Cowboy Artists of America 2024

 Cowboy Artists of America began in 1965 with Joe Beeler and 3 others. This organization helped launch the contemporary Western art movement. 1995 AZ Historymaker Joe would be pleased to see the 2024 honorees. Listen to Joe's story at https://www.historicalleague.org/historymakers/joe-beeler

Formal portrait by Peter Robbins: back row L to R: Brandon Bailey, Dustin Payne, Todd Connor, Chad Poppleton.

middle row: Teal Blake, Jack Sorenson, Tyler Crow, Grant Redden, Alvin Marshall, Albin Veselka, Mikel Donahue, Dave Santillanes.

front row: Bill Nebeker, Martin Grelle, Wayne Baize, Bruce Greene, Phil Epp.

Not pictured are Michael Dudash and Clark Kelley Price.

Joe Beeler 1995 Arizona Historymaker

Historymaker Joe Beeler's Zucchini Tacos

Joe Beeler, son Jody and grandson John

Joe Beeler was honored as a Historymaker by the Historical League in 1995. His son, Jody, writes: Eating from your garden has always been a great tradition in our family.  Here’s a great way to eat zucchini from your garden.

Tastes & Treasures cookbook also has wonderful recipes for vegetables. Summer Squash Saute, page 57, from Hassayampa Inn in Prescott is delicious.

ZUCCHINI TACOS

Ingredients:
zucchini fresh
sweet onion
olive oil
taco shells
tomato
shredded pepper jack cheese
3 cloves chopped garlic
taco seasoning
salsa

 Directions:
Shred a 12-14 inch long zuchini in the food processor.
Add a half of a sweet onion, and shred also.
Add the shredded onion and zucchini to a hot skilllet with a little olive oil and about 3 cloves of chopped garlic.
Brown it and let the liquid cook down - about 15 minutes over medium heat.
Add a packet of your favorite taco seasoning, simmer.
Add to preheated taco shells.
Garnish with chopped tomatoes, salsa and shredded pepper jack cheese . . .
Easy to make and great to eat.
Serve with your favorite black or refried beans.