Season's Eatings podcast

Its 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.

In 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 so...

There 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 l...

A 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 fluffine...

Apart 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 calorie...

The 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.co...

This shepherd's hook can be found everywhere during the holiday season. In fact, according to the National Confectioners Association, they are the No. 1-selling non-chocolate candy during the month of December.  But just when and how these sweet treats got their start is a bit more uncertain than their popularity.  It's a story of rowdy children, enduring myths, and some interesting science.  We'r...

Venezuelan Christmas doesn't smell like cinnamon, nor does it smell like spruce, peppermint or firewood. It smells, predominantly, like plantain leaves. It's a dish that combines three different cultures, a Catholic bishop and political unrest.  So, let's explore the exciting and interesting history and origins of this beautifully wrapped Venezuelan Christmas gift: hallacas. Website: https://www.s...

It's our one year anniversary!  We have some special guests from other Christmas podcasts with an awesome surprise.   Scotland has a rich and amazing history.  We've found a dish that has largely fallen out of favour, but is a treat on Christmas eve.  It's full of probiotics, or could be use to paint your house.  Let's explore the history and origins of this creamy sour treat: sowans. Website: htt...

Rice puddings are found in nearly every area of the world. Nothing describes comfort to me than a warm bowl of sweet, sticky rice pudding.  This is why the Danes love to have rice pudding during Christmas.  As well as tasting delicious, their rice pudding is filled with stories of mischievous gnomes, medieval spices, and the Empress of France. So, grab a spoon and get ready for the history and ori...

It's a dessert who's origin is of great debate.  It can be considered the quintessential South African Christmas dish.  It's name is hotly contested to come from three different sources.  Find out the origin and history of this soft sponge cake filled to the brim with a rich, decadent sauce.  This is the history of malva pudding. www.seasonseatingspodcast.com ko-fi.com/seasonseatings www.facebook....

Sometimes covered with powdered sugar, or rolled into a cone, it's a cookie that dates back centuries and is argued to be the oldest Christmas cookie.  It's a story filled with snakes, forging blacksmiths, and wagon repair.  This is the history of the crispy thin cookie: the pizzelle. www.seasonseatingspodcast.com ko-fi.com/seasonseatings www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast www.twitter.com/seas...

This humble combination has been a winter holiday favorite, accompanying other delicacies on tables for centuries, but always standing out thanks to a delicious combination of ginger, molasses or honey.  It brings forth images of elaborate architectural wonders or little people adorned with gumdrop buttons.  It's a food that has traveled the world, created guilds, and singlehandedly saved a small...

Merry Christmas everyone!  I wanted to share with you on this Christmas day some of the history from my home province of Newfoundland, Canada.  Enjoy as we explore some of the origins of some Christmas traditions done during the holiday season. Thanks for listening and have a Merry Christmas and prosperous new year! Music used in this episode: Santa Problems by The Swinging Belles from their album...

It's a the dish that's on everyone's lips for the holidays.  For most, it wouldn't be Christmas without this holiday staple.  It can be roasted, boiled, or fried.  It can be enjoyed stuffed and many wishes are made playing with the bones.  For this month's main dish, we're talking turkey! Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode. https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/...

We hitting the beach for the holidays!  Christmas in the southern hemisphere is filled with sun, sand, and lighter than air desserts.  Grab some sunscreen and come with us to explore the history of that fruit-topped meringue: the pavlova. https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod https://www.twitter.com/seasonse...

They're the harbinger of the festive season. When done right, they're buttery little pastry parcels bulging with sweet, juicy, plump fruits drenched in booze, spice and citrusy flavour – done wrong, they can be limp, claggy and cloying. But one thing's for sure – mince pies are the poster boy for Christmas in the UK. Join host, Glen Warren, as he explores the origins of the tasty little pie: Mince...

The combination of egg, milk, and sugar are the basis of many great dishes.  Add some alcohol and you've got the beginnings of a wonderful creamy holiday beverage.  Join host, Glen Warren, as he explores 13th century monks, Shakespeare's Hamlet, and the rich American history of eggnog. https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Insta: @seasonseatingspod Tw...

It's hard to imagine an American holiday table without the ubiquitous orange-crusted custard made from strained, spiced and twice-cooked squash. Join host, Glen Warren, as we explore the history and origins of that wonderfully creamy custard-like dessert: pumpkin pie. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Insta: https://www.instagra...

In this 'ber episode of Season's Eatings Side Dish we're getting into the sticky, sweet history of the sugary orange tuber.  We're traveling the world to find the origins of that American holiday staple, whether as a casserole or a pie.  We're talking about sweet potatoes. https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Insta: @seasonseatingspod Twitter: @seaso...

Grab a cup of good cheer!  Season's Eatings is exploring the history and origins of Wassail.  We travel through Europe to find all the wonderful warm winter drinks. Please subscribe so you don't miss all the episodes. Contact me:  seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Find me:  www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: @SeasonsEatpod Sources:...

It's the jiggly condiment on many holiday tables: cranberry sauce.  This bonus episode explores the origins and history of that tart red berry. Please subscribe so you don't miss all the episodes. Contact me: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Find me: www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: @seasonseatingspod Twitter: @SeasonsEatpod  

"And visions of sugar plums danced in their heads" Join host, Glen Warren, as he goes away with the fairies and explores the history and origins of the forgotten Christmas treat, sugar plums. Please subscribe so you don't miss all the episodes. Contact me: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Find me: www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: @seasonseatingspod Twitter: @SeasonsEatpod

This episode of Season's Eatings explores the history of the wonderful German Christmas bread: stollen.  Learn how it started from a protest about butter to become a popular year-round treat. Willkommen to Season's Eatings. Please subscribe so you don't miss all the episodes. Contact me: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Find me: www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: @seasonseatingspod T...

Join host, Glen Warren, as we explore the history and origins of the Yule log, or buche de Noel.