This delicious pastry is thought to have been created because the Vikings needed a sweet treat after battle. We’re exploring the history and origins of the fluffy Danish treat: aebleskiver. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

Part of the 20 cookies until Christmas: Orange Snowdrops. These melt in your mouth cookies get their orange flavour from orange juice concentrate. youtu.be/Nj97tZsmDZM

Baked, but served chilled, this custard is made with everyday items found in the Indonesian kitchen. We’re exploring the history and origin of klappertart. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

What have I done?! It's the twenty weeks of drop cookies. One cookie recipe a week until Christmas. youtube.com/shorts/H2tYc... Please subscribe to my channel.

Another Christmas cozy to beat the summer heat. Book five of Mrs. Claus mystery by Liz Ireland with another coming in Sept 2025. Protagonist April Claus is a wonderful, underrated character from the Christmas cannon. Get all her books at your local bookstore and follow at lizireland.wordpress.com

Looking for some musical Christmas Spirit? There are three easy ways to listen to the Sounds of Christmas! www.soundsofchristmas.com/news/listen-...

Santa's Sleigh spreads the Christmas cheer to those who need it most. I'm honoured to be part of this organization. All proceeds go directly to those in need. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. santassleigh.org

Santa's Sleigh spreads the Christmas cheer to those who need it most. I'm honoured to be part of this organization. All proceeds go directly to those in need. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. santassleigh.org

The annual card exchange is now open for premiere members. Get Christmas cards from all over the world. Join mymerrychristmas.com to become a member of the best online Christmas forum!

When the weather is warm, it's great to do some summer reading. Christmas cozies are my go to. @vickidelany.bsky.social has seven great Christmas cozy mysteries to keep you going. Merry Wilkinson, Rudulph, New York's amateur sleuth, is the best character. Get all her books at vickidelany.com

On a recent trip to Ireland, I picked up this gem by @braciatrix.bsky.social. Available at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway. If you haven't found it at your local, just ask them to bring it in. #food #history #beer

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. We’re exploring the history and origins of doro wat. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

Glen explores wagashi on @seasonseatpod.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/seasons-eati...

Happy Half-Christmas! New episode talking the International Santa Claus Collection with Jeff Loftin from @lostchristmaspod.bsky.social! These figurines are all about gift bringers from around the world! #TotallyRadChristmas #RadChristmas #SantaClaus #HalfChristmas #LeonDay #80s #80sChristmas

If you were hoping to hear Tim struggle to pronounce “”Poinsettia,” “Cuetlaxochitl,” and “Flor de Nochebuena,” have we got the podcast episode for you! Plus, you’ll actually learn about the surprisingly involved history of the ubiquitous, red Xmas plant cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2025/06/25/c...

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. We’re exploring the history and origins of wagashi. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

June 5 is National Gingerbread Day. Gingerbread is a broad category of baked goods, flavoured with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon and sweetened with honey, sugar, or molasses. Listen to a previous episode to learn all about the history of this delicious treat: sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

Glen has the history of Piragi on @seasonseatpod.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/seasons-eati...

This savoury treat has its origins in pagan Europe. Filled with smoked meat, onions and a little seasoning, this simple dish a certainty on Christmas Eve tables. We’re exploring the history and origins of piragi. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso... #Latvia #Christmas #holiday #food

Very exciting news...An award nomination from the British Library for the food history work at the Museum of Royal Worcester! More info here: www.bl.uk/food-season-...

Looking for some musical Christmas Spirit? There are three easy ways to listen to the Sounds of Christmas! www.soundsofchristmas.com/news/listen-...

This holiday treat started as medallions of bitter chocolate topped with fruit or nuts. While the name may remind you of the surface of a tree, the modern version has only been around for about sixty years. We’re exploring the history and origins of peppermint bark. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

The Hallmark Dream Book has arrived. They are leaning heavy on the retro nostalgia this year. Here are some of my favourites. #keepsake #dreambook2025

April 7 is National Beer Day. Every holiday season brings a myriad of Christmas flavours. This was one of my faves from last season.

Glen explores the history of tamales on @seasonseatpod.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/seasons-eati...

This dish has been around for over 10,000 years. Any good household would have hundreds on hand for larger families. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, but traditional masa wins out. We’re exploring the history and origins of tamales. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

Glen explores the history of French Toast on @seasonseatpod.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/seasons-eati...

This holiday treat was a way to use up stale bread and have something to eat during fasting. It can be enjoyed with your favourite syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. We're exploring the history and origins of French toast. sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

Here's a look at some of the new music we added to the Sounds of Christmas for the 2024 season! www.soundsofchristmas.com/new-for-2024...

Jay and Jeff dive into some southern ghost stories on @horror4holidays.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/16680746-sto...

Feb. 8 is Molasses Bar day. Molasses is a byproduct of the sugar-making process, and it comes from crushed sugar cane or sugar beets. After the juice is boiled, it's the dark, thick syrup left over. Try these chewy oatmeal bars for a treat: www.food.com/recipe/molas...

Feb. 7 is the birthday of Charles Dickens. Listen to this throwback episode to learn how some of the food in "A Christmas Carol" may have come from America: sites.libsyn.com/271751/food-... #dickens #christmas #history

Glen dives into the history of pepperpot on @seasonseatpod.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/seasons-eati...

After a brief hiatus (thanks for bearing with) the 8th season of The British Food History Podcast continues with Making Medieval Ale at Home with Alison Kay. Available on all podcast platforms. open.spotify.com/episode/5cb1...

And a lovely review of Filthy Queens is in the Irish Times today! Thank you so much to Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire for the kind words! I'm incredibly grateful 🙏

This dish can be made days ahead and can be kept at room temperature indefinitely. It’s the national dish of this South American country. Its other main ingredient is a natural antiseptic. We’re looking into the history and origins of pepperpot. #foodhistory sites.libsyn.com/271751/seaso...

*NEW BOOK* I'm delighted to announce after seven years of research and writing FILTHY QUEENS: A HISTORY OF BEER IN IRELAND is here! Published with Nine Bean Rows, it is available for preorder now. Link in bio. About the book: In Filthy Queens, we look at the history of beer alongside some of... 🧵

The next episode features this pepper. It's a dish popular for Christmas eve and can keep for up to a week. New episode drops on the 25th. Any guesses? #foodhistory #Christmaspodcasts

When do you listen to Christmas podcasts? 1. Between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1? 2. Between Thanksgiving and New Years? 3. When the stores put out their Christmas decor in Sept? 4. All year long?

Charlie features @seasonseatpod.bsky.social on @closertochristmas.bsky.social christmaspodcasts.com/342-days-sea...

On Sunday, made proper roasted potatoes a la @neilbuttery.bsky.social recipe. I used bacon and vegetable fat. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Although I cut them too small, about 1 inch pieces. Next time they will be 2 inch or so. britishfoodhistory.com/2024/12/16/m...

Jan. 20 is National Buttercrunch Candy day. Similar to English toffee, this adds to a layer of buttery toffee, topped with chocolate and nuts or, in this case, candy canes. Use your leftover Christmas candy to make this sweet treat. shorturl.at/WokaF

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There's a new short on Youtube: Christmas oatmeal. Quick and easy to throw together and perfect for those chilly days or have as a warm treat. #food #Christmas #breakfast #oatmeal youtube.com/shorts/NayjV...

Jan. 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum day. Hot Buttered Rum dates back to America's Colonial days when rum was New England's most lucrative industry. A cousin to the hot toddy, originally it was just butter mixed into warm rum. Try this recipe with a bit more history: shorturl.at/vJ0G9

A new easy dessert for any occasion: Super Easy Layer Cake dessert in your slow cooker. youtube.com/shorts/wtyhL... #food #dessert #slowcooker

Jan. 15 is National Strawberry Ice Cream day. DYK, some strawberry ice creams use beetroot powder to enhance the color? Why not try it in a baked Alaska? The unique nickname 'Baked Alaska' was given to the dessert in 1867 at a Creole restaurant in New Orleans called Antoine's. shorturl.at/qYhl9

Jan. 13 is National Peach Melba day. A dessert of peaches and raspberry sauce with vanilla ice cream, it was invented in 1892 by the French chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London, to honour the Australian soprano Nellie Melba. Try this Christmas combo: shorturl.at/HSAOf