Apr 30

Apr 30 State Sponsored Vegetable Gardens

Turnips and cabbage, Courtesy of the Library of Congress

During the Great Depression, many struggling families had to eat almost like vegetarians, surviving on vegetables grown in expanded family gardens. Many turned to the New Deal relief programs started after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932. The Works Progress Administration or WPA managed programs such as gardening initiatives. Check out related WPA food stories.

Cucumber Salad Recipe

2 Large diced cucumbers

2 Large diced tomatoes (or a half a pint of cherry tomatoes sliced into halves)

¼ cup diced fresh parsley

1 table spoon of Adobe seasoning (whatever one you like)

½ cup to a cup of Cuban Style Mojo Sauce & Marinade (I used World Harbors brand)

Directions: add all the ingredients together and toss. Serves 6