Join host, Glen Warren, as he explores the history and origins of your favourite Christmas foods.
25/06/2025
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 the year, but at Christmas there are special holiday themes and designs. We’re exploring the history and origins of wagashi.
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 ingredients, but there’s no true comparison to Latvia’s version. 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.
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 tree, the modern version has only been around for about sixty years. We’re exploring the history and origins of peppermint bark.
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. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, but traditional masa wins out. We’re exploring the history and origins of tamales.
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 enjoyed with your favourite syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. We're exploring the history and origins of French toast.
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 South American country and can be made with almost any type of protein. Its other main ingredient is a natural antiseptic and this dish is usually served with a bread shaped like braided hair. We’re looking into the history and origins of pepperpot.
Who doesn't like the warm feeling of creamy oatmeal? Try this easy slow cooker oatmeal recipe to help you during those cold winter months. Complete recipe on my Youtube page. Like and subscribe.
Make this quick apple crumble for a festive treat. 1 can apple pie filling to a small 1.5 or 2 quart slow cooker. In a separate bowl combine 1/2 cup oatmea...
25/12/2024
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 melting pot of salted beef, root vegetables and yellow split peas — is one of the most recognizable and beloved meals in the province, and it’s the one that makes people feel at home when they’re a million miles away.
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 a buffet of fish and vegetarian dishes. This dish comes is connected to the Spanish word for milk but the dish has been around for centuries. We’re exploring the history and origins of lechon.
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 covered hills, this dessert is protected by law. And we almost lost it to history because of a Pope’s tax on butter. We are travelling to Germany to explore the history and origins of stollen.
This holiday treat is usually enjoyed during Easter and other celebrations but is common for the Christmas season. When baked, it resembles a lovely head of braided hair. The most common fillings are walnuts, but you can find now with almost any type of filling and flavour. We’re exploring the history and origins of cozonac.
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