Quarter 4 (Q4) Sales Drivers by Ruth Paget
October:
Halloween
November:
Day of the Dead
Thanksgiving
Winter Holiday Sales
December:
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanza
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
The 2027 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach, California will be held from June 14 - June 20, 2027.
Ticket purchase information follows:
https://www.pebblebeach.com/events/us-open-championship/
Come for the golf and great food and wine!
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
Ice Cream Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
There are many ice cream shops in warm Salinas, California including:
-Baskin-Robbin’s
-Foster’s Freeze
-Casa Pena Ice Cream
-La Michoacana Original
-MYO Frozen Yogurt
-Yogurtland
-Cold Stone Creamery
-Tejuinos y Diablitos
-Emma Ice Cream
-Michoacana Joy
-Pacheco’s
-La Chime
-La Michoacana Plus
Happy Tasting, especially after marketing!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
The University of Chicago Press is offering 30% off Your Tasting Brain: A Sensory Approach to Wine, Beer, and Other Pleasures by Randy Mosher.
Your Tasting Brain illustrates how science and art can work together to maximize pleasure at wine and beer tastings.
Information on Your Tasting Brain along with the purchase promotional code follow::
https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19f4c1fe8ac2fe00
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 other Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
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The Monterey County Weekly’s Online Community Calendar lists a free Square Dancing Party in downtown Monterey, California at Jack’Park on July 11, 2026.
This event is listed as free and looks like dosie doe fun!
Information about this event from the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Calendar follows:
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar is advertising the 54th Annual Moss Landing Street Fair on July 26, 2026 in Moss Landing, California.
Details about the Moss Landing Street Fair and Admission fees from the Monterey County Weekly Calendar follow:
https://mosslandingchamber.com/annual-street-fair/
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
This Walking with Steinbeck Tour in Monterey, California on July 11, 2026 looks interesting.
The Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar lists this walking tour as a free, community-building event:
Details about Walking with Steinbeck from the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Calendar follow:
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of online exhibits about the San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Hames
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Asian Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
Salinas has smaller Asian markets that have pretty high turnover on inventory. The Asian markets include:
-Steve’s Filipino Asian Market
-Tokyo Oriental Foods and Gifts
-Magat Asian Grocery
-Mabuhay Filipino Foods
-KK market
-Star Market
-Young’s Market
-San Miguel Market
Happy Marketing!
Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Pork Butchers in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
Pork butchers in Salinas, California include:
-Zio Brand Sausage
-Salinas Meat
-Ron’s Market
-Magana’s Meat Market
-La Vina Market
-La Esperanza market
-La Plazita Market
-Princess Market Sanborn
-Calidad Market Y Carnivora
-Star Market
-Santa Fe Market
-Nob Hill Foods
Note: Wienerschnitzel sells hot dogs and hamburgers for apres-marketing
Happy Markeyting!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Coffee Shops in Salinas, California for After-Marketing Relaxation by Ruth Paget
Salinas, California has several coffee houses to relax in after shopping at a farmers’ market including the following:
-The Beerded Bean
-Villa Rivera Cafe
-Palomas Cafecito
-Brewjee Coffee Company
-Winchell’s Donut House (Open 24/7 - has sandwiches too)
-Vivian Espresso Organica
-Cherry Bean Roasting Company
-Con Azucar Cafe
-Caffee Soleil
-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe
-Starbuck’s
-Peet’s
Happy Sipping!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Updated Farmers’ Markets Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
I have updated my list of farmers’ markets in Salinas (currently 6) to include specialty shops like places to find artisan cheese and premium steaks:
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmers-markets-agritourism-in-salinas.html?m=1
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books including one on 5 year overseas duty in Germany with essays about travel around Europe
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical EmWestern Civilization War Games (8)
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of online exhibitions about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley Historical Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist - 20 generations back to 1393 on father’s Pennington side, 250 recipes edited and posted in blogs from my grandmother Rose Penningto and father Clarence Pennington’s recipe box, and Mayflower group ancestors (Chapman) identified (arrived on the lElizabeth boat, the second to land after the Mayflower).
-developer of 150 recipes created during COViD outbreak for quick cooking that are posted on Ruthpaget.blogspot.com
Chocolate Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
There are several chocolate shops in Salinas, California that include:
-See’s Candies (2 locations)
-Dulceria Vargas
-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe
-Sherri’s Cookies
-Sweet Reba’s
-Star Market, notably Ritter-Sport bars from Germany
-Nob Hill carries See’s Candies
Happy marketing!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Salinas, California Can be Part of Farmers’ Market Day by Ruth Paget
Bakeries in Salinas, California include:
-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe
-The Bakery Station
-Main Street Bakery and Catering
-Otto’s Bread Compsny
-Dolly Cakes and Supplies
-Guadalajara Bakery
-Cake Express
-La Soledad Bakery
-La Mariposa Bakery
-Panaderia Tres Hermanos
-La Plaza Bakery Company
-Sweet Reba’s
-La Mexicans Bakery
-Sourdough and Company
-Bagel Corner
-Winchell’s Donut House
-Creekside Bagel Bakery
-Casa Oaxaca Bakery
-Leal Bakery
This is the bakery short list!
Happy Marketing!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge game
-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 Californian lifestyle blogs
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UChicago Invention-Carbon-14 Dating Used in Archaeology Reposted by Ruth Paget
The following article from the University of Chicago explains Carbon-14 Dating used in archaeology that was developed by Willard Libby in the 1940s.
Modern technology has increased the precision of the technique, but its basic principles remain intact.
The complete article follows:
https://news.uchicago.edu/explainer/what-is-carbon-14-dating#invented
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Flower Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
Salinas, California has many flower shops including:
-Rosalia Flowers
-Maranda Floral, Inc.
-Rancho Mariner Flowers
-Swenson and Silacci Flowers
-Magda’s Flowers
-Marie’s Flowers
-The Farm
-Green Valley Floral
-Salinas Flowers and Gifts
-Red Rose Flowers
-Isabella’s Flowers and Gifts
-Vallarta Supermarkets
-Gifts on the Go
-Nob Hill
Happy Marketing!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blog
July
*World Cup Viewing Parties
-sandwiches, chips, and beverages - many supermarkets have deli sections where you can get sandwiches catered like Costco, Jersey Mike’s, 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=
August
*Buy spa products for an August cool down at home (CVS in Salinas is open 24/7
*US Open - Orange juice is what I like during this tournament
-September:
-US Open
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-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 Museum
-creator French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Premium Steak Markets and Restaurants in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
Premium Steak Markets in Salinas, California include:
*Zio Brands Meats and Sausages
For premium, wet-aged beef cuts like ribeye and filet mignon and house-made sausages.
*Star Market
Well-known for New York strip steaks.
*La Plazita Market
Well-known for prime ribeye steaks and tender skirt steak.
*Salinas Meats
Offers everything from prime rib to beef tenderloin and ribeyes.
*Magana’s Meat Market
Well-known for reasonable prices on ribeyes.
*Steakhouses
*Smalley’s Round-Up on South Main Street
*Pub’s (Grower’s Pub) – the oldest bar in Salinas
Happy Feasting!
By Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
Candle making can be both a lifestyle hobby and a job skill.
Learn how to make candles at the Harrison Memorial Library in Carmel, California at a workshop on July 9, 2026 in Carmel, California.
Details about this workshop from the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Community Calendar follow:
https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/candle-making/18094525/2026-07-09T16
I have purchased organic candles in the past that I bought for burning without putting pollutants in the air.
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author EatingSoup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
The Monterey County Weekly’s Online Community Calendar lists an upcoming Organic Lavender Harvest Walk at Earthbound Farms in July 11, 2026 in Carmel Valley, California.
During the harvest walk you can pick and purchase lavender to take home.
Details about the organic lavendar harvest walk from the Monterey County Weekly’s Calendar follow:
https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/organic-lavender-harvests/19267438/2026-07-11T10
My great-aunt Winnie told me that lavender helps make you sleepy. You can tie up a bundle of lavender and place it in a cloth bag to go inside a pillow as a homeopathic sleep aid.
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-creator of French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs
SlowFiber of Monterey, California is a hosting a sewing machine workshop with “garment guru” Claire de Lucchi on July 8, 2026 in Monterey, California.
The cost for this drop-in consulting session is $20.
Details about how SlowFiber can help with your sewing project follow from the Monterey County Weekly’s Community Calendar:
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France + 6 Kindle books
-developer of the 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 Museum
-French Travel and Culture Games
-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian lifestyle blogs