Belgian Waffles, Santa History and Baking Problems Solved!

This week, we visit Belgium for holiday baking and festivities with Regula Ysewijn.

An episode of the Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio podcast, hosted by Milk Street Radio, titled "Belgian Waffles, Santa History and Baking Problems Solved!" was published on December 19, 2025 and runs 51 minutes.

December 19, 2025 ·51m · Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Summary

This week, we visit Belgium for holiday baking and festivities with Regula Ysewijn. Plus, we learn about a Welsh tradition that happens on the darkest days of winter, our friends from “A Way with Words” teach us old holiday drinking songs, we make Czech-style kolaches (a sweet cheese- and jam-filled pastry), and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls. Get this week’s recipe for Kolaches here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Episode Description

This week, we visit Belgium for holiday baking and festivities with Regula Ysewijn. Plus, we learn about a Welsh tradition that happens on the darkest days of winter, our friends from “A Way with Words” teach us old holiday drinking songs, we make Czech-style kolaches (a sweet cheese- and jam-filled pastry), and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls.

Get this week’s recipe for Kolaches here.

Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify