Dec 9th, 2008 · The baby had a face that only a mother could love. And even then, the mother was a monkey. A Washington state woman was convicted of sneaking a rhesus monkey from Thailand into the United States. Gypsy Lawson got past U.S. Customs by tucking the monkey under her blouse and pretending to be pregnant. The jury also convicted Lawson's traveling companion: her mother. Or as the monkey would presumably refer to her: Grandma.
Oct 30th, 2008 · 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.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Your local grocery store and farmers market are no doubt running over with vegetables these days. Food writer Nigella Lawson gives tips on how to make a full meal from summer's bounty.
Jun 24th, 2008 · Now that summer is here, food lovers will be gathering outdoors for all sorts of celebrations. Most people like to keep it casual, but food writer and cook Nigella Lawson says there's room for a little bit of elegance, too.
Feb 14th, 2008 · What's Valentine's Day without chocolate -- or better yet, rich, moist chocolate cake? Food writer Nigella Lawson and Steve Inskeep discuss the keys to the perfect chocolate cake and the secrets to chocolate's allure.
Dec 31st, 2007 · While you might be hard-pressed to name a delicacy specific to New Year's -- other than champagne -- traditions abound around the world. Nigella Lawson shares food customs from Italy and other European countries.
Dec 17th, 2007 · Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson shares some of the secrets from her new cookbook, Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food, Fast. Speedy recipes and clever short cuts come in handy during the hectic holiday season.
Dec 26th, 2006 · The Rev. James Lawson, a professor at Vanderbilt University, was a key player in the civil rights movement. He's also a forceful advocate of peaceful resistance to unjust policies. Lawson tells Steve Inskeep about his experiences with non-violent change, and how those experiences apply to the world today.