Crossed off the list

While I typically don't care too much for Chinese food, I did love General Tso's chicken when I was an undergrad (I don't recall ever seeing it on the menu at any Chinese joints in Eugene... not that I frequent them). More than once during a meal, I'd wonder who this General Tso character was, and what was the deal with his tasty, tasty chicken.

Well, the Times' Magazine has finally given me an answer, and the story behind it is as satisfying as the dish. Plus, you get the recipe, taboot!