New Displays for Historymakers Exhibit

Working with Michael DeQuinque of Sound and Video Consultation, we are excited to plan touch screen technology for our new interactive Historymaker Exhibit. Short videos will be easily accessible for all 67 Historymakers in October.

Thanks to the outstanding editing work of Zona Lorig with assistance from Mary Parker and Ruth McLeod, new signs have been created for the exhibit also. Museum curator Rebekah Tabah is ready to install them.

Sandra Day O'Connor Award

This Lorna Lockwood Traveling trophy was given to Sandra Day O'Connor. Several female judges received it prior to Justice O'Connor but it was decided that the award would retire with her. She generously donated it to the AHS Museum where it is on display in Historymakers Hall.

Zona Lorig worked on creating accurate signage for all the artifacts in the exhibit including Ben Avery's hiking boots and a 1937 Arizona State Teacher's College signed football from Bill Kajikawa.  

Historymaker David Lincoln to speak at Sunnyslope Historical Society

Sunnyslope Historical Society Museum

Joan and David Lincoln

will be the venue as Historymaker David Lincoln shares the story of J.C. Lincoln and the family's influence in the Phoenix area. Honored in 2014 as a Historymaker along with his wife, Joan Lincoln, they continue to contribute to the Valley and keep history alive and well.

Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Sunnyslope Historical Society Museum, 737 E Hatcher Rd, Phoenix. 10:00 am - noon. Call the museum for more information 602-331-3150.

Lady Bug Caprese Salad

How adorable is this? and edible too!

Lady Bug Caprese Salad

Ingredients:
Cherry tomatoes (split back end)
Balsamic vinegar dots
Black olives
Fresh basil leaves
Fresh mozzarella cheese

Arrange on plate and let the "Ohs and Ahs" begin.

Thanks to Greens First with Mary Tees-Corridon and Gigi Sotomayor for the idea.

Summer Chick Pea and Kale Salad

This is a great blend of flavors for a Summer Salad. Many interesting salads are also found in Tastes & Treasures cookbook. Enjoy the tastes.


Summer Chickpea Kale Salad with Feta, Olives and Basil
Ingredients:

4 cups cooked chickpeas* (2 - 19 oz. cans)

2-3 cups packed green curly kale, minced
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1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted & minced finely (about 20)

1/2 cup cubed feta cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup minced red onion (optional)

4 tbsp olive oil

 2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp salt (or to taste)
black pepper to taste

1 pint cherry tomatoes

fresh basil leaves (6-8 leaves)

Directions:

Combine the beans, chopped kale, olives, feta, garlic & red onion and toss gently together. Stir in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper and adjust to taste. Mix all gently to incorporate the dressing. Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them in just at the end, reserving a few to leave on top for color. Just before serving, tear a generous amount of fresh basil leaves and scatter over the top.

Kale tastes MUCH better raw when you 'massage' it first. Just work it with your fingers for a couple of minutes. The leaves will turn dark green and the flavor becomes very mild.

Historymaker Rose Mofford's artifacts at Sierra Bonita restaurant

With loads of personality, Governor Rose Mofford won the hearts of many Arizonans with her many roles in sports, business and government. It's no wonder she was honored as a Historymaker by the Historical League.

Donating some of her charm at Sierra Bonita restaurant at 7th Street and Glendale, the photographs tell the story.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Tuna and Basil

Following the recipe in Tastes & Treasures cookbook, page 175, Bonnie Newhoff created this delicious salad for our Historical League meeting.

Basil Vinaigrette Ingredients:

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salad Ingredients:2 cups fusilli or penne
6 ounces haricots verts, trimmed
Salt to taste
2 large tomatoes chopped, or small grape tomatoes
Sliced kalamata olvies
2 cups fresh basil leaves, stacked and thinly sliced
1 (7-ounce) can oil-pack tuna, drained and flaked
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced or chopped
Capers, drained and rinsed

Directions for the viniaigrette:
Whisk the vinegar, basil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl until combined. Add the olive oil gradually, whisking constantly until the olive oil is incorporated.

Directions for the salad:
Cook the pasta using the package directions and drain. Toss the hot pasta with a small amount of the vinaigrette in a bowl. Blanch the green beans in a small amount of boiling salted water in a saucepan until tender-crisp and drain. Immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and drain.

Layer the pasta, tomatoes, olives, basil, green beans and tuna in a large salad bowl, drizzling each layer with some of the vinaigrette. Toss lightly and top with the hard-cooked eggs and capers.

Serves 4.