Season's Eatings podcast
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Season's Eatings podcast

Glen Warren

English United States Arts Food History
Active · Publishes monthly

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Episodes
100
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.9 / 5
66 Apple ratings
Cadence
Monthly
~every 30 days
Avg Length
23m
Per episode
Latest
May 25, 2026
Active

About the Show

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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Established Catalog

100 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
May 25, 2020
Consistency
99%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm

Recent Episodes

S7E1 Season's Eatings - Budin De Liege

May 25, 2026 21m

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…

S6E10 Season's Eatings - Hoppin John

Apr 25, 2026 23m

While many associate it with New Year's Day across the American South, its roots in Virginia and the broader Tidewater region reveal something deeper: a culinary tradition shaped by movement,…

S6E9 Season's Eatings - Budin

Mar 25, 2026 21m

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,…

S6E8 Season's Eatings - Zimtsterne

Feb 25, 2026 22m

Some cookies cooperate. Zimtsterne do not. And yet, every December, across German-speaking Europe — and far beyond it — these white-topped cinnamon stars return to bakery windows and home kitchens as…

S6E7 Season's Eatings - Black Bun

Jan 25, 2026 22m

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…

S6 Season's Eatings - Newfoundland Desserts

Dec 24, 2025 27m

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:…

S6E6 Season's Eatings - Kaiserschmarrn

Nov 25, 2025 22m

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…

S6E5 Season's Eatings - Aebleskiver

Sep 25, 2025 21m

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…

S6E4 Season's Eatings - Klappertaart

Aug 25, 2025 22m

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…

S6E3 Season's Eatings - Doro Wot

Jul 25, 2025 23m

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…

S6E2 Season's Eatings - Wagashi

Jun 25, 2025 22m

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…

S6E1 Season's Eatings - Piragi

May 25, 2025 24m

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…

S5E12 Season's Eatings - Peppermint Bark

Apr 25, 2025 22m

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…

S5E11 Season's Eatings - Tamales

Mar 25, 2025 22m

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.…

S5E10 Season's Eatings - French Toast

Feb 25, 2025 23m

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…

S5E9 Season's Eatings - Pepperpot

Jan 25, 2025 24m

The holidays are filled with family get-togethers. In case of unexpected guests, this dish can be made days ahead and can be kept at room temperature indefinitely. It's the national dish of this…

S5 Season's Eatings - Jiggs Dinner Christmas

Dec 25, 2024 28m

In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can tell Jiggs Dinner is being cooked before you walk inside. Steamed up windows are a sure sign there's a big pot of supper on the boil. Jiggs Dinner — a veritable…

S5E8 Season's Eatings - Lechon

Dec 21, 2024 21m

Christmas dinner around the world is a sumptuous amalgamation of spices, herbs cooked with a variety of meats and fishes. Most of us are used to cooking a turkey for the holidays. Some may even have…

S5 Season's Eatings - Second Helping Stollen

Dec 10, 2024 23m

Jewelled breads, studded with candied fruits and nuts, are hallmarks of the Christmas holiday. Fruitcake, panettone, and julekake are favourites, but for many, this dessert is king. Resembling snow…

S5E7 Season's Eatings - Cozonac

Nov 25, 2024 22m

This holiday treat is usually enjoyed during Easter and other celebrations, but it is common for the Christmas season. When baked, it resembles a lovely head of braided hair. The most common fillings…

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