Indian Diwali 2026 History, Traditions, and Recipes reposted by Ruth Paget

The following website explains the history, traditions, and recip s of Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights:

https://www.almanac.com/content/diwali

This year’s Diwali takes place on November 6 - 10, 2026.

A nice way to celebrate would be to eat an Indian meal at our three regional Indian restaurants:

-Ambrosia - downtown and on Cannery Row in Monterey, California

-Indus - Marina, California

-Avatar Indian Grill - Salinas, California

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 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogis

-developer of 9 music theory games

Chicago Center for Writing Launched at UChicago reposted by Ruth Paget

University of Chicago Launches Chicago Center for Writing to Primote Original Work in the Age of AI reposted by Ruth Paget

One of the main objectives of the newly launched Chicago Center for Writing at the University of Chicago is to promote writing without AI.

The Center will continue the use of writing to develop, analyze, and communicate ideas across all university departments and with the public at the University of Chicago.

More information about the Chicago Center for Writing follows from an article in UChicago News:

 https://news.uchicago.edu/story/new-hub-writing-age-ai?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGlS_PdmwG7vFmf0daLkZtKVBfhLTAFV_yafiWSlApp6vropuxIcjINarkCCodzAcnAEE38zcr69UQTjX79h1hvZ508H0-jcnBsLqoV7A0f7yvjLTo

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

Torta Thursday = Sandwich Thursday reposted by Ruth Paget

Torta Thursday is Sandwich Day in Diverse Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Tortas are Mexican sandwiches.  I like mine with carnitas (pulled pork) and sliced fresh jalapeños.  There are a few calories in that very delicious sandwich, so I order some other equally delicious dishes from the following places in Salinas, California:

Tortas - Super Pollo

Subs - Jersey Mikes

Banh Mi - Saigon Noodle

Bagel Sandwiches - Bagel Corner

Reuben - Black Bear Diner

American Deli - Sourdough & Company

American Deli - Nob Hill

Bon Appetit!

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 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Cambria Christmas Market (Central Coast California) Happens November 27 - December 31, 2027 reposted by Ruth Paget

Cambria, California Christmas Market is Coming Soon!

The Cambria Christmas Market is taking place between November 27 - December 31, 2026 on California’s Central Coast (28 miles from Paso Robles off Highway 101).

The Christmas Fair features:

-music and caroling

-food

-German inspired merchandise

-Santa

-train rides

Ticket purchase information follows:

https://www.cambriachristmasmarket.com/

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 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 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Native American Christmas Market in Spreckels (near Salinas), California on December 12 - 13, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

Native American Christmas Market Coming to Spreckels (outside Salinas off Highway 68), California reposted by Ruth Paget

There will be a Native American Christmas Market on December 12 - 13, 2026 in Spreckels (outside Salinas off Highway 68), California..

Admission is free.

Features arts, crafts, and food.

More information follows:

https://festivalnet.com/42597/Spreckels-California/Holiday-Celebrations/Native-American-Christmas-Market

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 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 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs

Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Bagel Sandwich from Bagel Corner in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Bagel Sandwich from Bagel Corner in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 

I tried a turkey, bacon, and avocado bagel sandwich from Bagel Corner in Salinas, California for the first time this morning and really liked the mix of flavors. 

The jumbo seeded bagel sandwich came with the following ingredients:

-several strips of thick-cut apple smoked bacon, which brought back memories of living of Chicago and eating bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches in my Marina City apartment 

-several slices of thick-cut smoked turkey breast

-avocado slices 

–I never tire of these -tomatoes 

-red onion slices 

-lettuce 

-mayonnaise 

This California bagel sandwich is a deluxe version of my Chicago bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich of my youth. (Both are good.) 

This filling sandwich is hard to hold together, but worth the effort for the outstanding flavor. I ate some potato chips with this and a diet soda to have a totally college days brunch post election.

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

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Vegetables Revised: 300 Recipes for $1.99 on Amazon Looks Like a Great Deal reposted by Ruth Paget

People interested in selling the 200+ vegetables and fruit grown in Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, and San Benito County might be interested in James Paterson’s Vegetables Revised: The Most Authoritative Guide to Buying, Preparing, and Cooking with more than 300 Recipes.

It is selling for $1.99 on Amazon kindle today or $20.99 hardback for a go-to reference.

A good recipe can sell products.

Information about the book follows:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ACCLPU?lv=shuf&_bbid=369862578&nodl=1&tag=core_cohort_a_email-20&dplnkId=e05debf6-922f-48a4-bdde-0350df25ad85&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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 game

-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 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games