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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 Stat


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    Episode 61 - Othering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 82:22


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice discuss the role of women in American history, the misguided understanding of the Puritans, and take a hard look at systemic racism and how to integrate appropriate discussions on racial injustice and inequality into the podcast moving forward. 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 60 - The Debilitating Poliovirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 115:05


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice take a look at the historic polio pandemic, discuss the challenges and changes in nursing past and present, and take another visit to the kitchen to about dandelions! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 59 - The Contradictory Test

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 75:18


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about the risks and rewards of foraging, homemade dog biscuits, cooking with tongue, and simple ways to help buffer your budget and stretch a buck. The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 58 - Don't Look Directly Into the Void

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 87:35


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about engaging with social media, the importance of getting outside, and answer a listener request regarding the Great Depression; sit down for another fireside chat highlighting stay at home makers; and visit the kitchen to talk about hot dogs and potatoes in this weeks Ration Project! The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 57 - Victory Gardens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 92:00


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about gardening, food supply chains, and sustainability; sit down for another fireside chat highlighting hard working heroes; and take an amusing visit to the virtual kitchen in this week's episode of The Ration Project.  The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 56 - The Anti-Mask League

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 75:37


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice sit down by the fire for a chat highlighting the hard work people are putting in to save lives during the pandemic. They also discuss the 1918 "Anti-Mask League" and take a visit to the kitchen for another cooking challenge. The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 55 - Working from Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 75:52


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about current events, visit the kitchen, and discuss the benefits and challenges of working from home.  The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 54 - Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 72:32


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about current events, visit the kitchen, and discuss the importance of self care and mental health.  The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 53 - Bum Steer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 72:39


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about current events, debunk some popular rumors, and check in on a kitchen challenge, while Brian Old Timey and Ivy talk about things to do while sheltering in place. The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 52 - Crisis Fatigue and Staying at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 86:58


    Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice talk about current updates and historical pandemics, Mrs. Hart checks in to discuss crisis fatigue, Brian Old Timey offers a PSA about Sheltering in Place with a little help from Ivy, and It is Mrs. Jay's turn to tackle a kitchen challenge. The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 51 - The New Home Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 84:56


    The Ration Project is back for a second season! Co-host Ms. Alice joins Mrs. Jay to discuss the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the world is reacting, and what we can do in our own homes to join the fight against a new, invisible enemy. Mrs. Hart checks in to discuss how the first round of the Ration Projected helped prepare her for quarantine-style living, and Brian Old Timey is here with a timely Public Service Announcement! The Ration Project is a series which applies the lessons of history to modern life. Join hosts Mrs. Jay and Ms. Alice, and listen, plan, and cook along as they discuss the encouragement, innovations, and solutions that history offers for the needs of today! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 50 - Somebody Set Us Up The Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2016 60:09


    Tune in this week to hear Producer Mark and Brian Old Timey reflect on the atomic bomb, the end of the war, and amputee baseball! 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: Produer Mark and Brian Old Timey Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 49 - The Return of Mr. Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2016 14:53


    Tune in this week to hear Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay discuss how they celebrated VE Day in the USA! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 48 - The Return of Mr. Jay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 83:09


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

    Episode 47 - Hitler Dies at the End

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016 43:45


    Major news abounds in this week's episode of The Ration Cast.  We have reached the beginning of the end, my friends.  But fear not - Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay are already making plans for Season 2. 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 46 - The Swap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 95:21


    Tune in this week to hear how the Harts and the Jays dealt with their great swapping experiment! 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 45 - People of the Ration Project, We Have Returned

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2016 84:50


    They're back! Tune in to hear what caused the brief hiatus and hear the ladies pick right back up where they left off with style, flair, and interesting recipes. 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 44 - A Naughty Document

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 68:36


    In this week's episode, we see the triumphant return of the Ration Project as we peek in on September and October of 1944. Deals are struck, Markets are Gardened, and the Desert Fox shuffles off this mortal coil.  There's also two potato centric meals, a charmingly failed dessert, and a 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. Hart and Mrs. Jay Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 43 - A Word from The King

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2015 6:39


    Regular Ration Project Episodes will return next week, as your hosts return from their holiday travels and adventures.  And, unfortunately, illnesses. In the meantime, enjoy a word from Mrs. Hart and a word from King George.  We will see you next year! 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark

    Episode 42 - Merry Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2015 19:36


    Merry Christmas from the Ration Project!  We hope you enjoy this peek into WW2 Christmastime, and have a happy holiday season! 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 41 - Christmas Bonus Rounds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2015 70:52


    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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 40 - The Desert Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2015 85:28


    In this week's episode, the ladies talk about a German attempt on Hitler's life, the tragic end of the Desert Fox, and much more.  We also get a special interview with Professor Hart, Mrs. Hart's husband, before the ladies break down Thanksgiving dinner, Ration Project style. 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 39 - D-Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2015 16:09


    Happy Thanksgiving from The Ration Project! 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 38 - A Two Roosevelt Operation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2015 83:44


    In this week's episode, Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart welcome in Brian Old Timey for a wide ranging discussion on D-Day.  Highlights include multiple Roosevelts, the Desert Fox, and Canadians! 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 37 - Wherein We Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2015 91:53


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss the end of American meat rationing and take a deeper look into the recent activities of Japan. They also catch up on a week long bonus round and Mrs. Jay shares her newest 'mock' food experiment. 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 36 - Month by Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2015 76:15


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss a slight change in the ongoing schedule, and reveal a new bonus round!  They also take a deeper dive into an aspect of the war that has been somewhat overlooked in recent episodes - the Russian Front; including one of the most famous sieges in modern history. 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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart

    Episode 35 - Spooky!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2015 39:16


    In this week's episode, we depart from our standard fare to bring you three spooky stories penned before 1950.  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 Host: Mrs. Hart Your Brilliant Announcer: Brian Old-Timey Your Faithful Producer: Producer Mark Your Devoted Vocalists: Producer Mark and Mr. Hart Additional Story Reading Provided By: Mrs. Dee Some Sound Effects Provided By: Mike Koening

    Episode 34 - Mr. Hart Made Me Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 93:28


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss one of the least impressive food weeks they have had since the start of the project. Mrs. Jay updates us on The National Loaf, and Mrs. Hart reveals a very disheartening "surprise" at the center of a meal.  Our hosts also reflect on the war timeline, and the rapidly approaching close of the 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/ 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

    Episode 33 - Oh, No! It is a Cliff Hanger!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2015 102:01


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss Fortress Europa, Nazi Megaweapons, the bombing of the SS John Harvey, and so much more!  They also get into a chat about the Bevin Boys before moving on to this week's recipes and revealing their highs and lows for the week. 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

    Episode 32 - Foo Fighters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2015 110:57


    In this week's episode, the ladies take another sobering dip into the dark waters of WWII history before sharing their meals of the week.  Mrs. Jay updates us on a bonus round, and Mrs. Hart shares a piece of family history. 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

    Episode 31 - The Allies in Sicily

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 87:17


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss the Swedish government, the Surrender of Italy and Allies in Sicily, The War Bond Jubilee Game, and a treaty first signed in the 1300s! Later, Mrs. Hart shares a fascinating war era conspiracy theory, and the ladies talk about some meals of the week and upcoming bonus rounds before the show ends with a shocker! 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

    Sabotage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2015 1:12


    Episode 30 - Pay No Attention to the Fleeing Army Behind the Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2015 101:12


    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

    Episode 29 - Combat Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2015 92:34


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss Operation Mincemeat, The Night New York Almost Blew Up, and a really fun story about bats!  They also tackle the difficult but important story of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 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

    Episode 28 - The Four Chaplins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2015 72:34


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss Burma, Alfred Pennyworth, total war policies, the White Rose Movement, Polish Massacres, and much more! They also relate the famous story of the Four Chaplins, and discuss which naval battle had the best named combatants! 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  

    Episode 27 - The Gang's All Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2015 88:19


    In this week's episode, the ladies look back at six months of rationing.  They welcome special guests Mr. Jay and Mr. Hart, along with Brian Old Timey and a reluctant Producer Mark!  The gang lets you in on some behind the scenes information, and discuss their favorite moments of the show so far. 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

    Episode 26 - The Greatest Pepsi Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2015 80:40


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss the Five Giant Evils as outlined by the Beveridge Report, the creation of the British welfare state, Vichy France, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and more! They also touch on the Manhattan Project and the end of Gadalacanal. Later, Mrs. Hart shares a recipe for SPAM birds and they review their highs and lows from the week. 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

    Episode 25 - He Seemed Like a Very Angry Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 79:08


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss V2 Rockets, Operation Basalt, Casablanca, SPARS, and how the Kessel Run might connect to Stalingrad!  Mrs. Jay also shares a story about visiting a D-Day Reenactment! 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

    Episode 24 - Why Would You Do That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2015 79:26


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss Ghandi and Indian independence, Operation Jubilee, RAF air superiority, Roald Dahl, and much more! They also dig into an interesting story about crossword puzzles and wartime spying! Later, Mrs. Jay discusses a recent trip to Sweden and her attempts to connect to the WWII era cuisine of a different country, and Mrs. Hart talks Jello Molds. 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

    Episode 23 - A Pep Rally and a Training Montage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2015 96:22


    In this week's episode, the ladies talk about Auschwitz, the British coal industry, spitfires in Malta, gas rationing, War in the Pacific, and more.  They also discuss the Battle of Miday and note that Mexico has joined the war! Later, Mrs. Jay talks about the process of crumbing vegetables, a visit to the farmers market, and a recipe for eggs baked in a creamy cheese sauce. Mrs. Hart gives a hilarious review of "Jellied Bullion with Frankfurter," and Mrs. Jay tries out a recipe featuring ... you guessed it ... mayonnaise! 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

    Episode 22 - Hitler is Angry, Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 85:16


    In this week's episode, the ladies talk about the bombing of Rostock, the Bataan Death March, Hitler's assumption of supreme authority, the fall of the Phillipines, and much more.  Mrs. Jay shares an interesting lesson about the Baedeker Raids, and the ladies discuss the various military service options for women in WWII. In a jello-centric food segment we learn just why the jello mold holds such a prominent place in the cuisine of the day, and hear about a particularly ... interesting ... sounding hot dog jello mold. The ladies also discuss tongue, heart, and mayonnaise before calling it a show. 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

    Episode 21 - Sugar is a Wholesome Food?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2015 88:25


    In this week's episode, the ladies talk about Operation Cerberus, Quisling, MacArthur leaving the Phillipines, the Battle of Los Angeles, New Zealand and Australia getting in on the war, and more!  They also take a hard, sad look at the internment of Japanese Americans and the War Relocation Authority. Mrs. Jay regales us with interesting recipes from a "stack" of new cookbooks she has acquired, and the ladies discuss aggressive sugar advertisements. 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

    Episode 20 - I Should Not Have Stopped Taking Codliver Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2015 74:04


    In this week's episode, the ladies talk about Axis Sally, the Arcadia Conference, the Battle of Bataan, action in the Pacific theater, and much more! They also have fun entertaining some Pear Harbor Conspiracy Theories. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Jay also discuss Jello salad, the end of one bonus round challenge, and the ongoing success of another.  Tune in to hear America join the 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/ 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

    Episode 19 - Unfortunately, It Was Not a Luau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2015 31:52


    In this special episode, the ladies pause to reflect on the events of December 7, 1941. 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

    Episode 18 - It Sounds Like You Love Your Family More Than I Love Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2015 80:45


    In this week's episode, Mrs. Jay and Mrs. Hart discuss Operation Barbarossa, The Battle of Moscow, the start of milk rationing, and the looming threat of Japan. The ladies also review their 4th of July holidays, compare notes on a couple of rough weeks, laugh at a failed recipe, and review the current Bonus Round Challenge! Remember - sometimes, talking about the war can get a little dark. Please listen for the air raid and all clear sirens if you have young or sensitive listeners with you! 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

    Episode 17 - Really, Finland? Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2015 74:19


    In this week's episode, the ladies marvel as war comes closer to the American homefront. They discuss the murder of Poland's inteligencia, the taking of Smolensk, the Vilna Ghetto, the Seige of Leningrad and much more. They also review new additions to the British Ration, discuss the very odd story of Vermont declaring war on the Axis, and invite listeners to participate in a new bonus round - with a prize for the winner! 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

    Episode 16 - Oh, Stalin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2015 89:40


    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

    Episode 15 - "Neutrality? Sure."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2015 80:27


    In this week's episode, the ladies one of Germany's oddest alliances, the amusingly executed Operation Fork, the strange history of Gander Airport, and the first hostile action between America and Germany at the hands of the USS Niblak. Mrs. Jay also relates her adventures in prepping and cooking beef heart, while Mrs. Hart revisits the discussion on pincurls after a less than successful second attempt. The ladies also take a moment to mourn the passing of Marguerite Patten, the famed WW2 era Home Economist and BBC's beloved host of The Kitchen Front. 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

    Episode 14 - Sympathy for the Devil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2015 91:45


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss the fate of Rommel, the Lend Lease program, the discovery of Plutonium, and much more. Mrs. Hart reviews a Ginger Ale Pie, and she and Mrs. Jay discuss the results of their period authentic makeup experiments - including a live-on-air test of vasoline eyelashes! 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

    Episode 13 - Spam and Powdered Eggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2015 83:30


    In this week's episode, the ladies discuss FDR's Four Freedoms, Charles Lindbergh's isolationism, and the coming of Lend-Lease.  They also review high points and low points for the week, the Battle Hymn of the Republic, powdered eggs, two upcoming bonus rounds, and 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/ 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  

    Episode 12 - Cap Totally Punches Hitler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2015 78:57


    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/ 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  

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