2019 Historymaker Gala Silent Auction

There were amazing Silent Auction items at the 2019 Historymakers Gala. Thanks to Carolyn Hartman and Mary Pat Honey for procuring and organizing such fabulous items.
Some of the items included dining at Lon's at Hermosa Inn, El Chorro and Stockyards. These historic restaurants are also featured in Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona, with the book given as part of the auction prize. Some very fortunate winners will be reading the history and enjoying the delicious dinners soon.

More places to find Tastes & Treasures II cookbook

Ruth McLeod, Barb Ziehler
and El Chorro's Melanie Volker

Kai at Wild Horse Pass and El Chorro in Paradise Valley are both featured in Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona. The book is available at their locations. Write Ons in Phoenix also carries the book now. And you can always order at www.HistoricalLeague.org/SHOP.aspx

Shumard's win Silent Auction Dining basket at David Wright House

Cathy and Tom Shumard were happy to take home this basket from the Silent Auction at Evening Under the Stars at the David Wright House.
Thanks to these restaurants for generously donating gift cards to the event to raise funds for National History Day www.NHDAZ.org

Cookbooks for historic El Chorro Lodge

Remodeled and looking better than ever, the restaurant is spacious and welcoming with Tastes and Treasures cookbook featured in the lobby. The famous Sticky Buns, recipe on page 78-79, are as delicious as ever.

El Chorro's Sheila Gaskell with Tastes and Treasures cookbook in the lobby cupboards.

Tastes and Treasures A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona has been reordered many times with El Chorro Lodge on E. Lincoln in Paradise Valley. We were happy to deliver more cookbooks yesterday and to continue working with such a charming, historic restaurant.