016 - A Journey In The Dark Fool Of A Took podcast

1:28:54

As season one concludes, Frodo does an exposition dump, Chris nearly dies, and Sam forces Frodo to relive this childhood trauma. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 10, "The Breaking of the Fellowship", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": The Eye of Sugar I've been waiting a whole book to make these, so the final episode of season 1 felt like the right time! Use any cupcake recipe you like- I did a white cake from scratch but a box mix would be fine. Once cupcakes have cooled, mix up some red jam with a bit of red food coloring. I used a long piping tip to fill the cupcakes; you could also just cut out a little hole in the center. For frosting, again you could use homemade American buttercream or white frosting from a can. Mix up some dark yellow, orange, reddish orange, and black. Use an offset small metal spatula to apply a smooth layer of yellow to the cupcakes. Use a toothpick to draw where the black pupil will go. Then use a piping tip to make orange lines coming away from the pupil. I squeezed the leftover orange frosting out and added red to get the reddish orange color. Once you have those on, pull a toothpick through the fire colors to create a jagged, flame effect. Finally, pipe the black in a cat-eye pupil shape. If you want to smooth it as I did, run your spatula under hot water and gently smooth the black icing with it. Then have your husband attempt to create a tower for it out of graham crackers and your leftover frosting. Act surprised when it falls over due to no structural integrity and makes a giant mess. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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021 - The Great River 1:02:28

27天之前1:02:28

1:02:28

Sam has a "crappy" time on the boat, Pat can't tell what color his shirt is, and Boromir gaslights the fellowship. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 9, "The Great River", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Mini Swiss Rolls with Eyes (What Sam Saw) The Cake: 6 large eggs, separated, room temp 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla, 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt Preheat oven to 375F. Spray an 18x13 rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, line the bottom with sprayed parchment paper. Whisk egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup of the sugar slowly, and increase the speed and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Mix egg yolks with the other wet ingredients and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. In another bowl, sift/whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Whisk dry mixture into the egg yolk mixture until smooth. Add about 1/3 of egg whites into the batter and mix in well. Then add another 1/3 and FOLD. Add the last 1/3 and FOLD into the batter. Spread out the batter in the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake from the baking sheet and sift a layer of cocoa powder on top of the cake in the sheet. Lay a kitchen towel over and invert to free the cake. Remove the baking sheet / parchment paper, and sift a layer of cocoa powder onto the other side of the cake. Using the towel, roll the cake into a log starting at the long end. Place the log seam-side down on a cooling rack and fully cool. The Filling : 1 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla. Whip the ingredients together until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to assemble. Outer Coating: 8 oz semisweet chocolate (chips or chopped) Candy eyeballs I deviated from the recipe here because I didn't have any coconut oil, which would have helped the chocolate glaze harden. I simply melted some chocolate. Unroll the cake and spread your filling on top. Slice the cake into 6 strips parallel to the short edge. Then slice it in half vertically for 12 strips. Roll into logs. Chill for 15 minutes. Place the logs onto a cooling rack and pour/spoon the melted chocolate/glaze over them until fully covered. After chocolate coating has had a few minutes to set, place the candy eyeballs on top. Chill for 15 minutes. Use a fork or toothpick to scratch some bark-like lines into each log. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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020 - Farewell to Lorien 1:08:32

5 weeks之前1:08:32

1:08:32

Figuring out our Lembas bread equivalents, Gimli has his first crush, and Pat gives out presents for his birthday. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 8, "Farewell to Lorien", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Elven Lembas Bread Yes!! I finally get to make Lembas bread! Probably one of the most recognizable foods from LOTR. I reviewed probably 15 different recipes before I found one that felt right: https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/lembas-bread-from-lord-of-the-rings/#wpzoom-premium-recipe-card. Spoiler: they're cookies. Also, I made a 2nd batch with half almond flour which was EVEN BETTER! 2.5 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temp 1/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract Preheat oven to 425F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sift or whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl or stand mixer bowl. Add the butter and sugar, and beat into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Be prepared for a huge mess if you don't start slow and/or cover the bowl. Add the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Roll out the dough about 1/2" thick. I put down some parchment paper and floured that to avoid making a huge sticky mess on my table. Then I added more flour, another sheet of parchment, and rolled over the parchment. Mess averted (mostly)! Cut out 3-inch squares of dough, transfer to cookie sheet, and press two diagonal lines across the top of each to make an "X". Bake for 12 minutes. Breads should be set and golden in color. Cool before serving. Wrap in banana leaves? Or green paper? Notes: These tasted fabulous and held their shape but were very dry, likely by design. I wanted to make another batch subbing some almond flour for some of the wheat flour to make them a little more flavorful. I used half of each flour, but I didn't reduce the liquid (cream) to account for less wheat flour to absorb it. My almond flour dough was too wet and the breads spread out when I baked them... but the taste was amazing. I suggest reducing the cream by half, but I haven't tested this yet. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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019 - The Mirror of Galadriel 1:03:59

6 weeks之前1:03:59

1:03:59

Deciding our new addresses in Lorien, uncovering each others banes, and role-playing J.R.R. Tolkien's editor trying to reduce the amount of proper nouns per chapter. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 7, "The Mirror of Galadriel", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Galadriel's Mirror Glaze I've been watching too much Great British Bake-Off, so for this episode I learned how to make mirror glaze! Normally you would pour this over a cake or fancy mousse dessert for a smooth, shiny finish... but we work with what we have, and I had pound cake slices. 1 packet (or 2.5 tsp) powdered unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup water, for blooming gelatin 1.5 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water, room temp 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 cups white chocolate chips Mix the gelatin with the 1/4 cup of water and set aside to bloom. In a microwaveable bowl, combine granulated sugar, 3/4 cup water, and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave for 90 seconds and stir. If the sugar is not fully dissolved, give it 10 second increments until it dissolves. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mixture and whisk until combined. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl (or over a double boiler). I typically start with 30 seconds and stir, repeat, and then do 15 or 10 second increments, stirring after each, until there are a few lumps remaining. A good stir will spread the heat and melt the final lumps. Pour the melted white chocolate into the gelatin mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour through a sieve to remove any chunks. Use as is for a milky white glaze, or separate into bowls and add food coloring to get your desired effect. I used black, blue, and purple to get a galaxy effect. I also added some edible shimmer to the black for some glitter. Stir the glaze frequently, and it will thicken as it cools. If it's too warm, it will run off the cake. If it's too cool, it will be thick and not smooth when you pour. In my case, around 80-85F was the ideal temperature to pour it over the pound cake slices. If you are using cake like I did, you must frost it first. Otherwise the glaze will simply soak into the cake. Place your dessert on a cooling rack over a baking pan lined with anything to catch the drips. Pour over your dessert, alternating colors for a cool design. I used a spoon for the pound cake and made sure to cover all the edges. Let the glaze dry for at least 10 minutes. It may not fully set - mine didn't. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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018 - Lothlorien 1:09:21

7 weeks之前1:09:21

1:09:21

The fellowship traverse the magical lands of Lothlorien, an accident from Chris' past resembles Sam's tree predicament, and how "The Brave Little Toaster" might play a significant role in Tolkien's multiverse. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 6, "Lothlorien", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Lothlorien Fizz Intended to evoke vibes of a never-ending summer, even in the depths of winter. 2 parts Limoncello 1 part gin 1 part strawberry gin (I used Gordon's) 1 part fresh squeezed lemon juice top with club soda until it's as mellow as you like It's like a fizzy, boozy lemonade. The tiny hint of strawberry really sets this apart. If you can't find Gordon's Strawberry gin, try a sweet fruit liqueur. If you want to be extra magical, add some edible cocktail glitter! ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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017 - The Bridge of Khazad-dum 1:09:20

8 weeks之前1:09:20

1:09:20

Pat makes Robbie Jean cry, Chris plays with a sword, and Laura purposely tries to ruin everyone's night. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 5, "The Bridge of Khazad-dum", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": The Fires of Moria Salsa It's getting hot in here... sorry. This week's recipe came from https://www.aspicyperspective.com/best-homemade-salsa-recipe/#recipe and was a really flavorful salsa with an adjustable heat level. I highly recommend using a food processor, which made this incredibly fast to prepare! 4 ripe tomatoes (I actually used frozen tomatoes from last summer's garden... probably better with fresh) 1/2 red onion 3 garlic cloves hot peppers! your choice- I used jalapeno and habanero 1/3 cup fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp sugar (no idea if this did anything, I just added a bit cause it was in the recipe but 2 tsp seemed like a lot...) 1.5 tsp salt 15 oz can crushed tomatoes 4.5 oz can diced green chilies Roughly chop tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, and add to food processor. Add cilantro, lime juice, cumin, sugar, and salt. Pulse on "chop" mode until everything is chunky. If you prefer smooth salsa, use the puree mode. Pour into a bowl and add diced green chilies and crushed tomatoes until it's the consistency you like. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Note: This made A LOT of salsa. I started with the full recipe and 1 jalapeno to make mild salsa. Once I removed a Pyrex full of mild, I then ladled some back into the food processor with another jalapeno and 1/4 of a habanero. Once chopped, I mixed this back into what remained for the medium and took out a Pyrex full. Finally, I ladled another scoop into the food processor and added 1 habanero and what was left of the last habanero. I wanted this to be FIRE so I did not dilute it too much with the medium salsa that was left in the bowl. It was definitely a slow build kind of heat. Also: I have a habit of rubbing my eyes a lot, so I wore gloves to handle the peppers and HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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016 - A Journey in the Dark 1:12:45

9 weeks之前1:12:45

1:12:45

The fellowship make their way into the Mines of Moria, Chris learns the etymology of the word "midnight", and Gandalf finally goes full Boomer. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 4, "A Journey in the Dark", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": A Journey into Dark Chocolate and Wine There was little food to be had in this chapter, and certainly nothing exciting. So- another play on the chapter title! Wine and chocolate pairings are great; in this episode I did a dry, full-bodied red (Bordeaux style) with dark chocolate- both 72% and 86% cocoa. Try with some other dry reds like Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, etc., and see how each melds with the chocolate flavors and brings out other subtle flavors. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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015 - The Ring Goes South / Irish New Year Special 1:17:46

10 weeks之前1:17:46

1:17:46

The gang travels to Ireland for New Years, the Hobbits aren't the only ones to freeze to death, and Chris buys a bootleg Tin Whistle. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 3, "The Ring Goes South", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Montenotte Hotel in County Cork for letting us record a podcast in your fine establishment. Today's "Food For Thought": The One Ring Toss There is no recipe for this episode. Grab a bottle with a narrow neck (bonus points if it's Mead) and some ring-shaped pretzels. Make an ENORMOUS mess while attempting to toss the pretzels around the bottle. HAPPY NEW YEAR! ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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014 - The Council of Elrond / Holiday Special 1:23:50

11 weeks之前1:23:50

1:23:50

Chris' counterfeit Amazon book is starting to really affect Tolkien's story, Gollum eats all the spies and the gang consumes the fellowships bodies. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 2, "The Council of Elrond", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": The (Gingerbread) Council of Elrond This recipe is from https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-gingerbread-cookies/#tasty-recipes-71005 and it was wonderful as is! 3.5 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cloves 10 tbsp softened, unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup dark molasses 1 large egg at room temp 1 tsp vanilla extract Whisk together dry ingredients. Using a mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add brown sugar and molasses and beat until well-combined. Add egg and vanilla and continue to beat for 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients (slowly or you'll have a mess) and beat on low speed until just combined. Divide dough in half and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Preheat oven to 350F. Flour your work surface and roll out dough into 1/4 inch sheet. Cut into shapes and re-roll dough as needed. Place cutouts 1" apart on a cookie sheet with parchment paper and bake 8 minutes for smaller cutouts and 11 minutes for larger cutouts (4" or more). They should look dry and puffed, but not browned on the edges. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet and then transfer to cooling rack. If you want to decorate your cookies with an icing that will harden, you'll need to make royal icing. I use the Wilton recipe using meringue powder and powdered sugar (https://wilton.com/royal-icing-with-meringue-powder/wlrecip-50/), and I cut it in half though I still had A TON of icing leftover from 13 cookies. It takes some practice to find the right consistency (amount of water) for cookie piping. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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013 - Many Meetings 1:00:25

12 weeks之前1:00:25

1:00:25

Gandalf is back, Chris confuses Snow White for Lord of the Rings and Pat's coffee mentality is problematic. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 1, "Many Meetings", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Elven Tea Blooms Blooming tea or flowering tea feels super fancy and like something high elves would serve at a feast. If you've never heard of it, it's a small dried ball of usually herbal tea ingredients that expand into a lovely flower shape when steeped in hot water. My only complaint is that they float, so you don't get the full effect! You can purchase a glass teapot and dried tea balls online. They make great holiday gifts 🙂 ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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012 - Flight to the Ford 59:16

13 weeks之前59:16

59:16

The Hobbit's get drunk, Chris gets a lisp, and a deep dive on the history of trolls. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 12, "Flight to the Ford", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Eggless Bread Pudding This episode's recipe uses the stale bread and dried fruit mentioned in the chapter. It is based off https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-pudding/eggless-bread-pudding.html. I used an eggless recipe because Chris is allergic to eggs- bread pudding usually has eggs in it. If you want a more traditional bread pudding recipe, try one of my favorite baking sites, www.kingarthurbaking.com. 1 loaf Italian bread, stale. You can cut it up and let it sit out overnight to dry out a little, or you can bake slices on a baking tray in the oven for a few minutes until they're not as moist. butter 3 cups whole milk 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup sugar 3.5 tblsp cornstarch 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans 1/4 cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 350F and grease a casserole dish. Butter your bread slices and cut into squares. Make a layer of butter side up bread cubes in the casserole dish. Sprinkle half your dried fruit and nuts over this layer and repeat. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and spices with a whisk. Turn heat to medium and cook while whisking continuously. You should have no lumps. After 5-10 minutes, your milk mixture should thicken noticeably. Continue to cook for 1 min after it thickens, still whisking. Add vanilla and about 1/2 tsp butter and whisk until melted. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread and add a few small pats of butter on top. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let it cool and enjoy! I love it with some caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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011 - A Knife in the Dark 1:02:21

14 weeks之前1:02:21

1:02:21

Rj takes back her empathy for Butterbur, Pat's memory of Sam's song is ruined by Les Miserables, and Chris makes a terrible bet. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 11, "A Knife in the Dark", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": A Knife in the Dark Chocolate Mousse Adapted from https://www.cookwithmanali.com/easy-chocolate-mousse/ 8 oz chocolate chips (I used a combo of dark chocolate and semi-sweet. Use good quality chocolate here.) 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder (optional) pinch of salt 1/2 tblsp butter 2.5 cups heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Add chocolate chips, espresso powder, salt, and butter to a bowl. Bring 1 cup of heavy cream to a simmer- it should be steaming and jsut starting to foam around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for about 5 minutes. Whisk the chocolate mixture together until smooth. Add vanilla and whisk in. Let cool to about room temp. Whip 1.5 cups of heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. When you remove the whisk, the cream should hold a peak but it can flop over. Don't overwhip- stiff peaks don't work as well. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Each time, fold gently until there are no more white streaks before adding more whipped cream. Pour into serving cups/bowls and refrigerate for a few hours until set. Ram a knife into that sucker for dramatic effect. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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010 - Strider 1:03:49

15 weeks之前1:03:49

1:03:49

Butterbur realizes how badly he screwed up, Harry is the worst gatekeeper of all time, and Robbie Jean has a glue trap of a mind. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 10 - "Strider", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Stout Beer for Stout People BUY STOUT BEER DRINK STOUT BEER NOTICE THAT IT WAS 11% AND GET A HANGOVER ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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009 - At the Sign of The Prancing Pony 1:01:13

16 weeks之前1:01:13

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Frodo chooses the worst time to do a singing jig, Strider definitely doesn't work for the Middle Earth Parks Service, and finding the truth about Tolkien's love affair with tramps. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 9 - "At the Sign of The Prancing Pony", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": The Prancing Pony's Blackberry Tart This recipe is based on https://simplyscrumptiouseats.com/easy-blackberry-tart/ I picked this recipe because it looked easiest, but had to make some adjustments. Crust: 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp almond extract Filling: 4 cups blackberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 tbsp lemon juice Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and almost extract and stir until a dough forms. Press the dough with your fingers into a 9-inch tart pan and spread it across the bottom and up the sides. Bake it for 15 minutes. Stir together blackberries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice. When the crust is done, lower the oven temp to 350F and add the filling. Bake for 30 minutes. If you are using giant grocery store blackberries like I did, you will need to mush them up a bit with a fork to get them to release the juices. Once the filling is bubbly, remove the tart and cool. Notes: I used a tart pan that was bigger than 9" (that's what he said) and the filling barely covered the bottom. It also would have helped to use smaller blackberries. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi! Welcome to Fool of a Took Podcast, a show about friends reading the Lord of the Rings together. Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Pat and Rj help their spouses Chris and Laura read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a weekly podcast that discusses each chapter along the way. With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, you can be sure we’ll all be “cracked” by the end. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Watch the podcast on Youtube ! Instagram TikTok Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris Robbie Jean Pat Laura…

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