287 FOOD FACTS No.188 Making the Milk go round We could all do with more milk than the two pints a week which is the ordinary share, but here are some ways of making it go round. Household Milk solves the larger part of the problem so put it at the top of your shopping list and make sure that you get your share. The new allocation started and the allowance is one tin per ration book every eight weeks. Instead of tea, coffee or cocoa, have a clear vegetable broth or a potato or lentil soup for your mid-morning drink, and use vegetable water for savoury sauces.