Thoughts often turn to the holiday season come November. This article from the Comox District Free Press November 15, 1945 edition proves that year was no exception. But 75 years ago holiday menu planning also had to contend with rationing.

Food rationing on the home front allowed for equitable distribution of scarce products like sugar and meat. In Canada, food rations started in 1942 and ended in 1947.

With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.