Season's Eatings podcast
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -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.
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Season's Eatings - Kransekake
March 24, 2024 23:50 - 19 minutes - 23.1 MBThis 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Season's Eatings - Ribbon Candy
February 26, 2024 14:57 - 21 minutes - 25.4 MBThis 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast In...
Season's Eatings - Sand Tarts
January 25, 2024 04:30 - 20 minutes - 25.1 MBDuring 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www...
Season's Eatings - Weird Newfoundland
December 25, 2023 04:30 - 20 minutes - 22.7 MBMerry 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seasonseatpod Email: sea...
Season's Eatings - Feast of the Seven Fishes
December 21, 2023 04:30 - 21 minutes - 25.7 MBIt’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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Season's Eatings - Ginger
December 10, 2023 03:24 - 26 minutes - 31.7 MBIt’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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseati...
Season's Eatings - Pork Hock Stew
November 25, 2023 04:30 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBWhile 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seasonseatpod Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmai...
Season's Eatings - Cloves
November 10, 2023 04:30 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBWhile “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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https:...
Food of "A Christmas Carol"
November 01, 2023 12:54 - 22 minutes - 25.9 MBOne 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. https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-turkey https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-side-dish-smoking-bishop https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-...
Season's Eatings - Sakotis
October 25, 2023 03:30 - 22 minutes - 26 MBThis 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seas...
Season's Eatings - Nutmeg
October 10, 2023 03:32 - 24 minutes - 29 MBIt’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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seasonseat...
Season's Eatings - Oliebollen
September 25, 2023 03:30 - 21 minutes - 26.5 MBThis 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.co...
Season's Eatings - Cinnamon
September 10, 2023 13:06 - 24 minutes - 29.3 MBThe 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Season's Eatings - Kissel
August 25, 2023 03:30 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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...
Season's Eatings - Cesnica
July 25, 2023 03:30 - 24 minutes - 27.8 MBFor 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://ww...
Season's Eatings - Kolache
June 25, 2023 03:30 - 21 minutes - 25 MBThis 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea...
Season's Eatings - Kugelhopf
May 25, 2023 03:30 - 25 minutes - 31.4 MBThis 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: h...
Season's Eatings - Marlborough Apple Pie
April 25, 2023 03:30 - 22 minutes - 26.4 MBDuring 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...
Season's Eatings - Spiced Beef
March 25, 2023 03:30 - 23 minutes - 28 MBIt’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 sp...
Season's Eatings - Allahabadi Cake
February 25, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MBNow 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seas...
Season's Eatings - King Cake
January 25, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 29.9 MBWhere 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/...
Season's Eatings - 70s Christmas Foods
December 25, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 29 MBMerry 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.
Season's Eatings - Christmas Goose
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 27.7 MBIt’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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.fac...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Hot Chocolate
December 10, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 28.5 MBNothing 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: htt...
Season's Eatings - Sugar Cookies
November 25, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 28.1 MBEvery 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 explor...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Hot Toddy
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 28.4 MBThe 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. ...
Season's Eatings - Dinner Music
November 01, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 230 MBThis 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instag...
Season's Eatings - Pecan Pie
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 29.7 MBThis 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: ht...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Smoking Bishop
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 32.2 MBNowadays 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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod ...
Season's Eatings - Shortbread
September 25, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 28.7 MBThis biscuit is available year-round but it’s traditionally associated with the Christmas season. Consisting of just four simple ingredients, this treat is surprisingly complex in its flavour and texture. So, grab a nice cup of tea, because we’re exploring the history and origins of shortbread. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.co...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Tom and Jerry
September 10, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 27.2 MBThe holidays are times of cocktail parties and social obligations. It’s not uncommon to have a tipple or two when you’re out with friends to help you warm up from the cold weather. This drink may remind people of a certain cat and mouse couple, but its origins go back even further. This frothy, warm cocktail is a near cousin to the titular holiday drink eggnog and even comes in its own serving container. We’re exploring the history and origins of this American classic: the Tom and Jerry....
Season's Eatings - Laufabrauð
August 25, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 28 MBMade of a thin, waferlike dough, this crisp flatbread is a holiday tradition in Iceland. Many families make it together a few days before Christmas. It's first cut into intricate geometric patterns, then deep-fried and saved to be eaten as an accompaniment to Christmas dinner. We’re exploring the history and origins of this Christmas treat: laufabrauð. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Season's Eatings - Nougat
July 25, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 29.8 MBThis candy for the holidays is reminiscent of berries in new fallen snow or it may be part of your favourite chocolate covered candy bar. It’s a candy whose origins can be traced all the way back to the tenth century. While it’s called many different names depending on where in the world it’s made, there’s no denying it’s part of a classic Christmas dessert platter. We’re exploring the history and origins of this creamy marshmallow-like dessert: nougat. Website: https://www.seasonseatin...
Season's Eatings - Dark History of Sugar
July 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThis is a bonus episode of Season's Eatings. Sugar is around us all the time, especially during the holidays. I sit down to discuss with Dr. Neil Buttery and his book "The Dark History of Sugar." We have a frank discussion about Britain and its role in the slave trade to feed the country's growing need for sugar. Neil's blog: britishfoodhistory.com/ You can pick up Neil's book here: Canada Britain United States www.seasonseatingspodcast.com
Season's Eatings - Lefse
June 25, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 26.8 MBSometimes called the Norwegian pancake, this thin bread can be compared to a tortilla or a crepe. It was originally made from flour, but now is almost exclusively made from potatoes. Traditionally they are stored in small wooden boxes, or just between layers of cloth. We’re discovering the history and origins of this Viking foodstuff: lefse. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/se...
Season's Eatings - Blancmange
May 25, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 32.8 MBThis jiggly dessert has adorned holiday tables across the United Kingdom. Originally from Italy, it has made an appearance in such writings as Poldark and the books of Harry Potter. It’s now more commonly purchased in packet form with traditional flavours of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, but was originally made with poultry and almonds. We are exploring the history and origins of this creamy, gelatinous dessert: blancmange. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: ...
Season's Eatings - Bibingka
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBThis country is the epitome of Christmas. The Philippines boasts the earliest and longest Christmas season in the world. There is one dessert which has ties to the monarchy and crowing roosters. It can be topped with salted duck eggs, pineapple, cheese, or even vanilla ice cream. We’re diving into the history and origins of bibingka. Free Audible Trial: https://www.audibletrial.com/seasonseatings Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seas...
Season's Eatings - Trifle
March 25, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWe’ve all been there. The holidays are winding down and you need a way to use up all that leftover sponge cake and whipped cream from the mountain of desserts adorning the Christmas table. This dessert is a lovely combination of fruit, cake, cream, jelly and a splash of alcohol. It’s a dessert whose origins may have come from a little fun in the hay, to suffering fools, to making something of little consequence. We’re exploring the history and origins of trifle. Website: https://www.sea...
Season's Eatings - Linzer Cookie
February 25, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 25.1 MBWhile this item can be enjoyed all throughout the year, it’s commonly created for the holiday season. It’s considered a sandwich cookie with a lovely jam centre. It derives from a dish considered the oldest recipe for a pie written down. Like many recipes, the flavours change from region to region, but the original can be traced back to one place. It’s a cookie made from ground nuts, spices, and jam. We’re exploring the history and origins of the linzer cookie. Sources: Oxford Comp...
Season's Eatings - Fruitcake
January 25, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 31.7 MBOver the years, this dish has survived being buried, frozen, and drowned. It’s filled with delicious fruits and nuts. It has been around for over 2000 years and some may say it tastes like it. Love it or hate, we’re diving into the history and origins of this dense, rich, doorstop of a dessert: fruitcake. Links: Set your FREE book at Audible: www.audibletrial.com/seasonseatings Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast...
Season's Eatings - Canadian Foods
December 25, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 31.6 MBMerry Christmas everyone! This serving of Season's Eatings is my gift to you, the listeners, for the holiday season. I'm exploring the history of some Canadian foods favourites served during the holidays. Plus we have some guests visiting us! We'll hear music from the Swinging Belles and The Once. Both groups come from my home province of Newfoundland, Canada. And a special thank you from all the wonderful Christmas podcasters! Featured on the podcast: The Swinging Belles with "Sno...
Season's Eatings - Boar's Head
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 31 MBIn many of the great Christmas songs there are many references to food. Who can’t remember singing about chestnuts roasting on a open fire, or traveling to enjoy some pumpkin pie? But this time I want to travel back to a time when people gathered in great halls and made merry during the twelve days of Christmas. This dish is still found on Christmas tables throughout Sweden. We’re exploring the history and origins of the boar’s head. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Face...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Green Bean Casserole
December 10, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 30.9 MBThis holiday season, some 20 million Americans will tuck into this casserole, a culinary classic consisting of just six ingredients: a can of Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans and crunchy fried onions. The retro recipe, which has been appearing on American tables for more than 60 years, can be traced back to one woman. This woman singlehandedly changed the landscape of the holiday table. We’re exploring the history and origins of green bean casse...
Season's Eatings - Pfeffernusse
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 32.1 MBIt’s a cookie whose recipe may have been lost forever, except for one baker’s family. It’s a cookie that can be hard to pronounce for some, and despite its name, contains no nuts. We’re exploring the history and origin of pfeffernusse. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seasonseatpod Email: [email protected] K...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Stuffing
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 30.6 MBIts bland base of bread or rice invites embellishment, both traditional and irreverent, and in dressing recipes, sausage, nuts, fruit, mushrooms, and shellfish combine in countless permutations. In contrast to the more predictable turkey, stuffing is the frisky, occasionally outlandish, personality of the holiday table. We’re explore the history and origins of stuffing.
Season's Eatings - Melomakarona
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBIn Greece the biggest Christmas preparation is not so much about decorating the house, but preparing the food. Characteristically the biggest part of the house decorations are the huge plates of cookies and desserts that are displayed all around the house. The traditional Christmas cookies and their variations are placed in very prominent places and free for all to have! This sweet cookie has a somber history but is now the major cookie to be served during the holidays. We’re exploring the ...
Season's Eatings Side Dish - Macaroni and Cheese
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 28.7 MBThere are few dishes as universally loved as this dish. And for some, the holidays wouldn’t be the same with a large casserole almost overflowing with a combination of noodles, milk, and cheese. The warm and gooey pasta dish serves as a savory side, a stunning main and is widely enjoyed by even the pickiest of young eaters. While it has established itself as an American classic, its surprisingly lengthy history pre-dates the country and is as diverse as the many ways one can cook it. We expl...
Season's Eatings - Panettone
September 25, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 36.3 MBA Christmas without this sweet bread is barely a Christmas in Italy: loathed or loved, the Milanese born loaf is something everyone has in the kitchen this time of the year. Light, fragrant and pleasantly rich, lovers of this bread relish its candied fruit aroma and its ultimate simplicity. Making it is a labour of love, time and luck: it is not simple to reach that perfect light, buttery fluffiness we enjoy at home. Famous as it is, not many are aware of its fascinating history: panettone...
Season's Eatings - Brussels Sprouts
September 10, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.4 MBApart from the Christmas tree itself, this single item of vegetation dominates the British Christmas. These tiny green balls of misery/delight are the single most controversial course on any Christmas dinner table. You can even find chocolates wrapped in green foil in case you didn’t want to dole them out during the holiday dinner. They’re a vegetable high in vitamins and fibre, but low in calories. We’re exploring the history and origins of Brussels sprouts. Media links: Website: https...
Season's Eatings - Tourtiere
August 25, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 28.7 MBThe meat pie served in Quebec, Canada’s predominately French speaking population, is a dish rich with history, cultural pride, and some word play. In this episode, we’re exploring the history and origins of this flaky, savoury pastry: the tourtiere. Weird Christmas Foods with Craig Kringle Season’s Eatings Media links Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twit...