Cultural History of Pie reposted by Ruth Paget

David Faries of the Monterey County Weekly wrote a great little cultural history of pie and another story on drip coffee.

As someone who grew up in the American Midwest, I learned that in a pinch a slice of pie and coffee is a dessert and a supper option.  I have even eaten mince pie at Christmas; my Wisconsin family loves its English heritage.

Pie lovers can enjoy some history with their pie in the Weekly article below:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/eat_drink/as-sweet-elena-s-and-a-squad-of-marines-knows-pie-can-mean-more-than/article_ce0be827-8a9e-42ab-bdd7-7bd0237fec87.html#tncms-source=mosaic

Bon Appetit!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

CSUMB’s Religious Holidays Dates and Descriptions Calendar is Useful reposted by Ruth Paget

This religious holidays dates and descriptions calendar from CSU - Monterey Bay is very informative:

https://csumb.edu/departments/community-belonging/resources/calendar-of-holidays-and-religious-observances/

Happy Reading!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

The Mediterranean Slow Cooker is $1.99 today reposted by Ruth Paget

I purchased The Mediterranean slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone in hardcover several years and just saw that it is now available in Kindle format today for $1.99 as of today (November 6, 2026).

It is 243 pages long and full of Italian favorites.

More information follows from the Amazon website below:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006R8PLPI?lv=shuf&_bbid=370579114&nodl=1&tag=core_cohort_a_email-20&dplnkId=d855ac5d-6add-4e0f-80aa-98a88ccaccde&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

UChicago Press Details History of Roads in 100 Maps reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press has published A History of Roads in 100 Map by Jeremy Black, which chronicles the need for roads and how they came to be navigated with maps.

Travelers, military personnel, and businessmen all might find something of interest in this book.

Book purchase information follows:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/1a1b10f92ca5b8e2

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Georgia + 5 other Kindle books

Indian Diwali 2026 History, Traditions, and Recipes reposted by Ruth Paget

The following website explains the history, traditions, and recip s of Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights:

https://www.almanac.com/content/diwali

This year’s Diwali takes place on November 6 - 10, 2026.

A nice way to celebrate would be to eat an Indian meal at our three regional Indian restaurants:

-Ambrosia - downtown and on Cannery Row in Monterey, California

-Indus - Marina, California

-Avatar Indian Grill - Salinas, California

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogis

-developer of 9 music theory games

Chicago Center for Writing Launched at UChicago reposted by Ruth Paget

University of Chicago Launches Chicago Center for Writing to Primote Original Work in the Age of AI reposted by Ruth Paget

One of the main objectives of the newly launched Chicago Center for Writing at the University of Chicago is to promote writing without AI.

The Center will continue the use of writing to develop, analyze, and communicate ideas across all university departments and with the public at the University of Chicago.

More information about the Chicago Center for Writing follows from an article in UChicago News:

 https://news.uchicago.edu/story/new-hub-writing-age-ai?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGlS_PdmwG7vFmf0daLkZtKVBfhLTAFV_yafiWSlApp6vropuxIcjINarkCCodzAcnAEE38zcr69UQTjX79h1hvZ508H0-jcnBsLqoV7A0f7yvjLTo

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

Torta Thursday = Sandwich Thursday reposted by Ruth Paget

Torta Thursday is Sandwich Day in Diverse Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Tortas are Mexican sandwiches.  I like mine with carnitas (pulled pork) and sliced fresh jalapeños.  There are a few calories in that very delicious sandwich, so I order some other equally delicious dishes from the following places in Salinas, California:

Tortas - Super Pollo

Subs - Jersey Mikes

Banh Mi - Saigon Noodle

Bagel Sandwiches - Bagel Corner

Reuben - Black Bear Diner

American Deli - Sourdough & Company

American Deli - Nob Hill

Bon Appetit!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games