5 French Casserole Recipes for Personal Chefs by Ruth Paget

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

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

Taco Party Pack from Taco Bell for Taco Tuesday reposted by Ruth Paget

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

UChicago Physics Professor Vincenzo Vitelli Named 2026 MacArthur Fellow reposted by Ruth Paget

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:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/uchicago-physicist-vincenzo-vitelli-named-2026-macarthur-fellow?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGkjRgNcdDzC_zWgo2HTQwtZaIR4kVrZ5CWgEAD8O9xo3N1e5wYKGW4DDiScbPKzdHc9DUgbvcq8FnrZ_bVNPrIF3I789VYa1iHTJSedhib3fuIpBA&utm_medium=09.29email&utm_source=UChicagoNews

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

Mexico City Book Published by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press has published a book about Mexico City full of imaginary and actual city walks from the time of Tenochtitlan to Mexico City by UChicago professor Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo entitled Walking a City’s History.

This book is out just in time for Day of the Dead celebrations at Hartnell College in Salinas, California.

If you order directly from the University of Chicago Press website there is a 30% discount.

Purchase information follows:

https://pressblog.uchicago.edu/2026/08/18/read-an-excerpt-from-walking-a-citys-history-by-mauricio-tenorio-trillo.html

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 Novgoroda 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

Chicago Booth Explains How Jargon Promotes Team Efficiency reposted by Ruth Paget

Booth Chicago explains how jargon, shared professional vocabulary, promotes efficient team work in corporations in the following Booth Review article:

https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/jargon-can-boost-performance?source=ic-em-20260929-eng&mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGkjKbhpl-hbIG4Tt0Q9cndysgeMQUS8NP6ra5ydLh4LoDurmugrl3vtjWVQInCbn9kbRYDAE5mivpf-YHAJS8TKWf6k3rz11haoBTSN9j54uDrIuk

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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

A River Runs Through It Being sold by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean is being sold by the University of Chicago Press.

A River Runs Through It is a fictional account of the American West that was initially rejected for publication because it featured too many trees.

Robert Redford directed its film adaptation and writes the foreward for the UChicago Press book.

Purchase information for A River Runs Through It follows:

https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo26756579.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A%20River%20Runs%20Through%20It&utm_campaign=Reader%27s%20Picks%20September%202026

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Vhopsticks, 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

Harvest 2026 Dinner at Pub's (Growers' Pub) in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Harvest 2026 Dinner at Pub’s (Growers’ Pub) in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 

Some welcome cool air prompted my family to go to Pub’s (Growers’ Pub) in late September 2026 for an early harvest dinner at the oldest bar in Salinas, California. 

Florence and Laurent began their meal wit generous cups of Monterey Bay clam chowder. 

I ordered stuffed fall-weather mushrooms instead of my usual calamari. (Monterey County has some woodsy areas in the Santa Lucia Mountain Range that provide local mushrooms.) The stuffed mushrooms came 8 to a plate and were stuffed with ricotta cheese, chopped bacon, and parsley. The mushrooms were delectable hot bites. I really liked them. 

Dinner salads came as starters for the main dishes. Cold baby greens and Thousand Island dressing are a refreshing starter I associate with places like Carl’s Chop House in Detroit (Michigan) where I grew up. I was allowed to go to Carl’s as a treat dinner for behaving well and getting good grades. 

As my main dish, I ordered the bone-in pork chop with seasonal vegetables. The pork chop was two inches thick and served with a large portion of vegetables in a sauce that appeared to be cooking juices mixed with honey and Dijon mustard; it was delicious. 

The seasonal vegetables were a mixture of summer and winter vegetables for someone who grew up in the midwestern United States like I did. The vegetables included:

-rutabagas 

-potatoes 

-onions 

-yellow Italian squash 

-spinach 

Florence ate a flat iron steak with a baked potato, and Laurent ordered the halibut special with risotto. 

For dessert, Laurent and Florence ate crème brulée. I was full and passed on dessert, but I noticed that Pub’s is offering Bananas Foster on its dessert menu ($24). This is an elaborate flamed dessert, but I might try that on my next harvest meal outing to Pub’s. 

Pub’s in Salinas, California is a nice place to experience a country town meal that offers the best of the countryside. 

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

Freshly Shucked Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail, and Clam Chowder Dishes at Dock Side Fish Market in Monterey, California by Ruth Paget

Months with an “r” in them are the best for shellfish according to the French, making it the perfect time for some freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, or clam chowder in a sourdough bowl at the Dock Side Fish Market in Monterey, California, which you can eat at Dock side picnic tables.

Information about the Dock Side Fish Market follows:

https://www.montereywharf.com/dining/dock-side-fish-market.html

Dock Side Market also sells its items for take-out.

Enjoy a San Francisco worthy day at a wharf without leaving California’s Central Coast!

Bon Appetit!

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 Central Coast 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

Parisian Wine Bar Outing at DeTierra Vineyards Tasting Room in Carmel, California by Ruth Paget

Parisian Wine Bar Outing at DeTierra Vineyards Tasting Room in Carmel, California by Ruth Paget 

I went out for an unexpected wine tasting at DeTierra Vineyards Wine Tasting Room in Carmel, California. 

My husband Laurent and I were exchanging red DeTierra wines for whites, because our daughter Florence Paget is filming food content that mostly features chicken, seafood, and ham dishes. (You can find her videos on Instagram.) 

DeTierra is so well organized that they can accommodate a serious taster like Laurent who was sampling DeTierra’s North Coast Brut champagne-method sparkling wine and me who drank a respectable pinot gris to participate in the tasting. 

We ordered the cheese, charcuterie, and fruit board ($25) to go with the wine for a light lunch. I liked how this board was organized to appeal to tasters who like Italian, French, and English flavors with their wine. 

This generous board was made up of: 

-Genoa salami 

-San Daniele prosciutto 

-cheddar cheese 

-brie cheese 

-baby Swiss cheese 

-whole wheat crackers 

-fig jam

 -grapes 

As I sipped the pinot gris, I told Laurent I was reconnecting with my English heritage as I placed slices of brie cheese on top of the wheat crackers with the fig jam dolloped on top. This creamy, sweet combination did taste good with the mildly sour and refreshing flavor of the pinot gris. (Pinot gris is not as sour as a Portuguese vinho verde, but does have a pleasing sour taste that is good for quenching thirst on a hot day.) 

The salty Genoa salami and prosciutto were a nice flavor contrast to the fig jam. The grapes freshened everything up. I liked the board very much, which was surprisingly filling. 

We finished our lunch with a Cabernet franc wine  used in the Bourguil and Chinon wines of the Touraine region in France.

I enjoyed our impromptu lunch around opening time when the tasting room was not full. DeTierra offers Napa worthy tastings, but it is a nice place to rest up while doing some Carmel business for locals as well. (Located at the corner of Mission and Fifth) 

There is even a hidden passageway to the left of the entrance of the tasting room, so visitors can say they know of at least one Carmel secret passageway. 

DeTierra's Wine Tasting Room allows you to have a Parisian wine bar experience without leaving California's Central Coast.

Happy Tasting! 

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

EU Preparedness Strategy from European Commission reposted by Ruth Paget

The EU Preparedness Strategy from the European Commission has some useful ideas for the US like having 72 hours (3 days) supply of emergency food and water.

This is not specifically mentioned, but a grill to cook food might be useful even one as small as a hibachi.

The Preparedness Strategy from the European Commission follows:

https://commission.europa.eu/topics/preparedness_en

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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Tis $4.99 for 6 Sausages Season at Raley’s Nob Hill in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

I received digital coupons by email today from Raley’s Nob Hill in Salinas, California for many different varieties of sausage sold at $4.99 for 6 pudgy sausage links including German bockwurst and Polish kielbasa. 

Kielbasa is always good cooked with sauerkraut.  I brown bockwurst on all sides then add water to the pan let the sausage heat up.  I like to eat bockwurst with Dijon mustard from France.  I also like pilsner beer with sausage.  

These meals are good all winter long not just at Oktoberfest time. 

The $4.99 price for the sausage is for Raley’s Nob Hill members in Salinas, California.

You can sign up for the membership app online or in the store.

Making German or Polish sausage at home is like taking a trip to Europe during Oktoberfest.

Nob Hill Salinas, California information follows:

https://www.raleys.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Nob+Hill+-+All+Stores&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=2059219676&gbraid=0AAAAAD8-VrGxXLnR1q25d1rqON9Nkx-VG&gclid=CjwKCAjwoOjVBhArEiwAUwDakyZ7o3aBrFhM3_6-uuSqtS88IooCD3Pr5Sd1k1QkUeB1qFVfN5rGHhoC2PoQAvD_BwE

Note: You can chop up this sausage cooked and add it to cooked rice and eggs to make a delicious refried rice.  

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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Interesting UChicago Book for Anyone Who Has Used US Census Data reposted by Ruth Paget

I have used US Census data to put together grants and proposals throughout my life and think the following book published by the University of Chicago Press could be useful and informative:

Data Are Made, Not Found:

A Story of Politics, Power, and the Civil Servants Who Saved the US Census

There is a 30% off discount when using the promotional code in the link to UChicago Press below.

Purchase information for this book follows:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/1a0d88d74de1a14e

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 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Oaxaca by the Sea Festival is September 27, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The Oaxaca by the Sea Festival is being held on September 27, 2026 in Seaside, California.

There will be food, entertainment, and Oaxacan cultural displays.

More information about the festival follows from the Monterey County Weekly online calendar:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/oaxaca-by-the-sea/19893910/2026-09-27T11

This Festival is like taking a trip to Mexico without having to leave home.

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other 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 food and travel beverage games

-writer of 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Carmel International Film Festival 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The Carmel International Film Festival 2026 is taking place from October 1 to October 4.

Festival details and ticket purchase information follow on the festival website:

https://ciffest.com/

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 food and beverage knowledge games

Bittman’s How to Bake Everything Kindle Deal by Ruth Paget

Baking at Home Saved Money by Ruth Paget

The $60 rye sourdough bread selling in New York has me thinking that baking more often at home is a good idea.

A tremendous resource for doing this is Mark Bittman’s 2,066-page cookbook How to Bake Everything.

It is $11.99 on Kindle today (9-25-2026).  (I originally bought it for $2.99 bought the price has increased.)

Purchase information follows on the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/How-Bake-Everything-Simple-Recipes-ebook/dp/B01I4FPJ0I/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=MPTWETTSZORV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XM35mGOnHAnlz2jugOIXeAO4ZSFpRREOAGLGxhRxdC1elfYaa3Xgjl1VXgVkOmT3pYhowzTEPtP8xNUlf3jU6Hz0BZAfuSfRnXbdeluDLQ_IVyrQQQvDIVhffmOr8f33wpyW26pFWCLnwzFBV0FKwsv1RLkS-AjFm8aWcBiETXeXBd9Ykz1Vd2vquBEJ0D5yYS-wu-Hq05ACFhiu2E2NRg.SO5wIZyxBxryydxQb6ZWfQNBdHKA9vhAZA05fmKL6Us&dib_tag=se&keywords=bittman+baking+book&qid=1790271111&sprefix=bittman+baking+book%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-2

Happy Baking!

By Ruth Paget

Savory Fruit Ideas for Personal Chefs by Ruth Paget

Savory Fruit Ideas for Personal Chefs by Ruth Paget 

I re-read Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book with more than 400 recipes for both sweet and savory dishes as follow-up reading to my Wisconsin 2026 Dairyland Vacation. 

Wisconsin shares the same fall bumper crops with California, and I was looking up savory fruit recipes for apples, pears, plums, and cherries in Grigson’s go-to fruit recipe book featuring mostly European dishes, especially those of France. 

Stand-out recipes that help deal with a surfeit of fruit follow:

*For apples 

*Cauchoise Salad with Avocado Cream 

-This dish comes from the Pays de Caux (chalk country) north of Rouen, France in Normandy where my husband Laurent went to business school. 

-This salad is made with a topping of celery, potatoes, apples, lemon juice, walnuts, and cubes of smoked country ham that is served over lettuce. The dressing is based on vinegar and oil with avocado blended in. 

*Normandy Pork with Apples and Cream

-This dish is made with pork tenderloin, onions, Calvados (apple brandy), cider, beef stock, and double cream mixed in once the pork is cooked. 

-The dish is garnished with sautéed, sliced apples 

*For Pears 

*Pickled pears to served with ham, salt pork, or duck -For this dish, you pickle pears in a solution of sugar, vinegar, water, cloves, all spice, and cinnamon sticks 

*For Plums 

*Pork in the Vosges Style

-This dish calls for yellow mirabelle plums and 3 cooking vessels. 

-First, you brown the pork in a Dutch oven and cook it with 2 cups of white wine either stovetop or in the oven.

 -Then, you sauté chopped onions slightly in one pan and simmer the mirabelle plums in water in another pan 

-When the pork is done cooking, you place the onions on a serving platter with the pork on top of the onions. Next, you place the plums around the pork with the mirabelle cooking juices spooned over the pork. 

*For Cherries 

*Pickled cherries can be served as part of an hors d’oeuvres tray to go with sparkling wines and kirs made with sweet white wines. 

-These cherries are preserved in a solution made up of white wine vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, juniper berries, lemon peel, and cinnamon sticks 

Note: The French routinely use surplus fruit to make brandies, eau-de-vie for drinking or cooking (calvados-apple brandy, Poire-Williams – pear brandy, mirabelle – yellow plum brandy, and kirsch – cherry brandy) 

Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book mostly provides recipes for sweet dishes, but her savory fruit recipes not only taste good, but they can save you money when they arrive in fall. (I am assuming that abundant supply keeps the price down.) 

Fruit lovers and personal chefs can find many creative ways to deal with seasonal fruit for immediate consumption and to preserve for the winter months in Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book.  Restaurants and personal chefs might be interested in offering pickled fruit products as add-on products using the recipes in Grigson’s book as well.

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

$60 Rye Sourdough Bread Selling in New York reposted by Ruth Paget

Austrian baker Tim Auer of New York City is selling rye sourdough bread for $60 a loaf.  It sold out on the first day of sale.

Details about why the bread costs so much follow in People:

https://people.com/new-york-city-bakery-goes-viral-for-selling-60-bread-12132692

Ad Astra Bread Company in Monterey, California is very reasonable compared to New York rye sourdough.

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, 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

$.97 cents per pound for fresh Foster Farms Whole Fryer Chicken at Raley’s Nob Hill for members reposted by Ruth Paget

Good Deal on Roasting Chicken at Raley’s Nob Hill in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

I received a digital coupon for Foster Farms Whole Fryer chicken at .$.97 cents per pound today as a Raley Nob Hill member.

That is a good price.

A simple dish you can make with this is lemon - garlic chicken stuffed with used lemon rinds, garlic, and thyme.  Potatoes can go around the chicken that sits on a bed of chopped onion with a cup of olive oil and lemon juice drizzled over everything.

I use a covered metal Granite baking pan to hold these items and bake in a preheated 450-degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

This tastes great with a good Pilsner like Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic.

You can boil the carcass with onions, carrots, and celery and skim the surface to make a good broth you can freeze in ice cube trays and eventually store in a ziploc bag to add to soups.

Note: I always think of the town of Menton in France’s southeastern corner when I make this dish.  Menton is the lemon capital of France.

Note: You can sign up to get the members app online or in-store.

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

UChicago 2026 Aims of Education Address Promotes Agile Minds Created by Liberal Education reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Aims of Education Address promotes the value of a liberal education for creating agile minds needed in the 21st century. 

English professor Kenneth Warren will deliver the Aims of Education address on September 24, 2026 at Rockefeller Chapel.

The Address will be webcasted.

More details about the speaker and Aims of Education Address follow:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/kenneth-warren-deliver-aims-education-speech-class-2030?utm_medium=09.22email&utm_source=UChicagoNews&mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGkaPusLzkptztMQi_SSUCmvFo7R1LdvaGdYEBQDMTDbAf0GbK2wTiuTGpHvcmVh0Ngt7XkU1qJmELg5guAM5e0RnLYcSVqPtGeuJmbhXZjexjO-KA

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 food and beverage knowledge games