Hello. I’m Margaret Jo McCullen.

And I’m Teri Rialto.

And you’re listening to..

Together: The Delicious Dish, on National Public Radio.

Now, Teri, it’s Christmas season again, our favorite time of the year.

Actually, Margaret Jo, holiday time is when the most culinary wishes can come true. Now, what’s on your list this holiday season, Margaret Jo?

Well, Teri, I got real freaky this year. I’m asking Kris Kringle for a wooden bowl, some oversized index cards, and a funnel.

Ooooh, a funnel! That’ll be great for funneling!

I know. I feel like a glutton! What’s onyour list, Teri?

Well, I’m only asking Santa for one thing – a big box of glue traps to help me with my excessive rat problem? Are you, Margaret Jo, gonna leave any treats out for Santa this year?

Oh, absolutely, I always do! I like to leave Santa some tap water and rice.

If Santa’s anything like me, Christmas foods really reek havoc on the ol’ digestive system. What are you going to leave, Teri?

Uh, I can’t ever leave food out in my apartment, because I have an excessive rat problem.

Makes sense. Neat.

Good times.

Well, Christmas is a time for traditional foods and bite-size treats, and we have a very special guest today.

That’s right, Teri. He’s the owner of his own holiday bakery, with a very, very cleaver name – Season’s Eatings.

[ laughs ] That’s relaly funny!

I know, it rhymes with Season’s Greetings!

Please welcome the owner of Season’s Eatings – Pete Schweddy.