Season's Eatings Podcast
1) Season's Eatings - Zimtsterne
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 a...Show More
2) Season's Eatings - Black Bun
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 wa...Show More
3) Season's Eatings - Newfoundland Desserts
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...Show More
4) Season's Eatings - Kaiserschmarrn
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 contain...Show More
5) Season's Eatings - Aebleskiver
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 fillin...Show More
6) Season's Eatings - Klappertaart
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...Show More
7) Season's Eatings - Doro Wot
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...Show More
8) Season's Eatings - Wagashi
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 o...Show More
9) Season's Eatings - Piragi
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 ing...Show More
10) Season's Eatings - Peppermint Bark
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 ...Show More