But lest you think every recipe is a made-from-scratch complicated affair, I've also been fondly reminded of some simple country dishes. Case and point: The fool. A simple dessert of sweetened and stewed (rhubarb, gooseberries), or pureed (summer berries) seasonal fruit, swirled into whipped cream. The raspberry fool in the picture here is served with shortbread cookies. Perfection!
Instructions paraphrased from Forgotten Skills of Cooking, photography Peter Cassidy
yum, yum, yum! this is just my type of dessert. the new(ish) donna hay has some berry desserts like this that i was drooling over the other day.
ReplyDeleteon another note, i'd love to go mushroom hunting someday!
Oh my, my mouth is sufficiently watering...
ReplyDeleteYUM! Mum used to make rhubarb fool with custard. It was our favourite dessert. Maaaaan, it was divine. Served in parfait glasses with special spoons, which I assumed meant we were rich. (A child's notion of being wealthy is so much simpler!)
ReplyDeleteSomehow I've never heard of this book - sounds like a great read! I've never tried or made a fool; I'll definitely make one sometime in the near future.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm...
ReplyDeleteSimplest is best, sometimes. My very favorite dessert is full fat high quality Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of walnuts. There's nothing better.
You should try making a clafouti. They're super easy, totally delicious and you can use practically any fruit for them, although berries are the best. The River Cottage Cookbook has a recipe if you need one (great cookbook by the way).
ReplyDeleteWhoa. Enticing.
ReplyDeleteI need to pick that book up! This looks delicious...
ReplyDeleteI need to pick that book up! This looks delicious...
ReplyDeleteoh yummy. i have to look into this book.
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