Pachauri now jets around the world preaching a gospel in which carbon dioxide is the root of all evil, urging such measures as a global meat-free day each week (apparently, with ginger-marinated French-cut breast of chicken on the dinner menu, this wasn't one of them).

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As soon as the chicken cubes have separated, add the ginger, garlic, and scallions and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes until they are fragrant and the meat is cooked through (test one of the larger pieces to make sure).

NPR: Savoring The Spice In Kung Pao Chicken

Highlights: a mosaic of fruits de mer, scallops with quail eggs, roast chicken for two, a bitter chocolate mousse with ginger, and tarte Tatin.

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