Seventy years ago the wartime government announced the
introduction of food rationing - a control that was to remain in
force for the next fourteen years. To mark this event Imperial
War Museum London opened The Ministry of Food, a major new
exhibition to show how the British public adapted to a world of
food shortages by Lending a Hand on the Land, Digging for
Victory, taking up the War on Waste, and being both frugal and
inventive on the Kitchen Front. Visitors will discover that
growing your own food, eating seasonal fruit and vegetables,
reducing imports, recycling and healthy nutrition were just as
topical in 1940 as they are today. Among the exhibitions special
features are a wartime greenhouse, a 1940s grocers shop, and a
typical kitchen complete with larder, gas cooker, and an ample
stock of economy recipes, including the original Savoy Hotel
recipe for Woolton Pie. Visitors will be able to listen to
advice on gardening from the BBCs Mr Middleton, on nutrition
from the Radio Doctor, Dr Charles Hill, a