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Dried eggs and bacon for breakfast 1945
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Dried eggs and bacon for breakfast 1945
Eggs and bacon for breakfast. What is the favourite British breakfast? Why, eggs and bacon, of course! Well, now that the allowance of dried eggs is two packets every four weeks for every grown-up (four for green ration book children) you can still have eggs and bacon for breakfast, but served in a new way.
1945
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1945 Allowance Bacon Breakfast Cooking Dried Eggs Packets Ration Rationing Rations Weeks
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amid the rationing and scarcities of the 1940s, the British people found creative ways to enjoy their favorite breakfast dishes. This photograph captures the simple yet satisfying meal of dried eggs and bacon, a staple that continued to bring comfort and nourishment during wartime. In 1945, with the allowance of dried eggs increased to two packets every four weeks for every grown-up and four packets for green ration book children, the prospect of having eggs and bacon for breakfast was still within reach. The traditional cooking methods had to be adapted, however, as fresh eggs were scarce. The image showcases the transformation of the classic breakfast dish, with the dried eggs rehydrated and cooked alongside crispy strips of bacon. The scene is set in a cozy, domestic space, emphasizing the importance of home-cooked meals during a time of hardship. The warm colors and textures of the food evoke a sense of familiarity and comfort, reminding us of the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during the wartime era. This photograph, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd and featuring the work of photographer Mary Evans, is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures that endured even amid the challenges of the 1940s. The image invites us to appreciate the ingenuity and adaptability of the British people during a time of rationing and scarcity, as they continued to find joy and sustenance in their beloved breakfast dish.
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