Under the rations of World War II, home cooks had to get creative. This dish is filled with vegetables, topped with cheese, ...

A classic 1940s ration-era recipe uncovers a surprisingly sweet WWII treat, showcasing how creativity in the kitchen thrived even during times of scarcity. University of Oklahoma professor’s ICE ...

Memorial Day weekend calls to mind images of the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Those on the homefront during such times of war sought to help the cause with their own ...

Visitors to the Imperial War Museum in London can taste hard times. The museum's cafe is offering an authentic war-time menu, using recipes people came up with to cope with the lack of basic staples ...

World War II restrictions cut deep into every American pantry as federal officials announced that sliced bread would be rationed on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943. "I should like to let you know ...

When the U.S. entered World War II in December 1941, virtually every American became part of the war effort in some way. More than 16 million Americans served in the military, millions of civilians ...

The posters were in post offices, grocery stores and train stations across the U.S., imploring Americans to "do with less," "make it stretch" and "share the meat." They were one of the most visible ...

At the dawn of the 1940s, much of the world was already at war. Less than two years later, the United States would be drawn into the conflict.

Queen Elizabeth II has recounted her experiences of rationing after World War II on Wednesday, during a trip to a replica supermarket in London's Covent Garden. She also used a self-checkout till for ...

World War II rationing points "OPA' stands for Office of Price Administration, a federal office created by an act of Congress. The points were distributed as change when turning in a coupon for ...