Fool of a Took Podcast
One does not simply walk into serious discussion… Welcome to the Fool of a Took Podcast — the show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense! Join your resident fools (who may or may not have eaten second breakfast) as they dive headfirst into the world of Tolkien, fantasy, and all things nerdy, armed with questionable facts, unfiltered opinions, and a dangerously low Wisdom stat. It’s like sitting in a pub in Bree, if everyone in the pub had ADHD and a microphone.
Enter the Shire-adjacent mind of Chris, your host, guide, and certified Fool of a Took. Having never read the books before, each episode, Chris navigates the twisting paths of Tolkien lore, fantasy fandoms, and absurd tangents with the grace of a drunken elf on roller skates thanks to his book-worm wife RJ, Tolkien-fanatic Pat and fellow "fool of a wife" Laura.
Whether they're passionately defending Boromir’s honor, ranking Middle-earth snacks, or accidentally summoning Sauron via mispronunciation, Fool of a Took brings heart, humor, and just enough chaos to keep things… precious.
Whether you’re a hardcore Tolkienite or just here for the snacks, this is your one podcast to rule them all (or at least mildly entertain).
Fool of a Took Podcast
023 - SEASON TWO PREMIERE: We Weren't Ready for "The Departure of Boromir"
This week we discuss book 3, chapter 1, "The Departure of Boromir", from The Two Towers.
Today's "Food For Thought": Boromir's Cream Horn
Yes, that name was meant to be gross. Anyway, a cream horn is a real dessert and it felt right to honor Boromir.
Recipe adapted from https://stressbaking.com/cream-horns/#recipe
Thaw a sheet of puff pastry and slice it into 1/2 inch strips.
Grab either pastry cones or some abomination of a DIY pastry cone. Spay with non-stick spray and gently wrap a strip of pastry around it, overlapping slightly. You can add a second strip if the cone is not large enough after one.
Freeze all the pastry horns for 20-30 min so they hold their shape.
Place horns on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
Bake at 400F for 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet and remove the cones.
Whip about 1 cup of heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then add 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Whip again until stiff peaks form.
Use a piping bag to squeeze the cream into the pastries.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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Welcome to the Fool of a Took Podcast — the show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense! Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Join Chris, RJ, Pat and Laura as they dive headfirst into the world of Tolkien.
With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, Fool of a Took Podcast is like sitting in a pub in Bree, if everyone in the pub had ADHD and a microphone.
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