Made Homemade Paella - Summer 2026 Project Completed

Made Homemade Paella - Completed Summer Project 2026

I made Valencia, Spain’s signature dish - paella - in my home with air conditioning in Salinas, California for summer projects 2026!

I finally bought a 14-inch paella pan with a cover and could do everything stovetop.  Still took an hour, but it tasted just great with squeezes of fresh Meyer lemon juice.

I will post my non-authentic recipe tomorrow.

For people who would like to buy mussels, clams, and shrimp at Phil’s Fish Market in Castroville (California) and make a true seafood paella, I would recommend the Paella cookbook by Penelope Casas.

Note: All the products used to make paella can be easily obtained in California.

Hasta luego!

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 about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Business & Finance Courses on Sale Till July 31, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

Business and Finance Courses are on sale till July 31, 2026 from Great Courses.

Some courses start for as little as $14.99.

Information about courses, prices, and download details follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19fb2b41a74972d3

Happy Cramming!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons + 5 other Kindle books

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

-developer of food and beverage 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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Climate Change and Childhood Malaria in Africa from UChicago Article reposted by Ruth Paget

The following article from the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab may have implications for the US: The Past and Future Impact of Climate Change on Childhood Malaria in Africa:

https://impactlab.org/research/the-past-and-future-impact-of-climate-change-on-childhood-malaria-in-africa/?utm_campaign=24152484-Institute%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz---W74EtqOPEAopmp_CfP7RALQKFk9KhA8ViEmQ9VgU5SQLQbWAN7Imm2THzKRYsvvd6xO3e_16giRpds4-62xFNbWJtw&_hsmi=430888411&utm_content=430888411&utm_source=hs_email

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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

UChicago Press book Penelope’s Bones Analyzes the World of Women in Homer’s Verse reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press book Penelope’s Bones: A New History of Homer’s World Through the Women Written Out of It by Emily Hauser analyzes the world of women in Homer’s.verses.

For information about Penelope’s Bones and purchase details, click on the link below:

https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo250606968.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Penelope%27s%20Bones&utm_campaign=Reader%27s%20Picks%20July%202026

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 French travel and culture games

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

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Danish Days on September 18 - 20, 2026 are coming to Solvang, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The 89th Annual Danish Days Festival is coming up in Solvang, California on September 18 - 20, 2026.

Information about Danish Days and admission packages follow on the Solvang website:

https://solvangusa.com/things-to-do/danish-days/

Happy Festival Going!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lssons 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 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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Ohana Style cookbook is $1.99 on Kindle today by Ruth Paget

Ohana Style ($1.99 on Kindle today) by Sheldon Simeon is a great reference for people interested in the Aloha Santa Cruz Festival this weekend!

I am looking forward to trying some recipes in this 271-page book as an armchair traveler to Hawaii and Polynesia.

Purchase information about the book follows:

 https://www.amazon.com/Ohana-Style-Food-Hawaii-Family-ebook/dp/B0FG6QTYW5/ref=dbs_t_w_m_typm

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 games

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

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

12 AI Certificate Programs Listed by Forbes reposted by Ruth Paget

12 AI Certificate Programs Listed by Forbes Magazine reposted by Ruth Paget

The following link to Forbes magazine has information about 12 AI courses and fees:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/l/best-ai-bootcamps-v1/?accountid=9053159923&creative=766884725260&device=m&device_model=&gad_campaignid=21287394945&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqav2_AHoj3sGP0dGaf1BLIv1B7ii&gclid=CjwKCAjwyabTBhBFEiwAM3mNUNO6epW6QJ5bbHCFeCWR2IyI0KiWqLI7xulSxbxu5mF2FYGc9BBuBRoCCqkQAvD_BwE&location_physical=9031879&network=g&placement=&utm_campaign=21287394945&utm_content=162061787643&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=kwd-309908240786&ecom_experiment=eyJleHBlcmltZW50SWQiOiI0NzIyODMwMTI4OTcxNzc2IiwidmFyaWF0aW9uSWQiOiI1NDYzOTkwMjIwODgxOTIwIiwidGltZXN0YW1wIjoxNzg1MzQ5NzU3NzM2fQ%3D%3D&ecom_experiment_server=true

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 Hames + 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 Museum

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs

Build an Irish Cairn Quilt Class in Pacific Grove, California reposted by Ruth Paget

Build and Irish Mounded Fabric Cairn Quilt Class Reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly’s Community Calendar lists a Build A Cairn Quilt class about Irish mounded fabric quilts at Back Porch Fabrics in Pacific Grove, California on August 1, 2026.

Information about the class and price from the Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar follow:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/build-a-cairn-quilt-class/19412015/2026-08-01T13

Have fun quilting!

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 Classicsl 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 Zvalley History Museum

-creator of French travel and culture games

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Redwall Fantasy Book is coming out as a Netflix movie by Ruth Paget

Redwall Children’s Fantasy Book is Now Coming Out as a Netflix Movie  by Ruth Paget

The small happy mice of Mossflower Wood have to defend themselves against the evil fat rat named Clany in this improbable hit set in a medieval abbey written by Brian Jacques.

This was my favorite fantasy book when I worked as a youth services librarian that I also recommended to my own daughter Florence Paget and Minecraft players.

https://www.amazon.com/Redwall-Tale-Brian-Jacques-ebook/dp/B01BK0SQ8G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=93U4VDES6L2B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ttLSRKDgRiaOczEtFyIVsHaJCm3WK9gz2gAaLPzFDTmI2DTE37L0JP6cDR0VY7Rg6ZeHyCM3FZNJnXJjDE_YaQgYSEnJ6ZcOz5Yp6Iep6RL-OvdKGYDlnmMVjbQCYwAyCiVH8fxS84YA7y5TcKPrwd-9BspGAr5eHcgj-Mr-__5m23CwvNGR7f_95Ia_he2fsvsqI7jzCQJ1cjPUbgyZHg.Zw1wAr4RF5CQAn5z_002-miMoDMZY3f6EDop2JeYdoI&dib_tag=se&keywords=redwall&qid=1785335483&sprefix=redwall%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-1

Have fun 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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory gams

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1st Annual Aloha Music and Arts Festival in Santa Cruz, California reposted by Ruth Paget

1st Annual Aloha Music and Arts Festival in Santa Cruz, California on July 31, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The first annual Aloha Music and Arts Festival in Santa Cruz, California on July 31, 2026 looks like a great way to enjoy yourself and learn about Polynesian and Asian Pacific culture.

Details about the event and parking fees are available on the link to the Monterey County Weekly’s Community Calendar:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/aloha-music-arts-festival-santa-cruz/18972504/2026-07-31T11

Have fun!

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 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 1800+ French travel and culture blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

Japanese Motor Sports at Laguna Seca in Salinas, Calornia reposted by Ruth Paget

The first ever Japanese Motor Sports showcase will be held from August 12 - 15, 2026 at Laguna Seca in Salinas, California as part of Car Week.

Information about Japanese Motor Sports (JDM) at the 2026 Rolex Motor Sports Reunion follows:

https://weathertechraceway.com/blogs/news/jdm-car-show-2026-rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion?srsltid=AfmBOop9XtnMhvReUezehC0S9f8RopGzVw67fHszvHFSFmWlcWHHoa3u

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons + 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 Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coadt California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

Millenials Now Love Soccer Mom Minivans reposted by Ruth Paget

Minivan Sales Surging reposted by Ruth Paget

Millenials Seem to Love Minivans with Sales Surges to prove it according to CNN.  Toyota, for example, saw a 35% sales surge in 2025 for minivans.

See the following CNN article for details about how tastes change with age:

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/26/business/millennials-are-trying-to-make-minivans-cool-again

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 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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

Amazon AI Courses reposted by Ruth Paget

Information about Amazon’s AI Courses and enrollment details follows:

https://aws.amazon.com/ai/learn/

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 and 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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

Google AI Courses on Coursera.org reposted by Ruth Paget

Cousteau.org offers several AI courses that you can do online.

The link below lists the courses and gives information about how to enroll:

https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ai/paidmedia?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=gg&utm_campaign=b2c_namer_google-ai_google_ftcof_professional-certificates_px_dr_bau_gg_sem_pr-bd_us-ca_en_m_hyb_26-02_x&campaignid=23562859652&adgroupid=193372992156&device=m&keyword=coursera%20ai%20courses&matchtype=b&network=g&devicemodel=&creativeid=797322410638&assetgroupid=&targetid=kwd-839123613269&extensionid=&placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23562859652&gbraid=0AAAAADdKX6bHMjFP3IVHzb7EDsVKZJyXT&gclid=CjwKCAjwmozTBhAeEiwAkEGZzsr2VJXyqMO80dwSBPbWP74tY7ooKZSYdRf6iRq_Jt-r4v64GaKDgxoCGlMQAvD_BwE

AI seems to favor people with good reading skills.

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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew book on Indian Botanical Art being distributed by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

Flora Indica: Recovering Lost Stories from Kew’s Indian Drawings, published by the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew is being distributed by the University of Chicago Press.

For information about the book and purchase details click on the link below:

https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/F/bo265674343.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Flora%20Indica&utm_campaign=Distributed%20presses_July%202026

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 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 French travel and culture games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

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Trans-Cultural Study Guide by Volunteers in Asia Shout-Out by Ruth Paget

I have used the Trans-Cultural Study Guide by Volunteers in Asian to organize books like Eating Soup with Chopsticks about Japan as well as books about the US like Wisconsin Mom and Virginia Mom.

Amazon has some used copies of this old-but-goodie still available:

https://www.amazon.com/Trans-cultural-Study-Guide-Darrow-Volunteers/dp/B000VA2GM4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=X69QUVZPFTRY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HrwKkPk_5k8XfQDTvOUUwvZIZiqGMzrGthVzHydLi6A-K6ZGvH0I7dJ3JbIjtfsuQNAWK1WaTdOsozyXBVt7lBHA8fOfBO1xLjYLpG0KqwVQVQZBd2_d3FMWtXSEvah7_LoopLQ6WFF3tya7nSU4bLHzERYmEgmoqqAa-an7f7HK3bl0Il8j4b4HjY3GYKrP1wTpkiRS_JLdGpQJtWN8vw.ShYFK5Q8pZXtlDLMPdRz139z8t7h_2VYdWSoz45ler8&dib_tag=se&keywords=transcultural+study+guide&qid=1784869481&sprefix=transcultural+study+guide%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1

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

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

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The Artist’s Way book is now an online course reposted by Ruth Paget

When I first started writing, I worked through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron with my writing group.

The exercises in the book are fun.  The writing group also did potluck dinners.  Everyone liked my vegan bean and rice soup.  (This was a California-based potluck with lots of exotic salads, sugar-substitute cookies, and iced lattes from Carmel Roasting Company.)

Julia Cameron is now doing an online course of The Artist’s Way, which has sold more than 4 million copies.  I wrote 8 books after working through several of Cameron’s books.

Information about The Artist’s Way book and online course follows:

https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary-ebook/dp/B006H19H3M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=204Z24I5VVYLH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lwvzYr_Tc-bWbNva_BH0M1u8S2dKYhhQWN0im61i79_AS8z2OGYSzMZLtNZcW1NhrA86pHWr7RkE7uYPcOUNkSYHa9SsSorMQ3IbMxqJ93whl4xHEvWbc58Q73vxt2AB-8bZxSmhy09goIR5NgdGTNzU1tM60Uf_G62khmosyEDs5Pc7nw-sStmOd1TjWBjC51kQwOSedHqhzXBX0pisPw.3hey4nXLa7ZSvhmvPSgN1TeHZaQU4oVLS8P8oTO1xg0&dib_tag=se&keywords=julia+cameron&qid=1784860485&sprefix=julia+cameron%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1

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

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington’s recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

100,000 Visitors Expected for Car Week 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

I read that 100,000 visitors are expected for Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula in the Monterey County Weekly.

The Weekly noted that this is the 75th anniversary for the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, which showcases investment cars.

More information about the upcoming Car Week can be found below:

https://whatsupmonterey.com/events/monterey-car-week

Have fun car shopping and test driving!  Seaside and Salinas have dealerships. 

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe's Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing my grandmother Pennington's recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen 

-developer of 9 music theory games

Great Deal Broccoli Beef Noodle Stir-Fry Kit from Costco in Sand City, California by Ruth Paget

Great Deal Beef Broccoli Noodle Kit from Costco in Sand City, California by Ruth Paget 

A terrific good deal on beef is the beef broccoli noodle stir-fry kit from Costco in Sand City, California. This kit costs $28.52. 

My family of 3 can eat a generous Chinese meal for about $9.51 per person at that price. 

The beef broccoli noodle stir-fry kit contains: 

-broccoli 

-pre-cooked and seasoned beef strips 

-wheat noodles 

-two packages sauce 

The instructions call for cooking the broccoli 2 minutes and adding chicken after that. The chicken and broccoli are supposed to cook for 2 minute together. Then, you add the sauce and noodles to this mixture and cook it for 2 minutes. All together, this mixture should be ready in 6 minutes. 

I added 2 minutes to each step to obtain sizzling hot food. The broccoli florets came out tender and the stems were crisp tender this way. All together I spent 12 minutes stir-frying this dish with a wok. 12 minutes is a very short cook time. 

I put a lid on the wok when I was done and placed it on the table. When my family was assembled for lunch, I took the lid off the wok and let the hearty aroma steam out of the pan. This lunch tasted as good as the beefy aroma. 

Broccoli is especially nutritious with its Vitamin C and Vitamin K along with fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. The noodles bring you carbohydrates for energy. Beef brings diners protein and iron among other ingredients. 

That is a lot of nutrition for $9.51 per person for this one-pot meal. (Learning how to cook with a wok has its advantages for nutrition and money savings thanks to quick cooking time.) 

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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington's recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games

Wine and Cheese Tasting on July 24, 2026 in Carmel, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Salinas Valley Tribune’s Online Event Calendar lists a Wine and Cheese Tasting Event at the Cheese Shop in Carmel, California on July 24, 2026.

Event details and ticket purchase information from the Salinas Valley Event Calendar follow:

https://salinasvalleytribune.com/events-calendar/#/details/wine-cheese-pairing-by-the-cheese-shops-kent-torrey/19304155/2026-07-24T17?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Culture%20Rustler%3A%20The%20Salinas%20Valley%20Events%20Calendar&utm_campaign=Culture%20Rustler%3A%20The%20Salinas%20Valley%20Events%20Calendar

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

-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 1800+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist - whose work includes mother lines research editing 250 of my grandmother Pennington's recipes and writing Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games