Christmas

Deconstructing Handel's Messiah (Christmas Archive)

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:05:00 +0000

Handel’s Messiah is one of the most popular pieces of music in the world and one which - at least in the US - has become associated with Christmas. We’re going to dissect this great piece with a man who knew it well - the late Paul Oakley who first shared his musical expertise about The Messiah with us in 2002. We hear that conversation again and then share a little poem that captures the spirit of Christmas: A Cup of Christmas Tea when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired 12/4/2002.

Something Tasteful: New Books About Cooking

Amy Rogers — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:57:24 +0000

With the holiday season in full swing, frantic gift-givers may be running short of ideas. Here are some new cookbooks sure to delight any appetite.

Armchair travelers will swoon over the exotic Burma: Rivers of Flavor by Naomi Duguid. It’s thick with intriguing recipes and gorgeous photos.

The Bouchon Bakery Cookbook by Thomas Keller, Sebastien Rouel, et al.; is a big, beautiful “coffee-table” book of pastry delights with luscious photos by Deborah Jones.

The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," at least the way we've been brought up to think of him, is a red-cheeked, fat, white-bearded man in a red suit and hat. But the REAL St. Nicholas of Myra has a far different image. How did we get our modern idea of Santa Claus, or "St. Nick," and how does he compare with Nicholas of Myra? We'll be joined by a man who has chronicled the life Nicholas, and has studied the legend of Santa Claus and will put them together for us.

If You Build It: "Gingerbread Lane" Contest

Amy Rogers — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Get the gumdrops! Whip up the icing! If you’ve ever been tempted to try your hand at baking and making a gingerbread house, this could be your year to claim a really "sweet" prize. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge wants you to submit your creation to its Gingerbread Lane competition.

"Soup"-er Art

Amy Rogers — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Got an art lover who’s also a foodie on your holiday shopping list? Here’s a tasteful gift idea: commemorative Andy Warhol cans of Campbell’s tomato soup.

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