July
*World Cup Viewing Parties
-sandwiches, chips, and beverages - many supermarkets have deli sections where you can get sandwiches catered like Costco and Nob Hill in Salinas
*Wimbledon Viewing Parties
-strawberries and cream are the teaditional dish at Wimbledon
*Farmers’ Markets
-see my blog below about farmers’ markets in Salinas and surrounding areas (there are six farmers’ markets in Salinas alone)
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmers-markets-agritourism-in-salinas.html?m=1
August
*Buy spa products for an August cool down at home (CVS in Salinas is open 24/7)
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
-developer of Novgorod and Bento War Games and 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 Zmuseum
-creator French Travel and Culture Games
