Remembering the food of my childhood

[MissMillie]

17. We ate very well, for a large family w/o much money

There was almost always meat, potato (real) and veg (usually fresh) at every meal.

When I was really small, we had the milk delivered, but that ended near the end of the 60s.

Bread was usually white bread.

We had pasta at least once a week, usually with homemade meatballs.

We never had store-bought baked goods (cookies or cakes). In fact, dessert was rare.

Saturday would be the comfort food stuff: Shepherd's pie, American Chop Suey, baked Mac & cheese, homemade beans w/ franks, stuffed cabbage rolls.

Sunday dinner was an event: always a roast or a roasted bird (chicken or turkey), mashed potatoes w/ gravy, two vegetables, a big salad and a homemade pie or cake. Mom would work on this big meal while the rest of us spent the better part of the morning at Sunday School and church.

My mom was a deli manager, so it wasn't uncommon for her to bring home some sub rolls, a selection of cold cuts, cheese, lettuce & tomato, and some chips. Campbell's soup would show up too (tomato or chicken noodle). I'd say this happened at least every week to 10 days.

We didn't drink much juice, but I do remember both Tang and frozen concentrate.

We NEVER had soda. Could not afford it.