Mini Pumpkin Pies

Fall means pumpkins and all the recipes you can find to use this fabulous gourd. Did you know pumpkin is classified as a fruit?
We also like the many pie recipes in Tastes & Treasures cookbook.

Mini Pumpkin Pies:

Ingredients:
2 Refrigerated ready-to-roll pie crust

1/2 Cup of Sugar

8 oz. Cream Cheese (room temperature)

1 Cup of Canned Pumpkin

1 teaspoon of Vanilla

3 eggs

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Whipped Cream

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 425.

Mix sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, eggs, cream cheese & pumpkin spice until smooth.

Roll dough. Using a bowl or 4 inch round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles from your 2 9-inch pie crust doughs.

Place each circle into a pre-greased muffin tin. Press them in, letting the sides come up for a fun look. Score the bottom of your dough with a fork to keep the crust from bubbling up as it cooks.

Pour your filling into each muffin tin cup. Fill them to the very top.

Bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Then turn your heat down to 350 and bake them for 25-30 minutes. 

Let these cool on a wire rack for a couple of hours to let the pumpkin filling set.

Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Thanks to Southern Gals for the recipe.

Halloween Decor

Can you guess what is in these?

Anywhere you place them, these jars are fascinating for Halloween.
mason jars
cotton balls
plastic spiders (spider rings with the ring cut off works well)
water
glow stick

History in the Making Oct 22 at the Museum

 Event Chair Anne Lupica with Andrea Evans

Check in table with Tom Lorig

Beautiful skies over the courtyard at AHS Museum set the mood for a fabulous "Unveiling of the 2014 Historymakers Exhibit."  Anne Lupica organized a memorable event with dignitaries, speeches, food and drink. We were pleased to have many 2014 Historymakers in attendance along with previous Historymakers.
A big thank you to SRP for their sponsorship.

Historymakers L to R    Calvin C. Goode, Marshall Trimble, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Jim Bruner, Lattie Coor,
Maxine Lakin, Bill Shover

Cerreta's Candy Co. Tour

Founder Jim Cerreta discusses White Chocolate
Marshmallow tips with Delores Tomasek

The Historical League tour to Glendale to visit Cerreta's Candy Factory was indeed a sweet treat. The photos tell the story. Thanks to Julie Moore and Mary McMahon for arranging a wonderful tour.

The I Love Lucy Candy Line

Lindy Isacksen and Mary Parker walk through the candy

Halloween sprinkles added to marshmallows

Caramel ready to be poured

Tour guide explaining how to make
the popular Mint Chocolates.

President Margaret Baker in front of the factory

Sprinkles anyone?

Lots and Lots of Sugar

Tour guide was very informative and friendly.
The children loved it, especially the samples.

Lindy Isacksen, Linda Fritsch and Cathy Shumard after shopping

Mary Parker and Julie Moore. Note the Lucy Show on TV.

Sharron McKinney, Nina Fillippi ready to shop

Ready for the tour

2003 Historymaker Jack Pfister Extraordinary Life: Panel Discussion

Jack Pfister and Lattie Coor at Historymakers Gala

One of the state's foremost civic leaders, Jack Pfister 1933-2009, has a new book written about his life called "Water, Power and Persuasion: How Jack Pfister Shaped Modern Arizona." A panel discussion featuring 2014 Historymaker Lattie Coor, 2008 Historymaker Elisabeth Ruffner and lawmaker Art Hamilton along with author Kathleen Ingley will present his unique story.

Tuesday, Oct 20 from 6:30-8:00pm at Burton Barr Central Library.

The Historical League began the Historymakers Recognition Program in 1992 and has honored over 64 individuals as Historymakers. A reception at the AHS Museum at Papago Park on October 22 will feature these Historymakers in a new interactive exhibit.
RSVP. www.regonline/historyinthemaking

www.Jackpfister.com to order copies of the book.
www.HistoricalLeague.org to read his biography and oral history.

Pumpkin Bread from Mariamne Moore

This moist and delicious bread was made from a Pumpkin Bread Krusteaux mix but Mariamne added her secret ingredients. 1/2 cup applesauce and 3/4 cup chopped nuts. It's always fun to experiment in the kitchen.
Thanks for bringing this yummy bread to our October meeting.

Hospitality Commitee does a Great Job!

Pat Christopherson, Mary Parker, Karolee Hess

Mary McMahon

Many, many thanks to the Hospitality Committee. We have beautiful salads and desserts each month at our meetings. The table displays are outstanding. The ladies are fun and cheerful and always smiling.
Missing in these photos is their leader Sandy Loeffler!
Many of the delicious foods are made from recipes in Tastes & Treasures cookbook.

Pat Christopherson and Dianne Cobb