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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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If you love Delicious TV's Totally Vegetarian on public television, watch host Toni Fiore as she whips up some of her favorites, like Creamy Chard Wontons, Hot Jamaican Jerk Tofu, a savory Tempeh Club Sandwich, and Creamy Tofu Pot Pies, even a carnivore can delight in. Come and savor the flavor. Find the ecoookbooks at delicioustv.com or check out our iPhone and iPad App 'VegEZ' and bring 75 of Toni's favorite recipes on your next grocery shopping trip.
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Lime with queeribbean blackademics, Stush an' Bush for their bi-weekly podcast on Caribbean happenings and overall mixup and blend blend, with a queer twist. Stush and Bush, two culturally rooted words, speak to class in Caribbean countries. Both characters engage in this podcast bolstering Caribbean Creole, and immersing listeners in Queeribbean vernacular, serving as a guide to the world of being both Caribbean and queer through their lived experiences coupled with queer and ethnic theorie ...
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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.libs…
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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…
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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 …
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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 c…
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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…
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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 break off a piece for sharing. We're discovering the his…
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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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.co…
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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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seaso…
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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. Web…
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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: https:/…
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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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast…
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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 smel…
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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. https://sites.libsyn.com/271751/season…
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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…
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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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www…
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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: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook:…
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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 cinnam…
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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 rou…
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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 ce…
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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. Website…
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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…
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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. 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 …
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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…
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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 explorin…
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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…
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Merry 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.Glen Warren
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It’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 tim…
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Nothing 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 gra…
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Every 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…
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The 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 bever…
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This 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 licen…
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This 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 sy…
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Nowadays 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.s…
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This 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 Faceboo…
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The 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 …
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Made 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: laufabr…
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This 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 Christma…
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Season's Eatings - Dark History of Sugar
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This 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…
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Sometimes 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. Websit…
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This 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…
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This 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 T…
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We’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 ha…
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While 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. …
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Over 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.a…
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Merry 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 Newfoundl…
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In 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 Christma…
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This 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…
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It’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:…
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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 an…
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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 an…
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