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From the 1930s to the 1950s, Kate Aitken was a role model for millions of Canadian women who listened to her national radio show, clipped her recipes from the Montreal Standard, where she was Women's Editor, and purchased her books and pamphlets on everything from cooking and childcare to travel and etiquette. Kate Aitken's Canadian Cook Book was first published in 1945 and became an instant bestseller. In Kate's own words, the book is "a handy, inexpensive guide to healthful daily living." Along with delicious recipes for appetizers, baked goods, canning, main dishes, salads, soups, and quick lunches and suppers, she provides a wealth of information on nutrition, "Notes to Brides", and helpful hints on cooking. Considered the "Martha Stewart" of her day, Kate Aitken's practical recipes endure to delight Canadian families today.
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Born in Beeton, Ontario in 1891, Kate Scott learned the arts of homemaking and business from her parents. A born speaker and educator, she began teaching at only 14 years old. Shortly after her marriage in 1914 to her childhood sweetheart, Henry M. Aitken, Kate began a business canning and preserving the crops from their farm. Soon, residents and restaurants alike were clamouring for her products. As her reputation grew, she was invited by both provincial and federal Departments of Agriculture to lecture across the country. She also became the Director of Women's Activities for the Canadian National Exhibition, a position she held for 14 years.
Kate Aitken's journalistic career was wide and varied. She was a beauty editor for a large Canadian weekly, was the women's editor for the Montreal Standard, and wrote pamphlets for leading food companies. "Mrs. A" was on the radio three times a day, five days a week and audiences loved her no-nonsense recipes and down-to-earth advice.
After retiring from broadcasting in 1957, Aitken by no means slowed down. She devoted her time to working for the United Nations, UNICEF, and as a member of the Board of Directors for the CBC. Her tireless work and seemingly limitless talent has left a legacy for all Canadians.
Elizabeth Driver is an editor and writer who has spent over twenty years researching the culinary history of Canada and Britain. She is fascinated by the history of food and an avid collector of cookbooks and antique kitchenware. Elizabeth lives with her husband and two children in Toronto, where she is the Foodways Program Officer at Mongomery's Inn museum. She demonstrates such historic techniques as cooking on an open hearth, returning home most days with the smell of wood smoke on her clothes.
Vitamins have become a part of daily life, but not so many of us realize that, for health, vitamins and minerals should go hand in hand. Read the first page
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A Classic,
By AllNightReader "Cassie" (Regina Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kate Aitken's Canadian Cook Book (Paperback)
This is indeed a wonderful cookbook. I also grew up on Kate Aitken; my mother used to listen to her on the radio and many of our meals came from Kate's cookbooks.Although possibly considered old hat today I often refer to her cookbooks for basic recipes like a white cake or how to cook a roast pork. Like most people I still rely on simple good cooking and save the fancy stuff for parties and times when I want to impress someone. Like the Joy of Cooking Kate Aitken's cookbooks are classics and stand the test of time, unlike many others today which won't be remembered. And I like the fact that she uses Canadian ingredients and measurements.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Great Canadiana,
By The Book Addict (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kate Aitken's Canadian Cook Book (Paperback)
This is a great book. It reminds me of all the good meals I had growing up. My mom says she relied on this book for many of her recipes. So far each one I have tried has been a success.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Nostalgia,
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This review is from: Kate Aitken's Canadian Cook Book (Paperback)
I received my first Kate Aitken cookbook for a shower gift some 50 years ago and have used it ever since. It was in a very tattered state, so when I seen they had done a reprint available through Amazon.ca I couldn't wait to order a new one. I know I will cherish it for the rest of my life. I also bought copies for my daughters and granddaughters. Wonderful book.
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