Michel Martin on Thanksgiving; Susan Stamberg’s cranberry relish : NPR

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‘It’s good to be grateful’

By Michelle Martin, morning edition And first up host

Maybe it’s a sign that I’ve been in DC too long. But when I think about Thanksgiving, I often think about something I heard former House Speaker Newt Gingrich say.

Seriously… stay with me.

Gingrich said this at an informal dinner with some young White House staffers and journalists, of whom I was one. It was some time ago. We did things like that to try to understand each other’s lives and responsibilities.

He said, “The test of any program or project should be: If you weren’t already doing it, would you start?”

Why do I think about this at Thanksgiving? Because if we weren’t doing it already, we should start.

yes, i know Origin Story of the First Thanksgiving Is problematic in 1621. That symbol of gratitude and peaceful coexistence with the English colonists ended in sorrow for the Wampanoag people, without whom the colonists would not have survived. The Wampanoag soon lost their lands and independence.

In recent times, the way this day has become associated with too much – too much food, too much shopping, too many shops opening too early – is also depressing.

But accepting all this doesn’t change anything fundamental for me. It’s good to be grateful. It’s good to take a day to think about gratitude. It’s good to spend a day with who you want to be with, and it’s good to have a day that belongs to everyone – those who are already here with us and those who have just arrived.

If you are not doing so already? Maybe this is a good day to start.

happy Thanksgiving.

Susan Stamberg’s Cranberry Flavor

Every year since 1971, Susan Stamberg, one of NPR’s “Founding Mothers,” has found a way to include her mother-in-law’s recipe for cranberry flavor in NPR’s Thanksgiving coverage. This recipe is not your typical, dark red cranberry sauce. It has some unusual ingredients, including sour cream, onion and horseradish. Some skeptics have said that the flavor resembles the color of Pepto-Bismol. Stamberg would describe its color as a beautiful bright pink. She always insisted that you should taste it before taking any decision. Last month, Stamberg Died at the age of 87But their legacy and holiday traditions still live on. This year, morning edition Host Steve Inskeep Spoke to Stamberg’s grandchildren About the recipe. To honor Stamberg’s memory, take a walk down memory lane and see how NPR has highlighted his cherished cranberry flavoring tradition over the years: 🥣 In 2001, The tradition of reading Stamberg’s recipes on air almost ended, but feeling of patriotism grew stronger,

• 🥣 In 2002, npr readers and listeners shared their own taste ritualsSubmitting reviews and suggestions.
• 🥣 In 2005, Housewife extraordinaire and businesswoman Martha Stewart talks to Stamberg about the Thanksgiving turkey…or better yet, You guessed it, flavor,
• 🥣 In 2007, The holiday traditions of football and cranberry flavor united during Stamberg’s time Persuaded sports commentator John Feinstein to try to.
• 🥣 In 2009, Food writer and editor Ruth Reichel, a true fan of this flavor, joined Stamberg to create it. he published a Photo guide on how to make it,
• 🥣 In 2010, grammy award winning rapper coolio Sampled and reviewed Plate.
• 🥣 In 2011, Stamberg shared the recipe for the flavor with two White House chefs. is here what did they have to say,
• 🥣 In 2015, Stamberg wrote about a 2011 Thanksgiving celebration in Kabul, Afghanistan, where his family had a celebration. stunning appearance,
• 🥣 In 2016, taste suffered The toughest critic ever:NPR staff.
• 🥣 In 2019, Stamberg met Bobby J., then president and CEO of Ocean Spray. talked to chako know his thoughts On prescription.
• 🥣 In 2020, NPR takes a look at taste Most controversial ingredient: Horseradish.

Thanksgiving Stories You May Have Missed

Are you looking to add something to your list to be grateful for this year? You can include the cost of your Thanksgiving meal. The entire price is frozen Turkey is down 16% That’s more than last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The holidays are a time for family togetherness, but this time of year can also create situations that make you question whether you want to see your loved ones again. You may also find yourself debating whether it is worth attending celebrations and facing potential conflicts with your family. To help ease those stresses, life kit took charge it’s been a minute To Share 12 Strategies From experts to keep your family dinners peaceful.

You might think that ice cream, cake, and pumpkin pie are the dishes on the menu today that will make you the happiest — but science says otherwise. Research shows that whole grains contain a unique type of fiber. Help improve your mood And reduce the risk of mood disorders. So, consider making your stuffing with whole wheat bread this year.

The sixth book together by author Carol Boston Weatherford and illustrator Frank Morrison, Family feast!, represents a family Not just preparing food, but enjoying it together. Although the book features a turkey at a feast, the story could also be about Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any non-holiday weekend. Overall, the picture book celebrates food, family, and love.

This year, morning edition destroyed America exploration of traditions This might make you rethink Thanksgiving. Unique rituals across the country include Yule Fest, celebrated for two days after Thanksgiving in southern Iowa, and a tradition at the Santa Barbara Zoo in California, where animals are given leftover Halloween pumpkins.

Who edited this newspaper? Suzanne Nuyen,