{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F24afa23c-4068-4912-bc57-5b1ba3184815","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Lent episode 3:  Pagan Lent & Easter\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/24afa23c-4068-4912-bc57-5b1ba3184815\"></iframe>","title":"Lent episode 3:  Pagan Lent & Easter","description":"Originally released 8 Mar 2020.\n\n*Best listened to on the second Sunday of Lent*\n\nIn this episode we look at Pagan aspects of Lent and Easter that have endured to the modern day and investigate how the Christian Church had to let folk keep some of their Pagan ways whilst simultaneously have them keep them at arm\u2019s length. We look at the history behind two Pagan icons: eggs and hot cross buns. Neil gives his recipe for hot cross buns and visits Dormouse Chocolates, Manchester\u2019s only bean to bar chocolatier to discuss eggs and the art of artisan chocolate making.\nFor episode notes, photos and recipes please visit https://britishfoodhistory.com/lent-podcast/\n\n\nWritten and presented by Dr Neil Buttery\nProduced by Beena Khetani\nMade in Manchester by Sonder Radio","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f9ae84a4-3c45-475f-9929-f74028bab34e/-locS59QKVrY137rG1Su6H-r.JPG"}