Activity 1: Meat and Three Veg
It was common for women in the 1950s to stay home with their children and raise their family. They were called ‘housewives.’ Many housewives followed a simple rule when they prepared the evening meal: the ‘meat and three vegs’ rule. This meant that they prepared dinners that included three different vegetables and a type of meat (eg. beef, lamb, or chicken).
On your blog tell us if you think that the ‘meat and three vegs’ rule is a good one. Do you like the rule? Would you enjoy eating a typical 1950s dinner? Why or why not?
I think that the 'meat and three vegs' rule is a good rule. I would enjoy eating a typical 1950s dinner because it is a very small meal and it is very healthy.
Hey Samuel,
ReplyDeleteYou have stated your opinion on the rule quite clearly, thanks for being so concise. Perhaps next time you could include your own ideas or pictures of meals you’d typically find on a dinner plate in the 1950s. I’m sure readers would appreciate a variety, it might help them decide whether they think it’s a good rule or not.
I generally like the idea of the rule because I enjoy eating a heap of vegetables with my meat (except onions, yuck!). Meals would definitely have to be seasoned to perfection if we were having something similar for dinner everyday that’s for sure. Would you change anything about the rule?
Keep up the good work, I look forward to reading more!
Toe feiloa’i fo’i,
Cia.