Season's Eatings podcast

Have you ever wondered about where our favourite holiday foods come from? What really is a figgy pudding, or how does a Roman Pope stop the world from enjoying German stollen? Join host and certified baker, Glen Warren, as he dives into the history of the foods which shape our holidays in Season's Eatings: The History of Your Favourite Christmas Foods.

Season's Eatings - Jollof Rice 04/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Jollof Rice This dish is found on the tables of many African countries during the holidays, as well as when there’s a large gathering of people for a party or celebration. While the basic ingredients are the same, there are many different variations depending on where you’re from. It has been debated so much, there was actually an online Twitter war on which country had the best recipe. We’re exploring the history and origins of jollof rice. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/30975523

Season's Eatings - Kransekake 03/24/2024

Season's Eatings - Kransekake This towering dessert almost resembles a children’s stacking toy and sometimes there’s a prize hidden inside. Made with just a few ingredients, it can be a bit tricky to make and can sometimes take generations to perfect. And while its origins may have started in Greece, it has now become a Scandinavian tradition for many families over the holidays. We’re exploring the history and origins of kransekake. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/30521378

Season's Eatings - Ribbon Candy 02/26/2024

Season's Eatings - Ribbon Candy This sweet treat can be found in the candy dishes of many grandma's homes. Its origin has been lost to history but the mechanism used for this candy was created in America. The creator of this machine may be the bane of many children. The candy’s extremely brittle consistency makes it easy to break off a piece for sharing. We're discovering the history and origins of ribbon candy. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/30111063

Season's Eatings - Sand Tarts 01/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Sand Tarts During the holiday season hundreds of these treats are made, sometimes by just one household. Their name can be a bit confusing when first heard. They have originated in Europe but have settled in America. It’s the cookie that isn’t called a cookie. We’re exploring the history and origins of sand tarts. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/29628193

Season's Eatings - Weird Newfoundland 12/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Weird Newfoundland Merry Christmas! This is a bonus episode to thank you all for listening. Here are a few weird Newfoundland traditions from the past that happened around Christmas. Thanks again for listening and please share this podcast with friends to spread the Christmas joy. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/29217078

Season's Eatings - Feast of the Seven Fishes 12/21/2023

Season's Eatings - Feast of the Seven Fishes It’s the Christmas eve tradition that may not be true to its name. Friends and family gather together on Christmas eve in Italian households to have this large meal. And it was recently featured on The Bear, the series about the trials and tribulations of restaurant life. We’re exploring the history and origins of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/29157278

Season's Eatings - Ginger 12/10/2023

Season's Eatings - Ginger It’s the spice which is the main ingredient in countless breads and cookies. It has travelled the world, starting in Asia, through to Europe, and over to the Americas. It has been used as medicine for thousands of years. It’s connection to Christmas started with a hermit in France. We’re exploring the history and origins of ginger. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/29003778

Season's Eatings - Pork Hock Stew 11/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Pork Hock Stew While it may not be to everyone's taste this holiday food is a combination two different types of meat. It is served in a rich dark gravy and is a comfort food for many French Canadians. We are exploring the history and origins of pork hock stew. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/28784558

Season's Eatings - Cloves 11/10/2023

Season's Eatings - Cloves While “the holidays” is not technically a scent, but we all know exactly what the phrase “smells like the holidays” means. Catching a whiff of those key spices evokes a warming feeling of comfort during the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the smell of mulled wine or the sweet citrus combination with orange. This spice’s strong smell may have warded off evil. We’re exploring the history and origin of cloves. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/28576473

Food of "A Christmas Carol" 11/01/2023

Food of "A Christmas Carol" One can’t go through the holiday season without hearing, seeing, or listening to a version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” It is often held up to be one of the quintessential markers of the traditional holiday meal. I’ve talked about some of the food in the story and how it may have come from America. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/28484579

Season's Eatings - Sakotis 10/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Sakotis This family of cakes can be found all over Europe and are produced quite unlike the more traditional way of baking in a pan. It can be smooth or spiked and is decorated with chocolate, coconut, or spices. Broken in pieces or served as a tower, this holiday treat is sure to wow your guests. We’re exploring the history and origins of sakotis. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/28415069

Season's Eatings - Nutmeg 10/10/2023

Season's Eatings - Nutmeg It’s the spice that tops your holiday eggnog, in your Christmas baking and is even used in medicine. Discovered in a remote Asian island, this spice has taken over the world. The seed is actually the source of two different spices. We’re exploring the history and origin of nutmeg. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/28269425

Season's Eatings - Oliebollen 09/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Oliebollen This holiday treat can be found all throughout the Netherlands. It is said that eating this treat will save you from the wrath of a goddess. And while it’s a Christmas and New Year’s delicacy, its beginnings can be found in Jewish culture. We’re exploring the history and origin of oliebollen. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/28127888

Season's Eatings - Cinnamon 09/10/2023

Season's Eatings - Cinnamon The rich spicy flavour is a favourite Christmas ingredient in recipes such as Christmas cakes, Christmas pudding, mince pies, cinnamon shortbread, Zimtsterne (Christmas stars), lebkuchen, mulled wine and glühwein. It was used as a culinary spice, a medicine and as an ingredient of oils and perfumes. We’re exploring the history and origins of cinnamon. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/27990135

Season's Eatings - Kissel 08/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Kissel This holiday treat is enjoyed in many different countries across Europe but it’s especially common in Russia and Lithuania. It’s made from the juice of the popular berry of the land and has a consistency that can vary from a liquid to thick enough to eat with a spoon. During the holidays it’s enjoyed on Christmas eve but it’s available all year round. We’re exploring the history and origins of kissel. Sowens: https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-sowans Cranberry Sauce: https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-cranberry-sauce Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/27817479

Season's Eatings - Cesnica 07/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Cesnica For some people Christmas has come and gone, leftovers are being eaten and the decorations are being put away, but there’s another holiday for millions of Christians around the world. This sweet bread comes covered in various symbols and has a hidden prize inside. We’re celebrating an Orthodox Christmas and discovering the history and origins of cesnica. https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-king-cake Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/27554874

Season's Eatings - Kolache 06/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Kolache This sweet treat was once only made during the holidays, or for grand special occasions. It can be filled with your favourite fruit, cheese, or even savoury foods. It has emigrated from Eastern Europe all the way to the south of Texas where people come from far and wide to make a pit stop. We’re exploring the history and origins of kolache. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/27255582

Season's Eatings - Kugelhopf 05/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Kugelhopf This dessert has its origins in three European countries and can be linked to various members of royalty. While it can be enjoyed for practically any occasion, this dessert is perfect for large gatherings so it would make sense to have it during the holidays. While it traditionally comes is three flavours, nowadays, the combinations are endless. We’re exploring the history and origins of kugelhopf. Panettone episode: https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-panettone Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/26942778

Season's Eatings - Marlborough Apple Pie 04/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Marlborough Apple Pie During the holiday season pies can be found on practically dessert buffet. This dessert becomes a good way to use up older fruit before the winter season hits. It can be considered a pie or a custard and has its origins dating back to the seventeenth century. Mixed with a little citrus and a little more alcohol, this pie isn’t what people think of when asked to bring something to the next holiday potluck. We’re exploring the history and origins of Marlborough apple pie. Weird Christmas: /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/26628054

Season's Eatings - Spiced Beef 03/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Spiced Beef It’s Christmas eve and you’ve just set out a pint of Guinness for Santa alongside a mince pie. Tomorrow you will have a feast surrounded by friends and family. This cold dish starts its journey during the medieval times, but doesn’t really become popular until a few centuries later. Covered in a rich blend of spices, it’s been called many different things over the ages. Grab a nice thick slice of bread, some grainy mustard and join me as we explore the history and origins of Ireland’s spiced beef. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/26335674

Season's Eatings - Allahabadi Cake 02/25/2023

Season's Eatings - Allahabadi Cake Now all of us know the significance of plum cakes around Christmas. Making Plum cakes is an English tradition of ringing in the Holiday, and a rather elaborate one at that. When one thinks of plum cakes this country’s cake isn’t the first to come to mind. It’s unique ingredients and rich history is a favourite throughout the country. We’re exploring the history and origins of India’s allahabadi cake. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/26039142

Season's Eatings - King Cake 01/25/2023

Season's Eatings - King Cake Where there’s a party, there’s usually cake. This colourful cake is consumed on Old Christmas day and is connected to the three visitors to a certain baby many many years ago. It will remind you of a certain Shakepeare play about turning the world upside down. If you find it’s treasure then prepare for extra fun and frivolity. So grab your fork and get ready for feasting because we’re exploring the history and origins of King Cake. Boar's Head episode: https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-boars-head Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/25711722

Season's Eatings - 70s Christmas Foods 12/25/2022

Season's Eatings - 70s Christmas Foods Merry Christmas everyone. I'm a child of the 70s and I wanted to explore some of the foods I enjoyed growing up in the 1970s plus some great music. Thank you all for being such loyal listeners. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a safe and prosperous new year. /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/25402092

Season's Eatings - Christmas Goose 12/21/2022

Season's Eatings - Christmas Goose It’s the big day and you’re wondering what to serve the family. This main dish is popular because of a certain saint, but maybe not the one you’re usually familiar with this time of year. Enjoyed by royalty and common folk alike, this meal was overtaken by the turkey as the bird of choice for the holiday table. From the Middle Ages to Victorian times, we’re exploring the history and origins of the Christmas goose. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/25390989

Season's Eatings Side Dish - Hot Chocolate 12/10/2022

Season's Eatings Side Dish - Hot Chocolate Nothing warms you up faster than this wonderful combination of cocoa and milk steamed to perfection. This drink has its origins in the hotter climates so you would wonder how now it’s associated with the winter months. From the deep jungle to tropical islands, this beverage has won the world over with it’s intoxicating aromas and flavour. Let’s grab your favourite mug and explore the rich history and origins of hot chocolate. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/25250595

Season's Eatings - Sugar Cookies 11/25/2022

Season's Eatings - Sugar Cookies Every year leading up to Christmas magazines are luring you into buying them with pictures of decadent, colorful, baking delights. The holidays are filled with this dessert. Covered in rich royal icing, sprinkles, or just plain, this sweet treat is found on every Christmas table. Round or cut into intricate shapes, this portable morsel is the basis for hundreds of variations. Its rich history starts in the middle east and travels the world over to settle in the United States. We’re exploring the history and origins of the sugar cookie. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/25072596

Season's Eatings Side Dish - Hot Toddy 11/10/2022

Season's Eatings Side Dish - Hot Toddy The holidays, for most of us in the Northern hemisphere, are filled with cold evenings, frosted window panes, and many get togethers. So, it’s not hard to imagine one may get a gift from another that you wouldn’t enjoy, a bit of the sniffles. To soothe your throat, you make this warm alcoholic drink and settle down under a thick blanket. This beverage has traveled the world, from India, to Scotland, and over to the United States. We’re exploring the history and origins of the hot toddy. Hot Toddy Scottish Country Dance: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/24927891

Season's Eatings - Dinner Music 11/01/2022

Season's Eatings - Dinner Music This is a bonus episode of just instrumental Christmas music you can play when you're having a party, preparing your Christmas, or just when you want some relaxing Christmas music on in the background. There's over three hours of relaxing, quiet, low-key Christmas tunes for your listening pleasure. All music is used under the creative commons license. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/24774057

Season's Eatings - Pecan Pie 10/25/2022

Season's Eatings - Pecan Pie This dessert is a staple for the holidays in the American south. It’s filling comes from trees which grow all along America’s south east coast. This pie will contain almost eighty of this mighty nut and one ounce provides ten percent of your daily fibre intake with the US providing over 80% of the world’s supply. With the help of a sweet, sticky syrup, this dessert has become synonymous with Christmas in many households. We’re exploring the history and origins of pecan pie. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/24769083

Season's Eatings Side Dish - Smoking Bishop 10/10/2022

Season's Eatings Side Dish - Smoking Bishop Nowadays warm drinks like toddys are often associated with our cool weather activities. This drink is almost universally connected to Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Its flavours of citrus and sweet wine are sure to warm anyone on a cold winter’s night. We’re exploring the history and origins of the smoking bishop. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/24625788

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