The Alberta Home Maker

Social Credit Women's Auxiliaries of Alberta - [1947?]

Produced by the Social Credit Women’s Auxiliaries of Alberta, probably around 1947, this book features some Alberta notables, including “Veal Albertan,” “Alberta Stuffed Breast of Veal,” and “Baked Alberta Ham.” The recipe for “Creamed Roast of Elk” came from a resident of Dorenlee, south of Camrose. The book also includes a recipe for “Holiday Delight” from Mrs. Ernest Manning (the Premier’s wife), as well as some Ukrainian specialties, including “Perishki” (a kind of stuffed bun) and “Koatua” (a sweet porridge made of wheat grains). “Matrimonial Cake” (also known as date squares) makes an appearance, as does “Scripture Cake,” for which the recipe was deciphered by finding the appropriate Bible passages. This rich cake included almonds, figs, raisins, spices, honey, and yeast. While the book is mostly apolitical, “Debt-Free Fruit Cake” points clearly to Social Credit policies, which emphasized that all citizens share in jointly produced wealth. The Social Credit Party was first elected to government in Alberta in 1935 and remained in power until 1971.

With permission from the Alberta Social Credit Party.