[PW] matrimonial cake

[Beuerlein, Pat (Edm Journal)]

On 11/3/07 12:00 PM, Jim wrote:

> In the Western Provinces of Canada, date squares, prepared with an oatmeal
> cake mixture and a date filling are referred to as Matrimonial Cake ....  does
> anyone have any idea concerning the origin of the term!
 
According to food writers from The Journal and a number of other paper, the
origin of this peculiarly western Canadian term for date squares is unknown.
Most speculation links it to the popularity of the home-baked squares as a
treat or dessert at banquets, teas, funerals and of course weddings.

Patricia Beuerlein 
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