Potpies were a cheap and easy dinner for Mom when we were growing up. We loved getting our own individual portions and not having to divvy up what was on the table.
Funny how I don't remember having anything else with that little potpie, not even a salad. Even our hard-working Dad only got one. But white bread and margarine was always out for filler and dessert was jello, canned fruit or pudding from a box.
In the 1950's and 60's, snacking between meals was discouraged in most families and it was a rare day when you had a soda or candy bar. School lunch was usually a sandwich, piece of fruit and carton of milk. You're old if you remember taking "milk money" to school.
No wonder everyone was ravenous by 6 o'clock! Even a frozen potpie was scrumptious!
And no wonder people were so much thinner back then.
Anyway, here's to National Frozen Food Day, which is obviously more popular than ever. My favorite frozen foods? Green peas and those processed shredded hash browns. (I know, lazy.) John is partial to Green Giant corn niblets in butter sauce.
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