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 - French Toast 02/25/2025

Season's Eatings - French Toast This holiday treat started out in the first century but has become a staple for Christmas all over the world. It was a way to use up stale bread and have something to eat during fasting. It can be enjoyed with your favourite syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. We're exploring the history and origins of French toast. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/35415465

Season's Eatings - Pepperpot 01/25/2025

Season's Eatings - Pepperpot The holidays are filled with family get-togethers. In case of unexpected guests, this dish can be made days ahead and can be kept at room temperature indefinitely. It’s the national dish of this South American country and can be made with almost any type of protein. Its other main ingredient is a natural antiseptic and this dish is usually served with a bread shaped like braided hair. We’re looking into the history and origins of pepperpot. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/34976590

Season's Eatings - Jiggs Dinner Christmas 12/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Jiggs Dinner Christmas In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can tell Jiggs Dinner is being cooked before you walk inside. Steamed up windows are a sure sign there’s a big pot of supper on the boil. Jiggs Dinner — a veritable melting pot of salted beef, root vegetables and yellow split peas — is one of the most recognizable and beloved meals in the province, and it’s the one that makes people feel at home when they’re a million miles away. Merry Christmas to all my listeners. Newfoundland Christmas: https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-irish-newfoundland Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/34597865

Season's Eatings - Lechon 12/21/2024

Season's Eatings - Lechon Christmas dinner around the world is a sumptuous amalgamation of spices, herbs cooked with a variety of meats and fishes. Most of us are used to cooking a turkey for the holidays. Some may even have a buffet of fish and vegetarian dishes. This dish comes is connected to the Spanish word for milk but the dish has been around for centuries. We’re exploring the history and origins of lechon. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/34555180

Season's Eatings - Second Helping Stollen 12/10/2024

Season's Eatings - Second Helping Stollen Jewelled 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. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/34358585

Season's Eatings - Cozonac 11/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Cozonac This holiday treat is usually enjoyed during Easter and other celebrations, but it is common for the Christmas season. When baked, it resembles a lovely head of braided hair. The most common fillings are walnuts, but you can find now with almost any type of filling and flavour. We’re exploring the history and origins of cozonac. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/34130976

Season's Eatings - Second Helping Wassail 11/10/2024

Season's Eatings - Second Helping Wassail This warm winter beverage has its origins in folklore and could be connected all the back to Roman times. It was meant to wake up apple trees and has evolved into going door to door singing carols during the twelve days of Christmas. We’re exploring the history and origins of wassail. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/33862837

Season's Eatings - Barszcz 10/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Barszcz For many Christmas eve is the main meal for the holiday season. This dish started with a member of the carrot family but is now made mainly made from beets. While it’s consumed all year long, hot and cold, there’s a special version made on Christmas. We’re exploring the history and origins of barszcz. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/33606572

Season's Eatings - Yule Log - Second Helping 10/10/2024

Season's Eatings - Yule Log - Second Helping This dessert has its origins in pre-Christian traditions, but the modern version has only been around for a few hundred years. While it’s usually done as a log shape, newer creations have a more avant garde approach to the dessert. We’re going back to the sweets table and getting a second helping of the Yule log. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/33398557

Season's Eatings - Sorpotel 09/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Sorpotel This dish is rich in flavour and history. Its origins come from Brazil and Africa, but now can be found in the country of India with a touch of Portugal. Its truly a dish that crosses the world. This pork stew is made for large gatherings so it’s obvious it will be prepared for the Christmas feasts. We’re exploring the history and origins of sorpotel. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/33196432

Season's Eatings - Second Helping - Figgy Pudding 09/10/2024

Season's Eatings - Second Helping - Figgy Pudding When done right, it's sticky and dense, warmly spiced and distinctively dark in colour. While raisins, suet, brown sugar, spices and brandy can be found in most modern variations, the sweet, cake-like nature of today’s pudding is a far cry from its early incarnations. So grab your fork because we’re going in for a second helping of figgy pudding Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/32981497

Season's Eatings - Oyster Stuffing 08/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Oyster Stuffing This holiday treat was found on the tables of many families during the 19th and early 20th centuries, but now it’s usually found in a few key areas. The main ingredient was so common, it was called the fast food of the nation. While the main ingredient has been eaten for millennia, the holiday version has only been around for a few hundred years. We’re exploring the history and origins of oyster stuffing. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/32726567

Season's Eatings - Jamaican Black Cake 07/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Jamaican Black Cake This holiday dessert is a newer cousin to a traditional English favourite. Filled with fruit and a little bit of spirits, this cake is a seasonal staple on tables throughout the Caribbean. It has now made its way across the world as people traveled for work and play. We’re exploring the history and origins of Jamaican Black Cake. https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-fruitcake Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/32285147

Season's Eatings - Kringle 06/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Kringle This donut shaped treat has its roots way back to the seventh century but emigrated to the United States in the early 1800s. Its name reminds most of the jolly gift bringer who lives at the North Pole. They can come in many different flavours and colours. They’ve even become the state pastry of Wisconsin. We are exploring the history and origins of the kringle. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/31874687

Season's Eatings - Pandoro 05/25/2024

Season's Eatings - Pandoro Legend has it that the name for this dessert came from a cry of amazement from a boy at the sight of this gold-coloured cake! It stems from a tradition of women meeting on Christmas eve to bake together. This sweet cake resembles a Christmas star guiding the magi to the birth of Jesus. Even the box in comes in can be used as a toy. We’re exploring the history and origin of pandoro. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Email: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings /episode/index/show/seasonseatingspodcast/id/31460412

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

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