Sunday Paper Recommends—Week of April 6, 2025
This week at The Sunday Paper, we're sharing a newsletter, a television series, a podcast, and a recipe that we believe will add inspiration to your days. We hope these suggestions open your heart and mind and encourage you to come together for meaningful conversations.
What We’re Reading
We’re excited to share Your Local Epidemiologist, a newsletter that makes public health easy to understand. Written by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist who breaks down the latest health data and science, this newsletter helps you make informed choices about their well-being. With clear, evidence-based insights and over a quarter of a million readers, it’s one health resource you don’t want to miss.
What We’re Watching
Everyone’s talking about Netflix’s new gripping series Adolescence, which follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, whose involvement in misogynistic online communities leads to tragic consequences, including the brutal murder of his female classmate. With over 96 million views and counting, viewers are enthralled with not only its intense storyline but its creative cinematography - each episode is shot in a single continuous take. This series covers online radicalization issues and the serious pressures facing today’s teens.
What We’re Listening To
This week we’re listening to Need A Lift?, a podcast with Dr. Tim Shriver, Maria’s brother and Chairman of the Special Olympics. In each episode, Dr. Tim Shriver shares inspiring conversations with leaders and everyday heroes who are making a positive impact. With stories of overcoming challenges and insights on kindness, this podcast is a heartwarming reminder of the power of hope and connection. If you’re looking for some inspiration, Need A Lift? is sure to lift your spirits.
Sunday Dinner Recipe
Angel Hair Mixed Cold Noodles
Serves 4 to 6
Total Time: 50 minutes
I use a mandoline to slice the cabbage about ⅛ inch thick. You can substitute fish sauce for the tuna extract sauce. Use 2 tablespoons fish sauce and reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Ingredients
½ cup (176 grams) gochujang
½ cup maesil cheong (plum extract syrup)
¼ cup tuna extract sauce
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons gochugaru
12 ounces (340 grams) angel hair pasta
3 Persian cucumbers (240 grams), cut into 3‑inch matchsticks, divided
4 cups (226 grams) very thinly sliced green cabbage, divided
4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 or 3 hard-boiled large eggs, halved
Lemon wedges
Directions
1. Whisk the gochujang, maesil cheong, tuna extract sauce, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, and gochugaru together in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Bring 2½ quarts water to a boil in a large, wide pot. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Drain and gently squeeze the noodles to remove excess liquid.
3. Add the pasta, two-thirds of the cucumbers, and two-thirds of the cabbage to the bowl with the sauce. Using your gloved hands, gently toss the mixture until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Divide the pasta among individual serving bowls. Spoon any sauce left in the mixing bowl around the pasta, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Top with the remaining cucumber, remaining cabbage, and egg halves. Serve with lemon wedges.
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