Nov 21st, 2008 · Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, friends ask NPR's Susan Stamberg for her mother-in-law's recipe for cranberry relish. The side dish combines the sweet tartness of cranberries with soothing sour cream — and gets a kick from a little horseradish. "It sounds terrible but tastes terrific," Stamberg says.
Nov 14th, 2008 · In turbulent times like these, don't we all need a little comfort food? As world leaders converge in Washington, D.C., this weekend for the Group of 20 financial summit, we asked cooks about soothing foods from their homelands.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan contributes to the Tell Me More series In Your Ear, when some of the guests who've dropped by share the music they listen to. Duncan shares the songs he finds inspiring and soothing.
Aug 4th, 2008 · The Donkeys' lazy, country-tinged Americana sound is a perfect match for the band's San Diego home. The group's second album, Living on the Other Side, is a simple and soothing summer set — music for driving with the top down, sunbathing in the sand and napping in a hammock.
Apr 3rd, 2008 · Heart failure is actually the greatest cause of death for on-duty firefighters. A new alarm aims to ease one major source stress by waking up firefighters with peaceful sounds.
Mar 17th, 2008 · Last week, 1,700 bands converged on Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest music festival. From a Chinese woman who sings AC/DC covers to a singer whose songs are like foot rubs at the end of a long night out, the music brought out power and beauty in unexpected places.
Aug 13th, 2007 · Financial markets want a rate cut to contain damage and keep markets moving in an orderly fashion. Investors were not soothed by the Federal Reserve pouring money into the economy to try to stave off a credit crunch.
Jun 2nd, 2007 · Mint feels cool and soothing. The heat of chili peppers or wasabi can make you cry. Now, scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have figured out the connection between taste and temperature. Debbie Elliott talks to lead researcher David Julius about his findings.