Alberta M. (Alberta Moorhouse) Goudiss

Alberta Moorhouse Goudiss was an American food writer and domestic expert active in the early 20th century. Records identify her as a culinary school director and as an editor of The Forecast, and she is best known today for co-authoring Foods That Will Win the War and How to Cook Them with C. Houston Goudiss in 1918.

That book was written during World War I and focused on food conservation, practical cookery, and getting good nutrition from everyday ingredients. It reflects the period's push to reduce waste and manage the household efficiently, while still keeping meals appealing and nourishing.

Though not widely remembered outside historical food writing, her work offers a vivid picture of how cookbooks could serve both family life and a broader social purpose. For modern readers, Alberta M. Goudiss stands out as a clear, useful voice from an era when the kitchen was closely tied to questions of health, economy, and national duty.