In this week's episode, the ladies discuss America's slow, inexorable slide towards war, Joseph Kennedy's resignation, and the Great Arsenal of Democracy. They also review some high and low points, talk about "camp coffee," offer a review of postum, and so much more!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States! 

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
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The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In this week's episode, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay discuss the start of the draft in America, FDR's third term, and the ongoing war in Europe. They also review new recipes, discuss listener feedback, and talk about an unusual coffee substitute known as Postum. A new bonus round is teased as an upcoming makeup experiment is discussed!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States! 

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In this week's episode, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay talk a little more about The Great Dictator, the historical significance of the film, the importance of comedy as a tool for social change, and Chaplin's own reaction to the film, in retrospect.

The Ladies also review their high points and low points for the week, discuss some new recipes, and update us upcoming bonus rounds!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States! 

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

On this week's episode, the ladies review the war news and take a short look at the isolationist policies discussed by Charles Lindbergh and others.  Mrs. Jay runs out of sugar while Mrs. Hart bakes a passle of cookies and reflects anew on the guilt of plenty. We also hear the conclusion to the Air Raid Bonus Challenge!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States! 

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

On this week's episode, Mrs. Hart discusses how it feels watching her friend Mrs. Jay start to ration while the American side continues to eat unabated against the backdrop of the looming war. The ladies also discuss the recipies they tried this week, and the success or failure of the past week's bonus round!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States! 

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In this week's episode, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay discuss one of the most significant wartime speeches of the modern era, and reflect on the nature of patriotism in times of a threat to one's nation.  They also review their favorite episodes of the week, discuss the bonus challenge, and tease a NEW bonus challenge.

We also hear a special warning from Brian Old Timey - air raid sirens played during the show mean that the subject material our hosts are discussing might be a little sensitive for young ears.  The all clear will sound when the ladies are getting back to friendlier ground.

If you want to play along at home, please share your stories, recipes, and pictures with us! Join the Ration Project community at the links below!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States!

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In this week's episode, Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart share their Easter dinner rationing experiences.  Mrs. Jay and her husband host some houseguests while Mrs. Hart had a showdown with a Cadbury Egg.  The ladies discuss the realities of hosting a holiday dinner on a rationed food budget, and share their favorite and least favorite episodes of the week!

If you want to play along at home, please share your stories, recipes, and pictures with us! Join the Ration Project community at the links below!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States!

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In this week's episode, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay discuss the onset of the war, the looming prospect of rations, and the first Ration Project Bonus Challenge!

If you want to play along at home, please share your stories, recipes, and pictures with us! Join the Ration Project community at the links below!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States!

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationproject
Follow us on Twitter: @RationProject

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

Your Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In this week's episode, we hit our final pre-war week while the gals prepare for rationing to begin in earnest.  Mrs. Jay has a cooking mishap and experiences living a real life episode of I Love Lucy. Mrs. Hart makes a very gross salad, and shares a stunning revelation about eggs.  Come for the education, stay for the fun!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States!

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

You Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

In episode two, Mrs. Hart turns the tables and asks some questions of Mrs. Jay.  We learn more about their family histories and what connects them to this period of history while the ladies gear up for war!

The Ration Project is a one-year adventure in living history. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart, and listen, read, or cook along as they recreate World War II grocery lists, menu plans, and recipes from the home fronts of Great Britain and the United States!

Follow along or join in at http://www.rationproject.com/

The Ration Project is brought to you by Retrograde Orbit Radio and the following dedicated Retrograde Orbit Radio Personalities:

You Charming Hosts: Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart
Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey
Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark