Free UChicago Press Book for April: Old Beach: Toxic LA Ingrastructure reposted by Ruth Paget

The free University of Chicago e-book for April is Old Beach; How Toxic Infrastructure Threatens Life in the Ports of Los Angeles and Beyond by Christina Dunbar Hester.

This book may interest sustainable tourism students for its discussion of the fragile balance between needs of petroleum shipping and a rich marine life site.  Similar conditions might exist in other ports in California.

Details about downloading the book follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19d537a1f0f3411d

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

Jalapeño-Cheese Bagel and a Thai Tea Smoothie at Blazin’ Bagelz at Northridge Mall in Salinas, California posted by Ruth Paget

Jalapeño-Cheese Bagel and an Iced Thai Milk Tea Smoothie from Blazin’ Bagels at Northridge Mall in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

I ate a California fusion breakfast today that featured items that have been on the menu in Monterey County for at least 30 years.  

These items are now California specialties - the jalapeño-cheese bagel and a frozen Thai Milk Tea Smoothie flavored with star anise and cloves.  At least one generation of children has grown up with these now traditional American items.

Personally, I love toasted jalapeño-cheddar cheese bagels with cream cheese and a latte.  I tried a sweet Thai Milk Tea today and thought it was perfect for warm weather.  It is still a bit of a treat; I like iced lattes for everyday in summer.

Blazin’ Bagelz has an extensive menu with something for everyone before a morning of shopping at Northridge ZMsll.  Teens visiting the anime store at the mall might enjoy trying the iced smoothies after shopping in the afternoon.

Blazin’ Bagelz are good throughout the day, but I think that are a great morning treat.

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

UChicago Receives $50 million to recruit AI Faculty reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago has received $50 million dollars to fund 20 faculty positions devoted to Artificial Intelligence Research and Teaching.

Rika and Joe Mansueto have donated $50 million dollars to the University of Chicago as part of a $200 million dollar initiative to fund Artificial Intelligence Reeearch at the University of Chicago.

Details about this gift and philanthropic initiative follow:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/50-million-gift-advance-uchicago-research-and-support-faculty-ai?utm_medium=04.02email&utm_source=UChicagoNews&mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGg7m99cWIx-qg6nCsT0DDin0qR-siBFK-tdtXvRmkCaz6HqCwVZ75KH9l0zfUw_XlYEgeGK8Zy8I4_87c0T61P4XbRchIE1YIQob1wM7lAKSAkKus

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UChicago raises $12 Million on its Giving Day reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago raised $12 million and then some on its giving day.

Details on the amount raised follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/19d4b7f0a2939a2e

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Book of Japanese Fans with Poems Facsimile Edition sold by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press is selling its last editions of a facsimile book of Japanese fans with poems conserved in Prague’s National Gallery.  There are 120 poems in all in this 180 page book in the waka form.

Details about the book and purchase price follow:

 https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/B/bo19135745.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A%20Book%20of%20Fans&utm_campaign=2026%20SALE%20low%20stock

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

UChicago Press - Creativity in.Chaos Books reposted by Ruth Paget

University of Chicago Press books about creativity in times of chaos and turmoil look interesting.

Francophiles might be especially interested in the notebooks of Albert Camus, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature.  The notebooks have been translated into English.

Details on books and purchasing flow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19d44887b6b026ba

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

Hunan Chicken at Golden Star Restaurant in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Hunan Chicken at Golden Star Restaurant in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 

Hunan chicken at Golden Star Restaurant in Salinas, California is not a secret menu item but almost. Basically, Hunan chicken is breaded and deep-fried chicken tenders. Then, the deep-fried tenders are coated in honey-soy sauce, which tastes like a barbecue sauce to me. 

The Hunan aspect of this dish comes in with the Sichuan hot peppercorn sauce. Chinese cookbook writer Fuchsia Dunlop describes Sichuan hot peppercorns as numbing. This affect is diminished somewhat by the sweet honey sauce the fat in the bread coating in the Hunan chicken at Golden Star. 

If you want the Vitamin C in the Sichuan hot peppercorns and the antioxidants without the chile pepper sting Hunan chicken might be for you. It has a pretty high calorie content, so dieters beware. For me, it is a once awhile treat. 

For super healthy Hunanese Chinese food, check out Fuchsia Dunlop’s cookbook Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province. (Hunan is considered revolutionary, because Chairman Mao was born there.) 

I have listed a link below to a recipe for Hunan chicken that is similar to what Golden Star offers by Nicki Borbishley: 

https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/chinese-crispy-chicken-honey-garlic-sauce/

Barbecue lovers who would like to try something similar in Chinese food might enjoy the Hunan chicken at Golden Star Restaurant in Salinas, California. 

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