Inspired Recipes from Nebraska

A rich history of the Nebraska Governor’s Residence and recipes reflecting the state’s heritage is now available.

Inspired Recipes from Nebraska is filled with contributions by distinguished Nebraskans, including Governor Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem, First Lady Diane Nelson, First Gentleman Bill Orr and many other dignitaries.

Proceeds from sales will provide funds for educational materials about the history of the Governor’s residence given to grade schools and for updates to the residence.

Earlier this year the Governor’s Residence was placed on the National Registry of historic places.

Order today and enjoy it for years to come.

From the First Lady of Nebraska, Sally Ganem:

Here’s proof that politicians eat more than rubber chicken…Inspired Recipes from Nebraska.

As Nebraska’s First Lady, I am a passionate supporter of the Friends of the Governor’s Residence, which is raising funds via sales of the collaborative cookbook, Inspired Recipes from Nebraska. Funds will be used for educational materials about the Governor’s Residence, and for its continued updating.

The cookbook gives you so much more than personal recipes from Nebraska’s current and former first families; past and serving state senators, and many other well-known Nebraskans.  Photos of the Residence and interesting tales of living there are interwoven with the recipes.  Contributor’s stories accompany many recipes: Former Governor Mike Johanns was actually a night-time refrigerator bandit!

Residence Updates and Upgrades: We’re now joining the 21st century!   (a few highlights…)

• Replaced all manually operated televisions and other audio-visuals
• Updated computers with wireless capabilities
• Created a virtual tour of the Residence

Landscaping:

• Several large trees must be replaced and groups of plants refreshed
• Place tree and plant identification markers to serve as a learning tool for students and adults
• Basic maintenance of the grounds

Residence Educational Efforts:

• Nebraska’s 4th graders receive Trail Blazer, a 4-page newspaper-style history of the Residence
• Specially designed bookmarks give visitors  a visual reminder of the Residence and promote reading

Please join me in supporting the Governor’s Residence by purchasing a copy of Inspired Recipes from Nebraska. Please make checks to “Friends of the Governor’s Residence. ”   Send your check to 1425 H Street, Lincoln, NE  68508.

To make a donation only, and become a charter member of the “Friends of the Governor’s Residence”, please send your check to the Nebraska Community Foundation, P.O. Box 83107, Lincoln, NE 68501-3107.   Sending a donation only is tax deductible.   All donors will be listed in a book kept at the Residence. 

First Lady of the State of Nebraska, Sally Ganem