Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'earthy'

Coaxing The Black Walnut Out Of Its Shell

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:09:00 EST

Black walnuts are tough to process and have an earthy flavor that doesn't appeal to everyone. But fans of America's native nut can showcase its natural richness in distinctive dishes, from baked sweets to savory sauces.

Nigella Lawson: Dishes For Fall, Quick And Tasty

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:54:00 EDT

The leaves are falling — and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness.

Jenny Scheinman: Live At The Village Vanguard

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:51:00 EDT

The violinist, composer and occasional country singer has long been developing a rich, earthy take on American music, filtered through adventurous jazz sensibilities. Hear Scheinman's quartet reveal another facet of her sound at this performance, live from the Vanguard.

Zap Mama On Mountain Stage

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:02:00 EDT

Led by Congo-born singer Marie Dualne, Zap Mama combines musical styles from throughout the African diaspora to create an earthy R&B vibe. Here, the group brings its soulful multicultural mashup to a live performance on Mountain Stage.

Graphic Novel 'Bluesman' Sings A Soulful Song

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:10:00 EDT

In its knowing play of dark words and raw images, Rob Vollman and Pablo Callejo's earthy graphic novel tells a tale worth hearing –- and seeing.

Quinoa: A Sacred, Super Crop

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:14:00 EDT

Considered a sacred crop by the Incas, quinoa has been classified as a "super crop" by the United Nations because of its high protein content. Quinoa plants produce nutty, earthy-tasting kernels that are great in pilafs, soups and porridges.

An Incendiary, Influential Funk Genius Gets Her Due

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:38:00 EDT

Betty Davis could be sultry or earthy, strident or nasty. She seized heavy funk backbeats, and around them built commanding, sometimes taunting vocal entreaties that were way ahead of their time: Her work presages the stances and ideas of strong hip-hop women from Erykah Badu to Foxy Brown.

KT Tunstall Takes the Long View

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Scottish singer KT Tunstall writes songs that are earthy and quirky in equal parts. Her dynamic live performances and emotional connectivity distinguish her from other singer/songwriters.