Season's Eatings - Hoppin John
Season's Eatings podcast
While many associate it with New Year’s Day across the American South, its roots in Virginia and the broader Tidewater region reveal something deeper: a culinary tradition shaped by movement, adaptation, and cultural resilience. Its name sounds like a nickname and its ingredients, though simple, are steeped in symbolism. We're exploring the history and origins of Hoppin' John. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube:
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Season's Eatings - Budin
Season's Eatings podcast
This dessert is made from leftovers, and started in medieval Europe. It can be made any time of the year but especially comes out during the holidays. It's a combination of culinary resourcefulness, tradition, and transformation. We're exploring the history and origins of budin. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube:
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Season's Eatings - Zimtsterne
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Some cookies cooperate. Zimtsterne do not. And yet, every December, across German-speaking Europe — and far beyond it — these white-topped cinnamon stars return to bakery windows and home kitchens as if they’ve always belonged there. Routed in medieval spices, baked in theology and tradition, we're exploring the history and origins of zimtsterne. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: Ko-fi:
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Season's Eatings - Black Bun
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Dense, dark, and encased in pastry, it is not immediately inviting to modern eyes. This pastry offers an unusually clear window into Scotland’s medieval past, its religious transformations, and the ways ordinary people adapted tradition to changing social conditions. We're exploring the history and origins of black bun. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: Ko-fi:
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Season's Eatings - Newfoundland Desserts
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Merry Christmas all. We're exploring the history of some of the amazing desserts I had, and still have, for the holiday season. We're looking at the origins of lassy mogs, jam jams, and date squares: all staples on the Newfoundland holiday dessert platter. Plus we'll hear some local Newfoundland artists for the holiday merry making. Thank you for listening to the podcast and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year.
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Season's Eatings - Kaiserschmarrn
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This dish has its beginnings in Austria. It’s perfect as a treat after a day skiing down the mountains or shopping at all the Christmas markets during the holiday season. The original recipe contained raisins, but now there’s a whole list of toppings you can add. We’re exploring the history and origins of kaiserschmarrn. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: Ko-fi:
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Season's Eatings - Aebleskiver
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This delicious pastry is thought to have been created because the Vikings needed a sweet treat after battle. While the original recipe contained apples, now you can find all sorts of different fillings for this dessert. You can enjoy them while strolling through the Christmas markets with a cup of warm glogg. We’re exploring the history and origins of the fluffy Danish treat: aebleskiver. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: Ko-fi:
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Season's Eatings - Klappertaart
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This dessert takes us to the lush country of Indonesia. Starting back from over 400 years Dutch colonizers brought their influence to create a dessert using local ingredients and customs. Baked, but served chilled, this custard is made with everyday items found in the Indonesian kitchen. We’re exploring the history and origin of klappertart. Dutch influence on nutmeg: https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-nutmeg Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: Ko-fi:
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Season's Eatings - Doro Wot
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This Ethiopian meal is full of flavour and spice. Its origin can be traced back to over 1000 years ago. While the ingredients are simple, this dish is usually made for special occasions. It’s eaten with a spongy flatbread to soak up all the rich juices. We’re exploring the history and origins of doro wat. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: Ko-fi:
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Season's Eatings - Wagashi
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This traditional dessert has been around for centuries and is considered part of Japanese culture. It has connections to Buddhism and now can be found all over the country. You can get it any time of the year, but at Christmas there are special holiday themes and designs. We’re exploring the history and origins of wagashi. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings
info_outlineJewelled breads, studded with candied fruits and nuts, are hallmarks of the Christmas holiday. Fruitcake, panettone, and julekake are favourites, but for many, this dessert is king. Resembling snow covered hills, this dessert is protected by law. And we almost lost it to history because of a Pope’s tax on butter. We are travelling to Germany to explore the history and origins of stollen.
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