Comments about Historymaker Gala XII

Calgarians Georgia and Tom Desmarais and Jim Boyd
with native Arizonan Liz Boyd

Comments from attendees at the Historymakers Gala XII,  "It is particularly interesting for us from Canada to hear the history and know names of people who have made this city and state, the amazing place it is.  The diversity of the inductees is fantastic and as one sits there listening to their stories it makes you thankful for these individuals who give their lives to make a difference and a better world for all of us."

Turqoise at Historymakers Gala XII

Historymakers Recognition Program Chair Pat Faur,
President Anne Lupica

Love this comment about the Historymakers Gala XII from League member Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, "It was devastatingly elegant last night… What a grand event.  I’ve never seen so much wonderful jewelry in one place."

Historymakers Gala chair Deb Hester and son, Jonathon

Tom and Cathy Shumard

Tom Shumard, Susie Brinegar

Georgia Desmarais, Jim and Liz Boyd, Tom Desmarais

Tom and Zona Lorig, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger

Ruth and Al McLeod

Ruth McLeod, Liz Boyd, Elaine Kapach

Blane and Kathleen Lochridge, Elaine Kapach, Alec McDonald

Derby Pie for Birthdays

       Traditionally served at the annual Kentucky Derby Horse race, Kentucky bourbon chocolate walnut pie was delicious as a birthday dessert. Jim Boyd and Al McLeod were not at the Kentucky Derby but they enjoyed (along with wives Liz and Ruth) this pie.

The recipe is similar to the Melrose Inn's famous version which has been served at the race for over 50 years. We also love Chocolate Lover's Delight Pie on page of 152 of Tastes & Treasures cookbook.

 Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie
 Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 ready-made piecrust

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs and butter; mix to combine. Stir in the bourbon, walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture into the unbaked piecrust.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

Makes 1 Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes