Blue Ribbon Recipes

What special treats are you whipping together for the upcoming holidays? Here are a few recipes from a cookbook in the museum’s collection….

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Holiday Stockings

Have you hung your stockings by the chimney with care, yet? These stockings were handmade as a gift by a member of the…

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The Gift

On December 8, 2019, nonprofit leader, music and film producer and artist, David Damian Figueroa, created the art installation, Save the Nopal, as…

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Electric Carving Knife

Does the buzzing of the electric carving knife set anyone else’s mouth to watering? Just us? For many families, there’s no clearer signal…

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UFW and Thanksgiving

Head on over to the United Farm Workers Twitter page to learn about all the work behind the ingredients of your favorite Thanksgiving…

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Deeter’s Turkey

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Museum of Ventura County! While most of us are settling in at home to celebrate…

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Hay Loaders

Hay Loaders helped to harvest alfalfa hay in Ventura County. Alfalfa was a popular crop in the area because despite the improvement of…

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Veteran’s Day

Today, we recognize and thank all veterans of all branches for their sacrifice and bravery. Happy Veterans Day! At the end of World…

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