451,000 people may die in heat related deaths according to projections by the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago.
The full report from the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab follows:
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-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books
5 French Casserole Recipe Ideas for Personal Chefs by Ruth Paget
Jane Grigson’s Vegetable Book is a weighty cookbook reference book (607 pages) with many European recipes that make excellent use of seasonal produce when flavor should be at its peak and the harvest abundance should keep prices low.
Five French casseroles that Grigson provides recipes for are easy and satisfying dishes that personal chefs at all skill levels can prepare:
*artichoke gratin
-This dish is made in a casserole dish with cooked artichoke bottoms and pulp from the base of the leaves mixed with quartered hard-boiled eggs.
-Mornay sauce (béchamel sauce with grated gruyère cheese mixed in) is poured over the eggs and artichokes.
-Cream is poured over the mornay sauce and bread crumbs are sprinkled on top of the casserole.
-Bake until bubbly.
*Variation 1 on artichoke gratin
-Use mushrooms instead of artichokes to make the casserole.
*Variation 2 on artichoke gratin
-Use spinach instead of artichokes to make this casserole. (Layer the spinach in the bottom of the casserole dish)
*Asparagus Fricassé
-This dish is made with cubed chicken, turkey, veal, or lamb; cooked asparagus, young peas, and béchamel sauce. Bake until bubbly.
*Variation 1 on asparagus fricassee
-Use cubed ham in the recipe and sprinkled bread crumbs on top. Bake until bubbly
Leftovers for all these casserole heat up nicely the next day.
These French casseroles are great market day dinner selections that allow cooks to make use of seasonal produce for flavor and lower purchase price due to harvest abundance.
Jane Grigson’s Vegetable Book is organized in alphabetical order by vegetable name, making it easy to look for familiar and exotic recipes with market purchases in hand.
Happy Cooking!
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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist
-developer of 9 music theory games
El Niño Preparedness Suggestion by Ruth Paget
My husband Laurent kept 1/2 tank of gas at all times when we lived in Stuttgart, Germany where even a normal commute could be delayed by snow storms by up to 45 minutes to an hour.
Having a car run out of gas creates havoc during an evacuation for forest fires or other emergencies.
Our family still follows the German 1/2 tank rule for peace of mind.
We also kept blankets in the car in Germany in case of long delays while traveling.
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Europe + 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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist
-developer of 9 music theory games
We did Taco Tuesday with a hard shell taco party pack with 12 tacos from Taco Bell. (You can opt for soft shells as well.)
The twelve tacos with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, and cheddar cheese cost $28.66 or about $2.39 per taco.
I think this is a nice Taco Tuesday meal. These tacos are quickly made and come individually wrapped for easy clean up.
As leftovers, the tacos reheat well too.
If you do not want to heat up the house on a hot day, they are a nice option to have in the neighborhood.
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 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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist
-developer of 9 music theory games
Vincenzo Viyelli, a physics professor at the University of Chicago, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow.
More information about Vitelli’s work and the MacArthur Fellowship follows from UChicago News:
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