Volunteer Celebration

Last night our historic house hosted its annual holiday reception and volunteer recognition.  It was a lovely evening, with lots of friendly supporters, lively conversation, and food and drink.  There were brief remarks celebrating our volunteers of the year and the presentation of a large grant check (some of which I've had the pleasure to spend already!)  I'm excited about another year with this organization and all of the activities we're putting on; it's a great group of people, one of the happiest, supportive places I've worked.

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Vegetable Cheese Squares
2 pkgs. crescent rolls
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
Fresh vegetables (small broccoli florets, bell peppers)


Line cookie sheet with crescent rolls; seal seams. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool. Mix cream cheese and dressing mix. Spread over cooled crust. Press vegetables into cream cheese. Cut into squares.

OR:  

"The veggie squares are my daughter's favorite.

Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayo and a off of ranch dressing.

Bake 2 pkg pillsbury crescent rolls spread on cookie sheet at 350 for 10 min. Let cool and spread cream cheese mixture, 

Chop broccoli, red and green pepper and carrots. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, cut into squares,

Enjoy!"

Endive Bites
endive, washed and dried
gorgonzola cheese
walnuts, chopped
pears, diced

Spread cheese in endive, sprinkle with pears and walnuts.  Serve.