While there’s the obvious association with fool on this day, fool is also a good thing for today or any day. The fool is an English dessert which dates back to the 17th century. It typically contains all the yummy ingredients you may want in a dessert including fruit, whipping cream, and sugar. It’s kind of like a fruit-flavored custard.
While gooseberries are traditional, you can certainly whip up your fool with your choice of pureed fruit. Here’s a small samplings of recipes:
Making a traditional recipe like this one is a great way to get in touch with the past and its tastes. It never fails to surprise me how sweet tooths have dominated when it comes to the kitchen. For a delicious take on a holiday which celebrates practical jokes, nothing beats a fool for a fool.
While gooseberries are traditional, you can certainly whip up your fool with your choice of pureed fruit. Here’s a small samplings of recipes:
Making a traditional recipe like this one is a great way to get in touch with the past and its tastes. It never fails to surprise me how sweet tooths have dominated when it comes to the kitchen. For a delicious take on a holiday which celebrates practical jokes, nothing beats a fool for a fool.