Season's Eatings Podcast

25/05/2024

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.

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25/04/2024

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.

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25/03/2024

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.

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26/02/2024

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.

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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 brea...

25/01/2024

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.

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25/12/2023

Merry Christmas! There's a bonus episode in your podcast player for the holiday season. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year.

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21/12/2023

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.

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10/12/2023

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.

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25/11/2023

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.

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10/11/2023

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.

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01/11/2023

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.

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25/10/2023

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.

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10/10/2023

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.

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10/09/2023

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.

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25/08/2023

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.

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25/07/2023

For 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.

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24/07/2023

Glen Warren from the Season's Eatings podcast talks to Rikki about some classic and favorite recipes with Coca-Cola, and Mary covers some Christmas in July happenings in Christmas news.

25/06/2023

This 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.

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25/05/2023

Season four!

This 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. https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-kugelhopf

25/05/2023

This 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. https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/seasons-eatings-kugelhopf

25/04/2023

During 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. 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.

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25/03/2023

It’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 spiced beef.

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25/02/2023

Now 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.

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25/01/2023

Where 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.

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03/01/2023

More ideas for your leftover holiday turkey

25/12/2022