Sunday, November 23, 2008
ACROSTIC, Puzzle by Emily Cox & Henry Rathvon, edited by Will Shortz
A synopsis on the Barnes & Noble site for “Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food” by Jennifer 8 Lee, the source of today’s quotation, reads “If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.”
The quotation: CHOP SUEY IS THE GREATEST CULINARY PRANK ONE CULTURE HAS EVER PLAYED ON ANOTHER EVEN ITS NAME IS AN INSIDE JOKE WHAT AMERICANS ONCE BELIEVED TO BE THE NATIONAL DISH OF CHINA TRANSLATES TO ODDS AND ENDS IN CANTONESE
The author’s name and the title of the work: LEE FORTUNE COOKIE CHRONICLES
The defined words: LITCHI; ENJOY; ELEVATED; FROST; ORIENT; REEDY; TENS; USAINBOLT; NATURE; EASYASPIE; CHOPSTICKS; OVERDOIT; OATES; KNEADED; INNOCENT; EMPATH; CUMBIA; HAVANA; RAWDEAL; ODEON; NONSENSE; ISLAND; CHEERS; LUTHERAN; ETHNIC; SHENANIGANS.
