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“Home economists were urged to approach teachers and lunch planners. “Let’s do more than say ‘How do you do’ to variety meats; let’s make friends with them!” chirps Jessie Alice Cline in the February 1943 Practical Home Economics. The War Food Administration pulled together a Food Conservation…” quote by Mary Roach
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““Home economists were urged to approach teachers and lunch planners. “Let’s do more than say ‘How do you do’ to variety meats; let’s make friends with them!” chirps Jessie Alice Cline in the February 1943 Practical Home Economics. The War Food Administration pulled together a Food Conservation Education brochure with suggested variety-meat essay themes (“My Adventures in Eating New Foods”).””

Mary Roach

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages proactive engagement with unfamiliar foods to foster acceptance and camaraderie.

In simple terms: Make friends with new foods.

Key Takeaway

Try unfamiliar foods to build community and reduce prejudice.

Themes

food culture war effort social connection

Mood

educational historical

Type

cultural social

When to use this quote

  • school cafeterias
  • home cooking
  • community events
  • war rationing

Key Concepts

cuisine exploration community building war-time adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you introduce new foods in your community?
  • What benefits arise from shared meals?
A Different Perspective

Some may resist due to cultural biases or scarcity.

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