Ruth Paget

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

German Back-to-School Schultute Goody Cone Tradition and Craft Project repost by Ruth Paget

The German Back -to-School Schultute Goody Cone Tradition and Craft Project Reposted by Ruth Paget

The German Back-to-School Scultute Goody Cone Tradition dates back to the 1800s.

Schultute cones are filled with Germany candy and school supplies. You can buy these cones ready made in Germany or make them yourself for a more personalized selection of candy and decorative style.

The following website details the current tradition, the history, schultute contents, and how to make these back-to-school cones at home:

https://whysogermany.com/schultute-the-german-first-day-of-school-tradition/#:~:text=Children%2520receive%2520this%2520cone%2520as%2520they%2520start,just%2520a%2520gift%252C%2520the%2520Schult%C3%BCte%2520stands%2520for

Have fun planning for your next back-to-school project!

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

German Strawberry Jam Recipe reposted by Ruth Paget

This recipe from Best German Recipes is great for Monterey County California with its strawberry fields, too:

https://mybestgermanrecipes.com/german-strawberry-jam-recipe/amp/

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

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

Monday, March 9, 2026

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:

https://www.earthday.org/

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 - 3-17-2026 - Recipes and Cultural Background - March 17 - posted by Ruth Paget

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.)

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/st-patricks-day#:~:text=Patrick's%252520Day%E2%80%94observed%252520every%252520March,a%252520celebration%252520of%252520Irish%252520culture.

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