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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Asian Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

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, 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 Museum

-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 the Monterey County Cookbook about my Monterey Peninsula California kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games



Pork Butchers in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

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, 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 Museum

-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

Coffee Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

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, 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 Museum

-creator of French travel and culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian 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


Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Updated Farmers’ Market Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

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

Happy Shopping!

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

Chocolate Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

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, 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 Museum

-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




Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

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, 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 Museum

-creator of French travel and culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian 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 kitchen

-developer of 9 music theory games


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UChicago Invention: Carbon-14 Dating Used by Archaeologists reposted by Ruth Paget

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, 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 Museum

-creator French travel and culture Games

-writer of 1800+ Central Coast Californian 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