy-dg3qq
@tracy-dg3qq5 жыл бұрын
@@oldplaner lol his teacher will my son has adhd so anything that catches his intrest is a big thing and the school he gos to are very good and open to different things my son is 12 and has shown his friends the you tube programmes im always sending my son the links hes watching war time kitchen and farm were talking about growing are own veg at the moment were collecting are seeds. I think schools should definitely make learning fun. kids enjoy it more im just hoping my son dont exspect to see veg the next day after its planted
@mikegriffin34374 жыл бұрын
Yes oldplaner, wartime farm is also a great series. Like your channel, I found it by accident and have enjoyed it very much.
@chrishall62 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother was always making suet pudding for lunch - either to eat as a savoury dish to go with the meat course or as a dessert with golden syrup poured over it
@vivianking81433 жыл бұрын
Such useful information for the times we are facing now. So glad these are still on yt.
@contact36043 жыл бұрын
Isn't all creation, just amazing!😊👏🙏 l truly give thanks. Moira From England.
@christianfrancoisdohmenchr6382 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and instructive. Keep in mind: history is just about to repeat itself somehow. So, better pay attention😉
@nettynoohawk200 Жыл бұрын
The reason I am learning as much as I can… Food shortages will return again soon.. only this time most of our farm land has been built on.
@rebeccadelbridge2998 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why I love this so much, but I've been drawn to watch the whole series about once a month, for like, 2 years now, at least.
@robertplatt6435 жыл бұрын
As soon as the war ended, my great uncle flew from NY to London on business, and brought $20 of butter for the English relatives. It was a giant lump. Good butter melts very slowly and it was still solid on arrival. He also brought gutta-percha, for dental fillings.
@barbarabrantley47796 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these films. I’ve always wondered how it was in England during the war. This gives such insight. I heard my mother and grandmother talk of the rationing. It had to have been so difficult. Young people today take everything for granted. If only they’d watch these films there’s so much to learn.
@patriciagibbons16083 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you xx
@christinehubbard56173 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant series with Ruth & Harry , I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve watched them on KZbin but it sure beats most of the stuff shown on TV today. I often wonder what happened to Joyce and Annie once filming had ended on this series.
@Nunofurdambiznez3 жыл бұрын
Same here, Christine.. I watch this series at LEAST twice a month.. have been for over a year now. I agree, beats most everything else on TV, to be sure!
@maxdecphoenix Жыл бұрын
Annie has a youtube account. She posted in the comments of one of these channels hosting the series.
@EmeraldHearts2 жыл бұрын
I watched this series with my parents when it first aired in 93 and am enjoying watching it again. I remember The Victorian Kitchen which aired in 89 by the same people and Ruth and Harry.
@1940sExperiment2 жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant series. A bit of living history. Such a timely subject in recent years during challenging times and the cost of living increasing. Much love C xxxx
@voodookitchenmama Жыл бұрын
I love re watching this series. Ruth reminds me of my Great Aunt Mary, who wore dresses and aprons like Ruth. Aunt Mary taught me how to can and save everyyyyything, bless her heart.
@Goodtimes5236 жыл бұрын
thank you for these vids - i have 2 spoiled young boys that need to see what hard times are like!
@oksills5 жыл бұрын
Why and who spoiled them?
@loreneknight97554 жыл бұрын
Were ALL spoiled. Let's do better. We can all learn.
@SirenaSpades3 жыл бұрын
Volunteer as a family at soup kitchens. Immediately change the perspective of "spoiled". STOP saying YES!
@TheBenzooh5 жыл бұрын
I love this.
@jerilynbridges17403 жыл бұрын
Bacon fat was used as a seasoning for greens. Ends were put in. That was every Black woman’s first lesson in the South. My grandfather gave us a pig to “raise.”. He explained what was to happen. When the time came and the pig parts were wrapped in butcher paper, the “ Chitterlings “ put in the tub. It was placed in the refrigerator. The expected me to scream. Legend has it that I gave the tub to my sister who showed a fondness for it. Of course that meant my mom would be cooking it. The head, I gave to my grandad. The feet to my other sisters. Even then, I was showing a fondness for bacon and ham. My mom preferred chickens. She bought a few wrung the necks and fricasseed them. We never had lard shortages. My Yaya reminded us that Blacks were sometimes denied rations. She said they still “ fed the neighborhood”. Came to Mississippi from California. Mississippi seemed like a bounty to a young girl. Now I know it was just my grandparents knowing what to do. I think they are looking from heaven with no surprise at my delight at working at the Cultivate food recycling and the Unity Garden. That was 1968. Designer saving has no use around here. .
@oldplaner3 жыл бұрын
It's good to keep the traditions and know how going so we can be resilient
@jemmiestone34965 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting and educating to. I had no idea that people had to indure such hardships. Thank you for sharing.
@laylahalgharib31503 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading. The music is soothing. Preparing baked eggs and watching. Burbs of Atlanta, Georgia USA
@moirawatson-pickering72282 жыл бұрын
I just love this old series! Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👏
@bigjohn76098 ай бұрын
My grandmother used to do leek pudding I loved it
@carolineg18725 жыл бұрын
See how Ruth sizes it up for the pot, at 5:02. Pure eyeballing experience.
@Alice-ng2po6 ай бұрын
Can we get some of these books today?
@euniceswan27514 жыл бұрын
I liveinCo Durham we still make leek puds me at least once a month. Me I love a pud.not like that tho Imix flour and suet thenmix in the leeks. Pour into basin cover and steam for two or three hours.serve covered in beef gravy. Heaven.
@sandranevins21445 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this series, brings the stories I've heard more clearly to the minds eye. Thanks.
@robertplatt16932 жыл бұрын
In New England, the lobster pounds will often have free cooked carapaces to take home for stock. That's some luxurious living for free.
@ruwn5616 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Never seen these.
@debrabain52904 жыл бұрын
I love these programs
@drdata19673 жыл бұрын
These are lovely videos. Thanks so much for sharing them.
@FMHammyJ6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting these vids. I havent been able to watch the whole series for years....many thanks!
@oldplaner6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@FMHammyJ6 жыл бұрын
I like your other vids too......I've often thought there would be a market for the old BC Mills prefab designs(updated of course). I've worked on a few(painting) and I'm always amazed.....not a single knot in any of the panels....that lovely old growth wood.....:)
@missingallmymarbles76704 жыл бұрын
That leek pudding looks promising and it shouldn’t be too hard to make gluten-free...I hope... One thing that I never have a shortage of in my garden would be alliums. I’ll probably bake the pudding though, I think that it’d finish better. Most of my alliums are hardy perennials and can be harvested nearly year round
@cynthiamullin6615 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these videos. (I just found you from Danny at "Deep South Homestead")
@shannonfrisby96375 жыл бұрын
Me too
@amandaforeman7035 жыл бұрын
As did I! I love watching this !
@marke74435 жыл бұрын
Me too
@HuplesCat2 жыл бұрын
Excellent series. So full of useful information and delivered so calmly with a very realistic back drop of the slow, for the UK Home Front, start to ww2. Funny as America had over two years of peace thanks to British total war efforts. Sad as I’m watching this as part of my ww3 preps 😿👍🌏🌍🌎 Slava Earth
@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus2 жыл бұрын
No, America was once again was forced to intervene in another European War.
@HuplesCat2 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus utter disregard there for reality. Japan attacked America and Germany declared war. America was sitting on its behind making money
@jbelme14 жыл бұрын
The cloche is a garden tool I didn’t know about. I could have used a few this year. Not the 1940s version though, Wire and “hospital “ glass panes.
@philipanderson4673 Жыл бұрын
My uncle bought a '39 Buick before the war .. here in the U.S. .. after the war he traded it in on a new '47 Pontiac and that Buick was purchased immediately and shipped to England... my little war story..
@jeanskilling7085 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised how much of the plant they composted. I would of thought the leaves would be part of the soups. Maybe dryed for later. I've canned them in my soup mixes.
@chrissyttrs4 жыл бұрын
They also needed green plant matter for compost as well in order to keep a good nutrient rich compost in order to grow another successful crop in following seasons
@SAnn-rf3oz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video😀
@pilot_alfa44423 жыл бұрын
Am I the only person who thinks that food doesn’t look half bad
@dwightehowell81795 жыл бұрын
Those cabbage leaves were edible. Composting them was a shocking waste of food. The same with leek tops. They were edible therefore eat them.
@ItsRealyReall4 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought!
@madamesalamander164 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way! Tough cabbage leaves are great for filling with any manner of meat, potato, and veggies. And they can be steamed, so no need to use precious fat for frying. But I suppose that would have been an eastern European style of dish Brits may not have been aware of then. But I do so love this handing down of wisdom as we seem to move farther and farther away from making do and conserving. And leek tops are magnificent for flavoring broth and stock!
@johnmurray84543 жыл бұрын
Vegetable stock is a good use for discarded leaves, strained then used instead of water for soup and gravy
@rainspringing2 жыл бұрын
I had to hope the leek tops were used and it just didn't make the final doc cut. No reason that woman wouldn't know. The estate gardener turned cropper scenario, I could easily see him not knowing what all of a vegetable is useful, yet having a great grasp of compost and cloches.
@dwightehowell81792 жыл бұрын
@@rainspringing There are some parts of some plants that are toxic. Rhubarb leaves for example. Somebody in the British government suggested people eat them then the government had to do a rush to get out the word not to eat them.
@burthabard83166 жыл бұрын
A breast of lamb will cost a fiver now in a super market if you can find one? God I loved my Gran's breast/neck of lamb stew it was best the next day and the sewit dumblings with crusty farmhouse cottage loaf and anchor butter what ever I had to eat at my Gran's was proper grub the women from there day would put Ramsay to shame I think after a taste he would say fu..... Hell that's good
@chrishall62 Жыл бұрын
Excellent series though I'm sure the episodes were longer than 25 minutes when the series was originally shown - I think it has been edited slightly
@joanweightman2275 Жыл бұрын
We need this mentality now as much as ever, such a bully is again advancing into Europe!
@stevendowden25793 жыл бұрын
love it
@jfree19984 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. I have to wonder if that kitchen equipment is food safe. The nasty look of the shredder and scale makes me wonder.
@bittehiereinfugen77233 жыл бұрын
Back then it was tinplate, not stainless steel. Tinplate tarnishes over time, that's not a problem.
@perlasouza37653 жыл бұрын
O q é aquilo granulado branco que ela põe na massa?
@hadelidell4285 Жыл бұрын
Suet !
@JudyShrouds3 ай бұрын
If there was such a shortage of meat, where did Ruth store meat without a fridge?
@ianwalls49762 жыл бұрын
Whish it was on dvd 📀
@dimpletoadfoot86313 жыл бұрын
I'm watching these during COVID times, and I really wish everyone would pitch in and do their part to defeat this virus... These are great videos! Mask :)p everyone!
@SAnn-rf3oz4 жыл бұрын
Is the little boy in school?
@jomiller20954 жыл бұрын
where did the kid go? LOL
@daveexplore3856 Жыл бұрын
💚👌✌
@alpetterson9452 Жыл бұрын
Ruth Mott! What a woman!
@drfrankenstein35564 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who saw The face when she put her wears in the pan?
@commonsense1244 жыл бұрын
The good news of the war was that the English will eat almost anything.
@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy this series. With useful tips and ideas, we are all going to need for 2022 and beyond. But... I just dislike the way Ruth treated Joyce like she was a child, or an idiot. Unnecessarily condescending at times.
@johnkillen5885 жыл бұрын
Y did Hitler let the soldiers off the beach of Dunkirk to return to battle latter?
@gbwildlifeuk82695 жыл бұрын
Because the German armour had outrun their supplies and Hitler agreed a rest because Goring assured Hitler that his Lufwaffe could take control of the beaches. Both grossly underestimated the organisation and speed of the evacuation, (Operation Dynamo).
@alexriddles4925 жыл бұрын
Also, 6 divisions of the German army were occupied pursuing the 51st Highland division that had been cut off by the German advance through Belgium. The pursuit lasted until June 11th well after the evacuation of Dunkirk.
@SAnn-rf3oz4 жыл бұрын
They had a secret deal with Edward the abdicator.
@rebeccah4201 Жыл бұрын
They assumed Britain would surrender. As much as we have in our British consciousness the fear of invasion in 1940 the nazis knew an invasion would be a failure and dreaded the prospect.
@tracypoynton40425 жыл бұрын
What is suet
@oldplaner5 жыл бұрын
The hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep,
@DB-pm2vy4 жыл бұрын
And I’m surprised it was poured out of a box. We had to usually grate a piece straight from the butchers to make suet pastry. Very tasty too.
@crwydryn Жыл бұрын
The animal fat, especially lamb was a real artery blocker not that they would have known it but had to use what they could get----it makes me heave just thinking about it. My dear grandparents had to cope with all this and I am so proud of them God rest their souls.
@JennyWinters4 жыл бұрын
I so wish Winston Churchill was our president in 2020 in the US. We need a leader. So badly.
@CinderellaCoach3 жыл бұрын
We had one. His name is Donald Trump
@Alice-ng2po6 ай бұрын
You can look up Winston Churchill's speeches.They should be somewhere.
@teslaandhumanity7383 Жыл бұрын
Kids were healthier during war time rations . No chicken nuggets and chips .
@oksills Жыл бұрын
It is completely foreign, bizarre even, to think of cooking or ever choosing and eating a food to “fill you up”. I know that it was war time and food was rationed but…. what a bizarre reason to eat something. Here I think ignorance would indeed be bliss. (Let’s eat this white flour and fat because it will fill us up!) They all suffered and did the very best they could . I sure real nutritional concerns were insignificant in light of survival efforts.
@TessaBear Жыл бұрын
I want to say this is where the obsession with codliver oil came from. Vitamins for the children were mentioned in another doc I watched about WWII rationing.
@rogerhuber31333 жыл бұрын
What is the disgusting looking black stuff being positioned on the platter in the beginning of the video? Looks like mud.
@Apairoffluffysocks2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s steamed nettles.
@spacewater74 жыл бұрын
So much good food wasted. Such dull knives. Clear your plates eh?