Out of Helen's Kitchen - Eden students to benefit from J.M. Young cookbook

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Published on Sunday, October 15, 2017

Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press

1979: At the tender age of 39, Progressive Conservative Joe Clark, won a minority government in the federal election on May 22 and became Canada’s youngest Prime Minister. He only lasted ‘til December 13, as they lost a vote of non-confidence on their budget. Manitoba was hit with one of the largest floods in the province’s history. Sony released the Walkman, an instant success worldwide. A Walkman cost $200, which at that time was a significant amount to pay for such a small item.

One of the earliest home computers, Atari 400 Home Computer System, at the price of $594.95, becomes available to the general public. Beautiful Plains School Division begins to send teachers on training sessions to prepare for attaining computers for use in the school system.
In Eden, J.M. Young School was busy gathering recipes to publish a cookbook with the help of Mrs. Julie Barilla, who organized the recipes and edited them for the printers. Principal, Mrs. Elizabeth Sumner stated that the 196 students would benefit from the proceeds of the sale of  cookbooks with new resources and equipment.

Meat and potato pie- Mrs. Phyllis Birch
1 lb. minced beef
1 cup oatmeal
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
1 cup canned tomatoes
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. salt
pinch of sage
2 cups potatoes
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. milk
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup shredded cheese
Paprika
Combine meat, oatmeal, onion, green pepper, tomatoes and seasonings. Pat on the bottom and sides of a large pie plate. Boil and mash potatoes. Blend in chopped onion, flour, milk, salt and pepper. Spread on the pie crust. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes. Serves 6.

Ukrainian cabbage and tomatoes- Mrs. Frankie Parayeski
1 small onion
1 small head of cabbage
4 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1 cup tomatoes
2 Tbsp. sour cream
Cook onion in 3 Tbsp. butter, add cabbage and 2 Tbsp. water. Cook cabbage uncovered until done. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter and add 1 Tbsp. flour. Stir in 1 cup
tomatoes. Cook until sauce is thick. Add 2 Tbsp. sour cream and salt to taste. Add sauce to cabbage and simmer a few minutes. Salt to taste

Macaroon cake- Mrs. Ken (Beatrice) Higgins
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. almond extract
Topping:
4 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 cup coconut
Mix the first six ingredients as for cake. Put in a well-greased pan. Beat egg whites till stiff. Add 1 cup sugar and coconut. Pour over batter and bake at 275° until done.