Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'elizabeth'

English Christmas Cooking From Elizabeth David

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:52:00 EST

A new cookbook spreads the wisdom and recipes of the late Elizabeth David, perhaps the most celebrated English food writer of the last century. David enjoys a place in British cooking and culture somewhat like that of Julia Child in the United States.

Memories Are Main Ingredient This Thanksgiving

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Michele Norris talks with her mother, Elizabeth, about her life growing up in northern Minnesota. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and record a meaningful conversation.

Elizabeth Willis: 'Overture' & 'In Your Eyes'

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:42:00 EST

As a child, musician Elizabeth Willis was formally trained in piano and violin, and often imagined she'd grow up to be a classical musician. But at some point along the way she decided to walk away from classical music and start writing grand and beautiful pop. The 11 songs on her self-titled debut bridge the gap between her two passions by pairing her distinctive vocals and pop stylings with cinematic string and piano arrangements. The result is refreshing and often gorgeous.

QE2 Sets Sail On Farewell Voyage

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the world's most famous ocean liners, is on her final voyage. The vessel will become a first-class hotel and entertainment center in Dubai. Captain Ian McNaught talks with Ari Shapiro about what it's been like to be on board the ship for more than 20 years.

Elizabeth Cook On Mountain Stage

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:01:00 EDT

Hearing the country singer should be enough to prove that her vernacular rings true. But she also has a family history that's the stuff of true country music. She performs from her latest album, Balls, live on Mountain Stage.

Leroy Sievers, Elizabeth Edwards On Living With Cancer

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:31:00 EDT

Leroy Sievers, former broadcast journalist and author of the My Cancer blog on NPR.org, talks candidly about the challenges and triumphs of battling cancer. Elizabeth Edwards, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, joins the conversation.

Elizabeth Warren On The Rising Cost Of Credit Debt

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:54:00 EDT

Harvard Law professor returns to Fresh Air to talk about how credit-card debt is becoming more costly due to increased fees and interest rates. Warren is a bankruptcy expert and an outspoken critic of abusive lending practices.

Vocalist Elizabeth Doyle on Piano Jazz

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:34:00 EDT

Singer, pianist and composer Elizabeth Doyle is one of Chicago's most captivating performers. She blends a dreamy vocal style with swinging piano playing, deftly accompanying herself on both classic standards and her own unique compositions.

'Elizabeth Bishop: Poems, Prose and Letters'

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:11:00 EDT

Music critic Lloyd Schwartz first met poet Elizabeth Bishop when she moved to Cambridge in the early 1970s after living in Brazil for nearly 20 years. Now Schwartz has co-edited a new collection of work by the former U.S. Poet Laureate.

Elizabeth Edwards Renews Health Care Fight

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:14:00 EDT

Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, is back on the campaign trail, rallying for changes to the health care system. The issue has special meaning for Edwards as she battles recurrent breast cancer.

Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Address on YouTube

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:31:00 EST

Fifty years ago Britain's Queen Elizabeth delivered her annual Christmas message on television for the first time. This Christmas the 81-year-old monarch will give her Christmas address on her own video site on YouTube. It's called the Royal Channel.

Elizabeth Takes 'Oldest Monarch' Title from Victoria

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday became the island nation's oldest living monarch ever, surpassing her great-great-great grandmother Queen Victoria's record of 81 years and 243 days. Melissa Block marks the royal milestone.

Edwards Didn't 'Cower' from Wife's Cancer

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:42:00 EST

This spring, John Edwards announced that his wife's breast cancer had returned in a treatable but incurable form. Still, the Edwardses decided not to let Elizabeth's illness derail John's campaign for the Democratic nomination for president.

'Elizabeth' Director Brings Indian Sensibility to Work

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:08:00 EDT

Shekhar Kapur, director of the movie Elizabeth: The Golden Age, has made two films about Queen Elizabeth I starring Cate Blanchett. He also has a significant production company based in London that focuses on products for the Asian market.

Elizabeth's Not-So-'Golden' Sequel

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:58:00 EDT

Actress Cate Blanchett was a movie newcomer in 1998 when the Oscar-nominated biopic Elizabeth established her as an international star. Now, she returns to the role in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

Elizabeth Edwards Takes Candor on Campaign Trail

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Known as someone who's not afraid to speak her mind, Elizabeth Edwards is hitting the campaign trail, stumping for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards. Her sharp-tongued opinions sometimes earn her as much attention as her husband.

Letters: Elizabeth Eckford, Song Endings

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:18:00 EDT

A number of people were moved by Alex Chadwick's piece on Elizabeth Eckford, the young black woman who was harassed as she tried to attend an all-white school. We also got a lot of suggestions on the best song endings.

Elizabeth Edwards: Campaigning with Cancer

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:03:00 EDT

A recurrence of breast cancer hasn't kept Elizabeth Edwards from being a vital presence in her husband's presidential campaign. Edwards, who plays a key role in delivering her husband's message, says she hopes his opponents don't hold back because of her health.

Edwards Tells of Anniversary, Haircut on 'Tonight Show'

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Presidential candidate John Edwards appeared on the Tonight Show along with his wife Elizabeth, which caused host Jay Leno to ask about the couple's tradition of celebrating their anniversary at fast food restaurant Wendy's. "Now that you're successful, do you get the double burger?" asked Leno. "Well see, you can't spend money on food when you're spending money on haircuts." Edwards responded to howling laughter of the audience. He was mocked after his campaign paid for him to get a $400 haircut. He later repaid the campaign.

Queen Elizabeth II Makes Derby Pilgrimage

Sat, 05 May 2007 17:58:00 EDT

Typically the talk at the Kentucky Derby is about what horse will win, and whether the winning horse can take the Triple Crown. But this year the biggest gossip is all about Britian's Queen Elizabeth II. An avid horsewoman, she was at Churchill Downs for the race.

Queen Elizabeth Tours Virginia

Fri, 04 May 2007 06:00:00 EDT

In her first visit to the U.S. in more than a decade, England's Queen Elizabeth II is expected to tour Jamestown and Williamsburg, Va., Friday. She last visited America in 1991.

Queen Elizabeth's Trip Includes Visit to Tech Victims

Thu, 03 May 2007 18:45:00 EDT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is in the United States for a week-long state visit to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent British colony in America. In Richmond, Va., the queen spoke this afternoon at the state capitol about the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Queen Elizabeth Prepares for Her American Visit

Wed, 02 May 2007 18:09:00 EDT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will arrive in the United States Thursday for a state visit that centers on the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Va. -- the first permanent English settlement on American soil. The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, will attend the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

Couric's Interview with John and Elizabeth Edwards

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Katie Couric recently interviewed John and Elizabeth Edwards about Elizabeth's cancer and John's decision to continue with the presidential campaign. Couric has come under fire for some of her questions.

The Treatments and Risks Facing Elizabeth Edwards

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:31:00 EDT

Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth announced last week that her breast cancer has returned. Doctor Sydney Spiesel explains the available treatments and the risks.