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.
Episodes
A pastry that has survived the collapse of an empire, the murder of the community that perfected it, decades of communist scarcity, and waves of emigration that scattered a nation across three continents. A pastry that arrives on the Hungarian Christmas table with the quiet authority of a sacrament — and that every family, without exception, believes is theirs in a way no one else's quite matches. We're exploring the hi...
A tiny, golden-brown biscuit, showered with poppy seeds. It has witnessed the birth of nations and their erasure from maps. It has been baked in secret under occupation, and tucked into suitcases by people fleeing everything they knew. And on the twenty-fourth of December, it will be passed around a table set for twelve dishes, beneath a cloth hiding a handful of hay. We're diving ...
What do raisins, candied orange peel, figs, and cherries have to do with Christmas?
More than you might think.
Long before refrigeration and supermarkets, people found ways to capture the sweetness of summer and carry it through the cold winter months.
From medieval monasteries and Mediterranean trade routes to Christmas pudding, fruitcake, and mince pies, w...
Imagine a stew that's rich with toasted walnuts, brightened by the sweet-tart flavour of pomegranates, and slow-cooked until it becomes as dark as polished mahogany. It may sound unusual, but for centuries, this meal has been one of Persia's great celebration dishes, served at weddings, winter feasts, and Christmas tables in Persian Christian homes.
It's the story of ancient forests, royal Persian kitchens,...
What if one of Trinidad's most beloved Christmas foods could tell the story of an entire island?
Wrapped in a simple banana leaf, this dessert might look humble at first glance. But hidden inside is a history that stretches back centuries—long before Christmas arrived in the Caribbean.
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How did spices once worth fortunes help shape this regional specialty? Why did a humble sausage become so deeply connected to Christmas? And what can one holiday dish reveal about centuries of life in Belgium?
Join us as we uncover the history, culture, and Christmas tradition behind one of Belgium's most fascinating seasona...
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.
Some cookies cooperat...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
This savoury treat has its origins in pagan Europe and dates back to a time where each ingredient symbolized abundance and prosperity. It's a dish with similarities to other countries, by name and ingredients, but there's no true comparison to Latvia's version. Filled with smoked meat, onions and a little seasoning, this simple dish a certainty on Christmas eve tables. We're exploring the history and origins of...
This holiday treat started as medallions of bitter chocolate topped with fruit or nuts. People are clamouring for this sweet as early as September. While the name may remind you of the surface of a tree, the modern version has only been around for about sixty years. We're exploring the history and origins of peppermint bark.
Christmas is a time of family gatherings, especially around food. This dish has been around, some would say, for over 10,000 years. Any good household would have hundreds on hand for larger families. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, but traditional masa wins out. We're exploring the history and origins of tamales.
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.
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