During the great depression dairy was rationed out so to make it stretch as long as possible they invented recipes that didn't use dairy. Like this Lemon Depression Cake. Today it is known as wacky cake because there is no dairy used. The Lemon Depression Cake is absolutely amazing and my entire family loves it to this day. The cake has also been called War Cake, or Poor Man's Cake. Lemon Depression Cake Recipe The families in the great depression were masters at saving money. They mastered many of the frugal tips we should still be using today. They also learned how to make anything they possibly could for themselves many of these items we pay for today. They also coined the phrase: use it up, wear it out, make do or do without. This cake is their … [Read more...]
Best Margarita Recipe – Easy Slushie Margarita Recipe
Growing up my favorite summer drink was anything in slushie form! As an adult, this hasn't changed, and that is why this slushie margarita recipe is one that I pull put every summer! Plus I am slightly partial that this is by far the best margarita recipe out there, but then again that's just me! Best Margarita Recipe - Easy Slushie Margarita Recipe So fun fact. On my 21st birthday, I had my first margarita, and I took a sip and spat it back out. It was horrible, and I thought I just didn't like margaritas and didn't have another one for years. Then a friend of mine made me try one of hers, and it was so much better! The recipe makes all the difference! Crazy right? SO what makes the difference in the recipe? Not too much triple sec, using the right tequila, and fresh limes … [Read more...]