What was a typical day of eating in the 1950s?
                                
                                
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                                Following the austerity of the Great Depression and World War II, the 1950s marked a new era of optimism and convenience that profoundly shaped American eating habits. Delving into what was a typical day of eating in the 1950s reveals a menu full of meat-and-potatoes dinners, creative use of processed ingredients, and a newfound focus on ease in the kitchen.