Fool of a Took Podcast
Fool of a Took is a weekly Lord of the Rings read-through podcast. Bookworms Pat (the Tolkien fanatic and annual re-reader) and Robbie Jean (read it 20 years ago) lead their spouses Chris and Laura (the “fools” who have never read the books) on this journey for the first time as they read a chapter each week and discuss it together.
If you haven't read the book before and are a bit nervous to start, this is the podcast for you! At its core, FOAT is a podcast designed to remove the intimidation many people have with committing to reading The Lord of the Rings. FOAT is about allowing those who have never read the books, as well as seasoned readers and avid fans of LOTR, to enjoy this journey together.
With foods and snacks inspired by the books, mead and wine to be drunk, and hot mics recording everything along the way, the questions still linger in the shadows: Will Pat and Robbie Jean help Chris and Laura finally reach Mordor? Will Chris remember anything from the previous chapter? Is there a LOTR fanatic still to be made? Find out only on Fool of a Took.
Fool of a Took Podcast
004 - "A Shortcut to Mushrooms" - Fool of a Took Podcast
Chris pulls a rain man, the hobbits get roofied, and J. R. R. Tolkien's real name is revealed - it's not what you think it is. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 4 - "A Shortcut to Mushrooms", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Mrs. Maggot's Hearty Mushroom & Bacon Quiche
Frozen or homemade pie crust (deep dish)
1/2 lb bacon (extra thick cut recommended), chopped
1 tsp veg oil
1 quart baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, diced
4-6 large eggs, beaten (depending on how deep your pie dish is)
3/4-1 cup milk (same as above)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice- gruyere or smoked gouda would have been great)
1 bunch green onions, chopped (keep greens separate for garnish)
salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare pie crust in the pie dish as needed.
Add oil to large pan and add bacon. Cook for about 1 minute.
Add onion and mushrooms to pan. Cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings (I used some Italian seasoning and garlic powder).
In a bowl or in the pie dish, combine the bacon mixture with cheese and green onions. Once in the pie dish, pour the egg mixture over your fillings until the pie dish is full.
Bake until temperature reaches 160F, about 35 minutes but may vary depending on the size of your pie dish.
Sprinkle some extra cheese and the green onion greens on top, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.
Notes: This recipe was based on https://addapinch.com/bacon-and-mushroom-quiche-recipe/ but I bumped up the filling to make it more hearty, like a dinner for some hobbits who need comfort food before embarking on a terrifying journey. Bon appetit!
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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.
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