Yes, the rationing in WWII was more severe than in WWI, but Americans fell right back into the same routine. Here is one from WWII. Look how little meat they had for the week. The whole family combined got just under 5lbs per week, which was more than most had during the Great Depression.

First publication? So, these are probably wartime recipes. We had been at war for a little over a year when this was published.

Heck yes! I made carnitas tacos, yellow rice, guacamole, pico, and a big pitcher of sangria. Popsicles and bud for dessert. Flew the CA pride flag.