I took my newly harvested peony seeds out of the vegetable drawer, thanks to this thread. I put them on a heated seed germination mat. Seems in my excitement, I had the heat/cold sequence backwards.
Raspberry Sundae, Brides Dream, Festiva Maxima, and a random seedling of Festiva Maxima have been my most reliable pod parents. I wish my notes were as reliable as to the pollen parents identity. Looking forward to 5 years of anticipation.