Tastes & Treasures II in Maine B&B

Reconnecting with a college friend she had not seen for 39 years, Donna Esposito stayed at The Trellis House in Ogunquit, Maine. Very quaint B&B with charming rooms, homemade breakfast and Happy Hours from Laurence Plotkin cookbook! Now this B&B has Tastes & Treasures II. Perhaps Laurence will re-create some of the Arizona recipes for his future guests.

La Posada has Tastes & Treasures II

La Posada in Winslow has amazing history. Davie Garrison and Al Muto traveled there to find they also have Tastes & Treasures II. Now you can read their story and more Arizona history as you try out delicious recipes. Also available www.HistoricalLeague.org/shop.aspx

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Things to Do in the Phoenix area: Great write up today in AZ Republic recommending Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park.
Why not go there and visit it soon!
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Lovin' the Love Kitchen

Delores Tomasek, Jan Hoeschler, Zona Lorig and Barb Ziehler raised funds for the Love Kitchen July 29 at the White Mountain Home Tour. This was done as they promoted the Historical League and sold Tastes and Treasures II at the White Mountain Country Club.

Zona Lorig

The event benefits Love Kitchen, and the Historical League is pleased to again partner with another non-profit to help others as we share stories of AZ, history, food memories and AZ Heritage Center and Historical League.

Barb Ziehler

The Love Kitchen, operating since 1986, serves a nutritious daily meal to 400-600 guests from the communities of both Navajo and Apache counties. In 2017, 80,747 meals and food boxes were distributed helping to fill the needs of the hungry as well as nourishment for the souls."

Thanks to Barb Ziehler, Tastes and Treasures II was invited to have a table at the White Mountain Home Tour, Monday, July 29.

Presenting a check to Lyn Lewis, manager of the non-profit Love Kitchen, as a follow up to the White Mountain Home Tour were Delores Tomasek, Jan Hoeschler(taking the photo), and  Barb Ziehler. 
Book also available at www.HistoricalLeague.org/shop.aspx

Jan Hoeschler, friend,  Lyn Lewis, Barb Ziehler

Historical League aprons

Whether you are barbecuing or baking or using the crockpot, Historical League aprons are helpful. (Especially with Volume II of Tastes & Treasures: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona).
They are roomy, washable, have generous pockets and fit all sizes.
Available in blue in Junior size
Available in blue in Adult size
Available in maroon in children
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Watermelon Salad from Tastes & Treaures II

Watermelon Salad from the Wigwam Resort is a popular recipe in Tastes & Treasures II, page 137. Refreshing and easy for summertime parties and picnics, it bursts with flavor. Now that it is available in the book, we are seeing several versions at other restaurants but they don't compare to the Wigwam's  recipes!

Book available at HistorialLeague.org/SHOP.aspx and Amazon.com

The Wigwam Resort salad, on page 137, is bursting with flavors: roasted corn, cilantro, jalapeños, limes, red onion, and Cotija cheese. It is the perfect blend of ingredients for a SouthWest salad!!

Watermelon Salad from the Cov in Wayzata, MN. topped with pistachios and Mozzarella cheese, it is a pretty salad to serve.

Pinetop dinner party using all recipes from Tastes & Treasures II

Planning a party for over 40 people with all the food based on one Arizona cookbook - that’s what Edie Pearce of White Mountain Summer Homes did this year. Every July 1st for 16 years, she hosts a party for her friends. She cooks and her sister, Peggy, decorates.

This year the theme was Arizona foods from Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona written by volunteers of the Historical League. Edie got “excited making all these Arizona recipes.” The book highlights beloved food enterprises and buildings 50 years old or older, and shares recipes and stories from all over the state. “I hope to visit many of these restaurants,” Edie comments. 

Trio Artisan and Sweet Gem Lettuce Salad came from The Garden Cafe in Yuma where all the freshest lettuce in the USA are grown. Cowboy Chopped Salad is a feature of Rancho de Los Caballeros in Wickenburg, while Tortilla Soup is a favorite of the Harvey House Cafe at the Grand Canyon. Charlie Clark’s Grilled Chicken with Poblano Chili Sauce was also served. Edie reflects, “I love the planning and buying ingredients I had never heard of before.” Twenty-seven dishes from this award-winning book were made to feed the crowd.

Acknowledging 50 years of service, St Mary’s Food Bank Culinary Kitchen is in the book. They held a contest to determine which 4 recipes would be submitted. Edie chose Jazzy Jasmine Rice along with Arizona Sonoran Succotash for her party.

Arizona Historymakers also contributed recipes as well as biographies, photos and food memories. Edie prepared Bison Chili from Barbara McDonnell Barrett. A favorite dessert was Eddie Basha’s Chocolate Cake. Historymakers are those who have distinguished themselves with noted achievements in the arts, athletics, business, community service, education and entertainment and have maintained their ties to Arizona. The Historical League has honored 62 Historymakers since it began the program in 1992. Sandra Day O’Connor, Lattie Coor, Erma Bombeck and Elisabeth Ruffner are among those who contributed recipes.

Working for Goodyear in Philadelphia for 35 years, Edie knew she wanted to “Go West” for retirement. She is involved in her community in the White Mountains, especially her church and WM Craft Group. They are happy she chose Pinetop to continue her love for cooking and hosting parties.

Tastes & Treasures II will be sold at the July 29 White Mountain Home Tour with 20% of the sales donated to the Love Kitchen. It is also available at several shops in the Pinetop area, HistoricalLeague.org/SHOP.aspx and Amazon.com