Baking Program D. PRAKASH ........ 1 VOL. 1 2010. 11 ISS. 5 Those of us who are interested in baking had a phenomenal opportunity last month. On October 12 th , ASICC sponsored a baking seminar at one of our ASICC member’s homes very close to campus. We had the opportunity to learn from Marie Klingensmith, one of New York’s finest pastry chefs (aka Jonathan and Wendy Evans’ Aunt). This workshop provided an opportunity for us to learn some of the fine arts of baking and at the same time get to know more individuals in the International community at Academia Sinica. The participants were divided into small groups and each person had an opportunity to take part in making a homemade apple pie from scratch. It was a lot of fun working on this project together. While the apple pies were baking, we had the exciting opportunity to learn how to make a personal chocolate cake in just 5 minutes in the microwave. Each of us was given a coffee mug in which we mixed the ingredients for this cake and then later microwaved it in this same mug. Following this we had the opportunity to taste our personal chocolate cakes which were simply delicious. After a time of talking, tasting each others cakes, and sipping on hot drinks, the apple pies were finished baking in the oven. The pies had a lovely appearance and some even had special pastry decorations added to them. Everyone parted with a generous portion of the apple pie they helped bake. The pies were absolutely delicious and much better than any store bought pie in Taipei. Baking Program Academia Sinica is keen to address the specific interests of our international colleagues. By establishing ASICC we hope to offer a dynamic environment and ensure a strong work/life balance. A cup of tasting anything G. IMREH.................2 Golden Horse Film Festival M. CHIU ...................2 ASIC ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF ACADEMICA SINICA. C times We left the baking seminar feeling more confident in our ability to bake. In addition, we felt more positive and encouraged after having made new friends in our Academia Sinica community. Please join us for the next event as I think you too will find it rewarding. D. Prakash