Georgia O’Keeffe (left) and Maria Chabot at Georgia O’Keeffe residence, Ghost Ranch, near Abiquiu, New Mexico. Courtesy/John Candelario, Photographer. Negative # 165668. NMHM/DCA.

NMHM News:

The New Mexico History Museum invites the public to an insightful afternoon 4:30-7 p.m., Sunday, March 23 with Margaret Wood, author of In the Painter’s Kitchen, for the first event in a series called “New Mexico on a Plate with Chef Johnny Vee and Friends.”

Chef Johnny Vee will lead a conversation with Wood about her recollections of 70 recipes from Georgia O’Keeffe’s kitchen, stemming from Wood’s five years as O’Keeffe’s companion and personal chef. Wood will share charming memories and historical anecdotes, revealing how O’Keeffe directed the preparation of simple, delicious meals using fresh ingredients, paying meticulous attention to every step of the process. The event will include a Q & A session following the conversation, as well as a tasting of a dish prepared by Chef Johnny Vee and inspired by O’Keeffe’s recipes. This event is free, but space is limited so early arrival is recommended.

The “New Mexico on a Plate with Chef Johnny Vee and Friends” series is a key component of the History Museum’s Food Heritage program, dedicated to preserving and celebrating New Mexico’s rich culinary traditions. By exploring the connection between food, culture, and history, the program fosters a deeper understanding of the state’s diverse heritage.