Cookbooks very popular

Tastes & Treasures cookbook continues to be a popular item. Sharron McKinney mentioned our cookbook to her quilting group. When they learned that the history of Arizona, historical venues and recipes from all over the state are in the book, three friends ordered. Sharron has more books to deliver to her friends at their next meeting.
Thanks to Sharron and the original cookbook committee for writing such an award winning book.
We look forward to Volume II to be published in Fall of 2017.

Dinner with Historymaker Marshall Trimble

Zona Lorig, Marshall Trimble, Mary Parker

Thanks to these wonderful Historical League members, the dinner party with Historymaker Marshall Trimble and Museum Director Tawn Downs was a lovely event.
Eighteen members bid on this dinner at the David Wright House silent auction with funds raised supporting National History Day AZ.  Both students and teachers received support for their program, taking their presentations from regional to state to Washington D.C.

We are grateful to Mary and Bill Parker for hosting the dinner, along with attendees

Bill Parker, Stan Evans

Zona and Tom Lorig, Nancy and Stan Evans, Meg and Bill Knopf, Bonnie and Alan Newhoff, Margaret and Larry Baker, Dee and Chuck Steen, Dianne and Gary Linthicum who bid on the dinner to raise funds for NHDAZ.org

Bonnie and Alan Newhoff, Stan Evans

Margaret Baker, Mary Parker

Tawn Downs, Zona Lorig, Dee Steen

Silent Auction Dinner from David Wright House event

Historymaker Marshall Trimble entertains with stories of AZ

With guests of honor, Historymaker Marshall Trimble and Museum director Tawn Downs, the 18 people who bid on the Silent Auction dinner at the David Wright House event enjoyed their private "Evening Under the Stars."
So many volunteers came together to make this dinner happen. Mary and Bill Parker graciously hosted the evening at their home. Dancing Chef Mark Vanek prepared the delicious meal. Servers Susan Hoffland, Mary McMahon and Julie Moore were charming and witty. Linda Corderman, Cathy Shumard, Kay Holcombe, Ruth McLeod, Zona Lorig and Margaret Baker were instrumental in the organization of the dinner.

Ruth McLeod, Cathy Shumard, Zona Lorig, Mary Parker plan details of the evening.

Susan Hoffland, Mary McMahon, Julie Moore

Zona Lorig, Historymaker Marshall Trimble, Mary Parker

Dancing Chef Mark Vanek and assistant

Silent Auction Dinner from David Wright House event

With guests of honor, Historymaker Marshall Trimble and Museum director Tawn Downs, the 18 people who bid on the Silent Auction dinner at the David Wright House event enjoyed their private "Evening Under the Stars."
So many volunteers came together to make this dinner happen. Mary and Bill Parker graciously hosted the evening at their home. Dancing Chef Mark Vanek prepared the delicious meal. Servers Susan Hoffland, Mary McMahon and Julie Moore were charming and witty. Linda Corderman, Cathy Shumard, Kay Holcombe, Ruth McLeod, Zona Lorig and Margaret Baker were instrumental in the organization of the dinner.

Ruth McLeod, Cathy Shumard, Zona Lorig, Mary Parker plan details of the evening.

Historymaker Marshall Trimble entertains with stories of AZ

Susan Hoffland, Mary McMahon, Julie Moore

Zona Lorig, Historymaker Marshall Trimble, Mary Parker

Dancing Chef Mark Vanek and assistant

Appetizing Vegetable Tray

Creativity is alive and well in this Veggie Tray. It would be a clever appetizer for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Graduation or any event. What veggies would you add to this tasty-looking dish?
Several other delicious appetizers can be found in Tastes & Treasures cookbook.

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Perfect for your Halloween event or Thanksgiving table - adorable mini pumpkin pies that are delicious.

Ingredients:
12 small square wonton wrappers (often stocked with the tofu in the refrigerated section of the supermarket)
3/4 cup canned pure pumpkin
3/4 cup light/low-fat ricotta cheese
3 packets no-calorie sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Dash salt
Optional toppings: light whipped topping, additional cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.

Place a wonton wrapper into each cup of the muffin pan. Press it into the bottom and up along the sides.

Lightly spray wrappers with nonstick spray. Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, thoroughly mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.

Spoon pumpkin mixture into wonton cups, about 2 tbsp. each.
1/12th of recipe (1 mini pie): 41 calories, 0.5g total fat (0.5g sat fat), 67mg sodium, 6g carbs, 1g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 2g protein
MAKES 12 SERVINGS
Thanks to Hungry Girl for the recipe and stats.

Halloween Decor at AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park

Such a wonderful staff at AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park. Not only are they very helpful, easy to work with, and knowledgeable, they also found some great pumpkins for Halloween decorations. AND there are so many more displays upstairs!