Favorite dessert recipes served with a side of savory storytelling
Homemade fudge, a no-alcohol fruitcake, pillowy butter mints and a quirky cookie are some of the things NPR's readers and listeners are nibbling on.
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All jokes aside, this fruitcake is legendary. It was even served at a wedding
Parents, kids, aunts and a cousin gather on Black Friday to make a big batch to mail around the country. It's shared far and wide at Christmastime and was featured on a bike ride across Iowa.
How a 'Martian droppings' cookie got its out-of-this-world name
Friends, family and co-workers clamor for the quirky, pistachio-flavored pudding cookie treats that come out looking green.
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63
The Oscar-winning singer-actress died at her home in Florida, according to her publicist. Cara was behind some of the most era-defining pop anthems of the early '80s.
'Wait Wait' for Nov. 26, 2022: Happy Thanksgiving!
Bill and Peter are still passed out from all the turkey they ate, so while they sleep it off, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past year, including Nathan Lane and Puja Patel.
'Peanuts' still brings comfort and joy, 100 years after Charles Schulz's birth
While Schulz stipulated that the strip would end with him, his iconic characters live on. His widow, Jeannie Schulz, says people still get comfort from the comic because "it talks about humanity."
A visual feast: 6 favorite coffee table and gift books of 2022
This year's selection of visual delights highlights the work of artists and designers who have made an enduring impact, including Lucian Freud, Elsa Schiaparelli and Patti Smith.
Bluegrass icon Billy Strings brings it back home on new album with his dad
Celebrated bluegrass musician Billy Strings has a new album out, which he made with his dad, Terry Barber.
The Museum of Broadway reveals the show behind the show
A new museum celebrating the history of Broadway is now in New York's theater district.
How artists and influencers set the stage for Hip-Hop's global rise
Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.