Jam-Filled Berliner Donuts reposted by Ruth Paget
The following post about Berliner donuts is interesting:
https://www.daringgourmet.com/berliner-german-donuts/
Donut Shops in Salinas, California:
Winchell’s
https://winchells.com/ or DoorDash
Sunshine Donuts
Order on Door Dash
Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
Making Classic Donuts with Beer reposted by Ruth Paget
I found this interesting blog about making Classic donuts with beer. There are some other recipes as well, but the old fashioned donuts are most interesting for brew pub California:
https://domesticfits.com/classic-glazed-beer-doughnuts/
Posted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
April 22, 2026 is Earth Day by Ruth Paget
National Geographic Kids - History of Earth Day
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/earth-day
Recycling Landscaping Trimmings Idea
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/recycling-landscaping-trimmngs-by-ruth.html?m=1
Making Biofuel from Landfill Idea
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/01/list-top-10-bioenergy-companies.html?m=1
Making Classic Beer Glazed Donuts
https://domesticfits.com/classic-glazed-beer-doughnuts/
Earth Day has an official organization. Their website follows:
Posted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17th every year. I put together a blog round up of cultural information and recipes for a home-based celebration for families with young children:
National Geographic Kids has cultural information that includes dying the Chicago River green in addition to holding a parade.:
(I loved going to the parade when I lived in Chicago after graduating from the University of Chicago. I worked downtown where the parade was held and called myself Ruth O’Pennington on that day.)
Recipes for a Home Based Celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day:
Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe.
You would probably use beef broth instead of Guinness for this recipe if cooking for children:
https://therealfooddietitians.com/corned-beef-and-cabbage/
Roasted Sheet Pan Root Vegetables Recipe:
https://therealfooddietitians.com/garlic-roasted-root-vegetable-fries/
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Recipe:
https://therealfooddietitians.com/garlic-mashed-potatoes/
Blog Round Up by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
Ruth Paget wrote the following food blogs to transmit family knowledge from one generation to the next.
To access the blogs, type the title in the blogger search bar or click on the link following the title:
Apple Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2023/05/apple-economics-in-west-virginia-by.html?m=1
German Celery Root Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2024/11/german-celery-root-economics-by-ruth.html?m=1
Pumpkin Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2025/09/pumpkin-harvest-2025-in-monterey-county.html?m=1
Cabbage Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2025/10/cabbage-harvest-more-than-sauerkraut-by.html?m=1
Squash Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2025/10/squash-harvest-is-in-at-farm-in-salinas.html?m=1
Omelets All Day
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2022/09/omelets-all-day-money-hack-by-ruth-paget.html?m=1
Feta Omelets
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2024/01/feta-omelets-at-agora-restaurant-by.html?m=1
Polenta Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2024/05/great-value-polenta-by-ruth-paget.html?m=1
Meatball Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2024/05/vegetable-meatballs-for-taste-and.html?m=1
Coconut Economics
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2025/08/healing-power-of-coconut-reviewed-by.html?m=1
Antioxidant Onions
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2024/05/antioxidant-onions-by-ruth-paget.html?m=1
Frost-Resistant Potatoes
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2024/05/frost-resistant-potatoes-and-more-by.html?m=1
Reuben Sandwich Deal at Pebble Beach Market
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2025/04/reuben-sandwich-deal-at-pebble-beach.html?m=1
Iced Coffee and Cold Brew
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2022/08/cold-brew-and-iced-coffee-money-hacks.html?m=1
Oktoberfest Food
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2018/12/oktoberfest-food-ideas-for-us-suggested.html?m=1
Making Classic Donuts with Beer
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/making-classic-donuts-with-beer.html?m=1
Fermented Black Soybean Use in Chinese Food
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/chinese-probiotic-black-bean-chicken.html?m=1
Jam-Filled Berliner Donuts
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/jam-filled-berliner-donuts-reposted-by.html?m=1
Food Games
https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/food-games-created-by-ruth-paget.html?m=1
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
Chinese Probiotic Black Bean Chicken with Vegetables at Golden Star Restaurant in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget
The black beans used in black bean chicken with vegetables at Golden Star Chinese Restaurant in Salinas, California are fermented black soy beans.
As a fermented food not only do fermented soy beans have a delicious salty flavor, they are also a probiotic that promotes gut health. Fermented black beans are high in protein content and fiber. They usually replace oyster sauce as a flavoring agent when they are used in a dish. They enhance the flavor of vegetables, especially cabbage.
At Golden Star, they flatten the chicken used in black bean chicken with vegetables to make it cook quickly in a wok. When the chicken is done, it is taken out and set aside.
More oil goes into the wok to heat up followed by the seasoning trio of minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, and chopped scallions. Fermented black beans are added to the seasoning trio and stirred in before adding the following seasonal winter vegetables: carrots, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and cabbage.
Once the cabbage and carrots soften up, the flattened chicken is added back in and heated up with the vegetables. Just before serving, shaoxing wine is added in for flavor.
This dish is best eaten steaming hot over rice. I love the distinct vegetable flavors that become even more pronounced with the black bean sauce.
The flattened chicken curls in the wok when heated. There seems to be a lot of chicken in the black bean chicken, but flattening the chicken might make ¾ of a breast seem like twice that amount.
I like the flavor of salty, fermented black beans and the seasonal winter vegetables very much. This preparation also tastes good with shrimp. I am biased, but I think the seasoning trio of garlic, ginger, and scallions is pretty tough to beat for flavor and health.
The black bean chicken with vegetables at Golden Star Restaurant in Salinas, California is a very flavorful dish that makes excellent use of the organic produce in Salinas Valley.
Chinese food lovers already know this is a tasty dish, but diners seeking a probiotic dish that is mildly flavored might enjoy trying black bean chicken with vegetables as well.
Note: There is parking behind Golden Star Restaurant with a passage to Main Street where Golden Star Restaurant is located in Salinas, California.
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
Recycling Landscaping Trimmings by Ruth Paget
Twigs and branches from landscaping might be able to be recycled into paper products like toilet paper, tissue, napkins, and paper bags.
Having emergency supplies of those products on hand might help with community preparedness for disaster.
Just a thought. The following companies might have services to do this already in place:
Wood Recycling Company
https://www.visionrecycling.com/
Reuse Wood Company
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games