A Dessert Fit For The Washingtons

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This is our final cooking episode at George Washington's Mount Vernon. For this last recipe, Deb Colburn joins us and makes us "Orange Fool". A perfect dessert to end your meal. Enjoy!
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[@detroitboy65]

Much credit to Jas Townsend and his people for not removing this video or disabling comments! It takes a strong tree to resist the hurricane.

[@ZebraMetal]

I know your comment is from 5 months ago but what happened? I don't see any political message or something controversial in this video?

[@marydork493]

@@billygnosis8820 Exactly! People looking for something will find it in anything. Some people are truly stupid.

[@ZebraMetal]

@@billygnosis8820 oh god, I never would've made this connection if you didn't tell me... I can't imagine how sad the lifes of those people have to be that you think of a political agenda in a dessert video... But really thanks for clearing that up!

[@nadeemk9265]

@@billygnosis8820 thats so stupid.... Thanks for telling us.

[@AndrewAce.]

Actually, it takes a flexible one...

[@selenagamya1612]

I want a guy who looks at me the way John looks at nutmeg

[@Simia_Pugno]

ay wattup

[@iwishyouhappinnes1125]

Maybe bath in nutmeg?

[@Simia_Pugno]

@@iwishyouhappinnes1125 wow can't believe ur putting ur fetishes on my new best friend

[@47thstreetsupplyco]

Major stress reliever. Bob Ross of the 21st century!

[@kellyzavandro456]

Or the 18th century...?

[@awgrant]

The only modern politics in this series is that Townsend is an agent of Big Nutmeg

[@xavierpaquin]

The Necromancer of Nutmeg

[@wordragon]

The producers and deep staters at Mount Vernon thought it would be subtlety clever, but it was just stupid.

[@margaretbarclay-laughton2086]

@@wordragon Really jings and I thought we've been making orange fool in +Scotland as long as we have been using Seville oranges to make marmalade about five six hundred years give or take a decade or two

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice]

Would be fun to do some period politics. Learn about events leading up to the French and Indian War, Ben Franklin's newspaper in Philadelphia, acquiring New France, New Spain and Russian America and religious movements like the Great Awakening.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Lol

[@geraldn.6871]

I just found out about the host being upset about this video. I came here to support the host. He seems like a decent person who wants to share his passion of history with the world. I'm not interested in American history, but his passion fuels my interest. I watched many of these videos because of his passion on the subject. Sending my best wishes.

[@texastea5686]

agree!💞

[@mr.anonomousanynonomous455]

Amazing sentiment Gerald. I have similar thoughts and a similar passion for history as him but his vigor alone I think is apt to captivate anybody!

[@justdrop]

This video is 3 years old. He's not coming back to read comments made on it.

[@JulioGonzalez-db3mc]

Why was he upset about it?

[@cheineking]

@@JulioGonzalez-db3mc I'm assuming the upsetting comments were deleted.

[@CarloRufinoSabusap]

"Hi, I'm John Townsend and this is the final episode..." that long pause scared me for a moment

[@Amia1013]

Carlo-Rufino Sabusap I panicked!

[@kittythecat1839]

same. can't live without this awesome show!

[@Hedgeworth]

Legit heart attack right then. Don't DO that Jon lol

[@rosemcguinn5301]

Mini freak-out!

[@herpderp1322]

Carlo-Rufino Sabusap I definitely had the same reaction... My heart dropped until he finished.

[@ZipZipInkspot]

Made the orange fool yesterday...and it made a fool out of me. Life lesson: never stop stirring while the custard is cooking or it will go from velvety to curdled and you'll have orange scrambled eggs. Stay at your post and stir, stir, stir! All was not lost, however: I took the scrambled mess, added more nutmeg (!), beat it to break up the pieces into what resembled wet cornmeal, made up a pie crust, poured it in, and baked it. The result was tasty and all the eggs, oranges and cream were not wasted.

[@beth12svist]

Good to know! In case I mess it up myself. :-)

[@kateli1880]

Natalie Ferguson lol 😂 so you made an orange quiche

[@ZipZipInkspot]

@@kateli1880 you know, you're right. Rather an unusual item...

[@rainierdanredondo1278]

@@ZipZipInkspot Restoration 100

[@Livhis]

Natalie, how much cream did you use? They didn't give a measurement.

[@mfritz1830]

Sitting in quarantine, avoiding my homework, learning to make custard.

[@shoco462]

Same here

[@sablon3123]

Those who do not remember history are doomed to repeat it! you guys are doing yourself a favor. homework is a disservice! God bless you!

[@SCU3A_S7EVE]

beekeeper bear Sablon - Dude, chill. They’re probably factoring polynomials or some nonsense like that.

[@sablon3123]

it never hurts to learn the truth my freind.

[@sushimuncher282]

You never know when an 18th century custard might come in handy. At the very least, when everyone is dying, you could be well fed with... your custard. Life is good.

[@dnllln]

This man has gotta be one of the most wholesome guys on the internet. So calming to watch and chock full of history.

[@joeybeann]

Not really

[@sowianskizonierz2693]

@@joeybeann why

[@joeybeann]

@sowianskizonierz2693 why what?

[@sowianskizonierz2693]

@@joeybeann what are you saying "not really" to

[@thepermanentshockedface9177]

Nutmeg is to John what olive oil is to Gordon Ramsey

[@AccountInactive]

Billy Hot pan, olive oil, season, olive oil, salt, pepper, olive oil, just a dash of olive oil, a pinch of nutmeg, olive oil, done!

[@brianlash6904]

What butter is to Paula Dean

[@dubbie17]

@@AccountInactive Jon likes just a little more nutmeg with his olive oil

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Or cayene to Chef John.

[@kalebkelley2471]

What kosher salt is to Babish

[@laeeqahmed1980]

Came from your video where you are frustrated. You don't need to. You have such a unique channel for food and history lovers. Keep up the good work and don't care about political comments.

[@7trurl]

Please take your unhelpful political comments elsewhere.

[@grantjsimon]

Laeeq Ahmed . me to. keep up the great work mate

[@j5689]

I came here from that as well. Watching this and a couple of his other vids made me totally forget about the exhausting anxiety-filled night I just had at work.

[@Ibiracatu]

Me too! After watching that episode, I had to watch this. Glad I did, cause I'm gonna try it!

[@WobblesandBean]

j5689 Thankfully, I'm not seeing any idiot trumpers jump on him for an obviously non-political video. They see the title and jump on the poor guy to defend...what, exactly. I don't get it.

[@JianLakerson]

Christopher Walken = more cowbell Jon Townsend = more nutmeg

[@nikkiroeder5774]

Juan Lakerson . 😆😆😆 !

[@michaelkrull3331]

I have a fever, and the only prescription is more nutmeg

[@ianfinrir8724]

Gordon Ramsay: Where's the lamb sauce!?

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

Wait a minute... I see what's going on here. You had her make this particular dessert as a political smear against the saviour of Dutch Protestantism, William of Orange!! What are you, some sort of Papist?! Looks tasty though.

[@mutedunknown2734]

Serious or making a joke its hard to see if people make jokes these days

[@cyanide5287]

billy boy

[@spacechimp3199]

Muted unknown obviously a joke

[@junemacdonald44]

“Papist” is going to be my new favorite insult to hurl at people. Not that I mean it, but the confusion it will bring to situations will be oh so 2020.

[@TheDeepState2001]

@@mutedunknown2734 obviously a joke fml

[@martinb5162]

I'm English, and we still make fool nowadays. My mum commonly makes what we could call "fool" as a dessert in the summertime by folding whipped cream into a pureed stewed fruit (like raspberries, strawberries etc). If you add broken up pieces of meringue you get a recipe we call "Eton mess".

[@littleteethkeith]

Martin B Can you make it with lemon or grapefruit?

[@ybunnygurl]

littleteethkeith if you use citrus it can curdle the cream, unless you do verry litter mixing.

[@Dimlien]

I feel like quite a lot of the things I see on here, we still have versions of them now in the UK.

[@MoYvStarkey]

Ed Prior, Eda Glass's book, the art of cookery was printed in Briton.

[@TheEarthCreature]

It's something some of us do in New England and Eastern Canada as well.

[@timetochronicle]

Nutmeg is to James what Cayenne is to Chef John of Foodwishes

[@elvenbourne]

Iris Trismegistus who is James?

[@Ootgreet1]

Townsends: "Wonderful" Food Wishes: "En... joy!"

[@carolc6082]

Iris Trismegistus 2 of my favorite channels😍

[@AntipodalBrink]

Put a little nutmeg round the outside, round the outside, round the outside.

[@fluffykittynoodles]

Iris Trismegistus dot com

[@PaganShagger]

I can always count on Townsend to remain free of drama and politics. I gotta try this Orange Fool. It looks delicious and soothing.

[@karentucker2161]

Me too

[@worldhello1234]

Conflict, not drama, is part of live, deal with it.

[@starsiegeRoks]

@@worldhello1234 oh please. If that was true their wouldn't be billions of people.

[@mgord9518]

@@worldhello1234 And it has a time and a place, it's refreshing to not have it included where it isn't necessary. The world is overly-political about everything, people enjoy being able to take a break from it sometimes.

[@papabear9481]

@Mathew Gordon It's hard to escape it anymore. It seems to be incorporated into every aspect of our lives now.

[@stephenross4337]

Thank you for making and keeping this episode up. I’ve saved this and will make this. You make many lives richer producing programs like this... All I can say is wow!

[@ZachCrawfordENL]

John's got a fever, the only prescription is more NUTMEG!

[@ZachCrawfordENL]

ok, more cowbell AND MORE NUTMEG!

[@crimsoneyes419]

Zach Crawford YAAAAAAAASSSSSS

[@elvenbourne]

John's two favorites, nutmeg and mushroom ketchup.

[@ironcrapprgaming]

elvenbourne that mushroom ketchup is amazing!

[@ZachCrawfordENL]

We dehydrated the remnants of making mushroom ketchup, ground it up and we use that powder more now than the ketchup itself!

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

The big reveal many years from now will be that none of these recipes actually called for nutmeg. John just keeps adding it because he has a severe nutmeg addiction.

[@Anatu13]

LOL

[@TheMichigami]

it's become a bit of a running gag with the channel, but nutmeg was indeed a big part of various european groups cuisines at the time and they brought that over with them in colonial times. The joke has been made that the reason the british went out and conquered so much of the world was because their foods had no flavor, and they needed all the spices they could find to make it palatable, and still boiled most of it to death anyway. Nutmeg is still a big part of many european cuisines, especially slavic and germanic traditional dishes, its even called for in some cabbage roll recipes and a lot of both sweet and savory dishes you wouldn't expect it to be in.

[@adamhuberty3442]

It is actually a fairly potent, if extraordinarily unpleasant, psychedelic when consumed in large quantity (say, by the tablespoon full).

[@RaspK]

What's really funny is that it both tastes pretty yegh at such quantities and it's also mentioned as a really bad choice for an "over the counter" psychedelic, because it's very easy to overdose on nutmeg, since it becomes toxic at dosages only marginally higher than those required for the psychedelic effects to occur.

[@werallgonnadi3035]

I have smoked nutmeg before out of curiosity, definitely not worth it, tastes terrible smells terrible as it burns, the effect is similar to feeling like a retarded brick on a couch and will leave with a headache. I bet someones gonna go try it now anyway.

[@sabrinaleedance]

Orange and cream is such a perfect flavor combination, I would love to try this

[@karentucker2161]

Ikr

[@jimbarrofficial]

18th century Creamsickle.

[@Goldengirl48]

@@jimbarrofficial Orange Julius

[@BillDerBerg]

@@Goldengirl48 but the Julius had raw eggs

[@markservice8735]

Combining history and delicious food from the past before our lifetimes, what an amazing combination. Learning and satisfying taste buds. This channel is among the "Best of KZbin"!

[@spigotsandcogs]

"Lists ingredients". Hmm maybe I could make this at home. "Stir for 45 minutes." Nope

[@MerlinsJester]

put on a playlist for cat videos. This stuff isn't that hard to stir

[@wendy61865]

spigotsandcogs 45 minutes? try double that or more if you count the cooling off stirring.

[@MrFin487]

podcasts!

[@tagindrag]

Bain Marie (mixing bowl over a pot of water, no contact between the two). Seems like it would take longer than direct heat, but steam is conductive so while the heat is less intense than a source like fire, it transfers better, faster. Stir the whole time, focusing on scraping/moving the custard on the floor of the bowl. If using a wooden spoon, less rounded is better, you want to be able to scrape effectively, actually a silicon spatula is best (most rubber is fine at these temperatures also). A whisk can achieve this too, though this will incorp a little air into the mix, up to you how you feel about that. The time will lessen the more surface area to mass you have, i.e. A large bowl over a large pot with a small quantity of custard will be very fast, a small bowl for a large quantity will be very slow. Caution when removing the bowl from pot, the initial released steam will be intense and can scold you. Use tea-towels or something

[@MrTweaver500]

spigotsandcogs That's what your Kitchenaid with a heated bowl is for. Yes, they make a heated bowl for working with chocolate.

[@skynyrdnemoy2418]

This is the best show, it reminds me of the PBS shows back in the 80s and 90s

[@karentucker2161]

It does and very interesting

[@NemesisX94]

@@karentucker2161 Now PBS is a pozzed far left S show

[@ATLAoftheHill]

The most controversial part of this video I saw was the look he gave her when she told him he had to stand there and stir for 45 minutes lol

[@shoot4fun663]

The Townsend videos are very enjoyable to watch and I recommend them to anyone who loves history or would like to learn more about our country’s history. Keep making them and we will keep watching!!!

[@edwardharding8148]

Watched this video and came away with nothing more than a desire to recreate the dessert myself. I then started your latest video showing your frustration and dismay, so I rushed back here to just say; don't let a few bad "oranges" spoil your orange fool ! Keep up the good work !

[@Babspace]

I came away with the desire to eat it, but nearly TWO HOURS of stirring? Oy.

[@melk.3485]

When cooling, you can just use a mixer on low and submerge the pot/bowl in cold water to speed the process. That's what I do. Otherwise I use the cling-film trick to stop custard getting a skin on top (or I eat the skin as a "cook's perk" lol). Modern custard recipes take less time and the principles are transferable to this type of fruit fool

[@jessewhite4864]

Fort Knox I know it must taste really good but eating the skin just sounds gross😂

[@dendrous6907]

Can you use the sweeter oranges and just cut down the sugar or no?

[@southerndandy4910]

Came back to peep all the political and controversial comments but all I see is a lot of spicy nutmeg talk. Nutmeg: It goes well with controversy....and absolutely everything else.

[@reneejones9093]

Tony FromIT True, but you have to be more careful with nutmeg it's very bitter a little goes a long way.

[@bipolartorecovery1485]

I didn't see anything political aside from possibly being eaten by the first president.... oh wait... sigh.. I get it. some might have thought of a word pun. smh. the history and nutmeg overload are fair more riveting on this one...

[@UchihaSumairu]

People just saw that other video of his and realized they were triggered for no reason so likely came and deleted it :)

[@waxer12g87]

Oh man I love to use copious amounts of really GOOD nutmeg in my pressure cooker with stacks of london broils in bone broth. Oh man............ And my venison backstrap, oh my god & mo nutmeg please. So good. My pressure cooker is red. But it used to be silver. lol

[@ryantacy9778]

Uh malcom x tea is actually a traditional recipe from the revolution. It was a favorite among soldiers i swear...

[@lisakilmer2667]

Just found the Mount Vernon series - such a treat to get to "visit" historic places! Most web searches on "fool" desserts say that the origin of the word is lost, but Epicurious links it to the French word "fouler" (pronounced foo-leh), which means "to press." Most "fool" dessert recipes I have seen appear to be pureed fruit with custard, so the "pressed" reference makes sense.

[@ChannelCtrlAltDefeat]

I have scrolled through all comments. Theres ALOT. The political ones seem to have been deleted. I take no issue with that.

[@alexeitubrett2839]

thanks for doing the scrolling

[@rn5598]

EBC Alexei 100

[@hystericallover5989]

thank you epic save very cool

[@barberton3695]

Thanks for mentioning that. I was considering looking for them, wondered what strange perspective these commentators were seeing this from.

[@wordragon]

Oh, you mean censored. How free speech of the producers.

[@CaptainFlintthePirate]

Hold on, Jon asked for some nutmeg "up on top" Okay, everyone who is playing at home, take a drink.

[@CaptainFlintthePirate]

Alright, he said "more nutmeg" while tasting the Orange fool. Everyone take another drink.

[@kingpopaul]

That game is a death sentence, no sane people would play.

[@AvailableUsernameTed]

gulp

[@rosemcguinn5301]

(sipping idly) More nutmeg on my nutmeg please!

[@polygon4399]

wait a sec. theres a drinking game based on "more nutmeg"? lmao

[@WackyT08]

Only a true fool would construe this as anything political!

[@PissMasterPlus]

People who seek to be offended will surely find what they seek.

[@TrielaRhyfel]

I really can't see it

[@yahawahprovidence8260]

This is an era of fools.

[@TrielaRhyfel]

@@yahawahprovidence8260 orange fools

[@yahawahprovidence8260]

@@TrielaRhyfel Lol! Good one!

[@mesummika569]

Watching this at the end of 2021 just a hand reach to the new year of 2022 it still brings me a fresh look at history. What an enjoyable share of knowledge and you can see how excited and interested these two folks are in this. Makes me long to feel the touch of history just like this. Thank you so much.

[@KINGDOMKIDWARRIORS]

I just love watching all these videos from Townsend!! It's so great to learn and have something fun and simple to watch. Keep up the great work!!

[@CCJJ160Channels]

Her: “This is our last episode . . . “ Me: ‘Wait, WHAT?!’ Her: “. . . to do a dessert.” Me: ‘WHEW!’

[@jbello9398]

😂😂😂🙏

[@paulaOyeah]

fool noun British Plural: fools A cold dessert made of puréed fruit mixed or served with cream or custard. Origin: ENGLISH late 16th century

[@paulaOyeah]

SeriousName I had recently seen the video (when I posted) where there was considerable consternation about the political arguments that had ensued. I just wanted to post a clear definition of the fool which was referenced. I wonder why you felt the need to be so pedantic, however. If it didn’t enlighten you, you are free to ignore posts. (Internet pro tip for future enjoyment! 😉😂)

[@paulaOyeah]

SeriousName Well thank you for caring so much about me! That’s very generous of you. 😊 I’m fairly certain that I’ll be okay. I mean, I wasn’t expecting a single response! 😉

[@thedarkness125]

@SeriousName the most concerning this is that not only is the "controversy" old, the person you are pointing this out to has made it clear they are aware of that fact and yet you continue to attempt to make them look like a fool. It is legitimately pathetic. Get your priorities straightened out weirdo.

[@publicprivateer]

I was not aware of this definition, so thank you! I was wondering why this dish was called a fool.

[@saintjohn7263]

Thanks for the definition! That makes a lot more sense now and is actually pretty interesting. Don't mind the trolls who always have negativity for everyone. It was a good and relevant post.

[@alkggkla5643]

We absolutely LOVE your channel! My 17 year old son works at an 18th Century living scout camp in the summer and we’ve gotten so much fun and educational information here on your channel. Thank you so much!

[@HiDave0016]

I want to try making this desert.. along with all the other stuff. I love the way you do your show in any weather, just like real life. Makes me calm inside to watch you all work. THANKS!!!

[@rookierook99]

In a modern kitchen, you can place it in a double boiler and keep stirring until the custard thickens up. Then cool it in cold/ice water to keep it from overcooking. Given that cream is used and with the methods seen, I would think it is also possible Orange Fool can be turned in a Orange Semifreddo by preparing it as usual, but separate the cream. After the custard is made and cooled down, whip the heavy cream until thick, then pour and fold the custard until well incorporated. Then poured into a container and freeze it for 8 hours. If done right, you should have an orange custard-like ice cream that's great as a dessert in the summer months.

[@twistedmetalfan5000]

next level.

[@MarlyMarly69]

Have you tried this?? I'm tempted to try it today for Easter. I just got blood oranges from the store and want to do something special.

[@PaganShagger]

Whats the fun in that? lol!

[@HaddaClu]

Have you tried it yet?

[@EliseLogan]

A good sub for Seville oranges if you can't find them is two oranges plus a lime = 2 Seville oranges. Also, you can do any number of fruit fools - mashed raspberry is particularly good, as is mashed strawberry (cut the sugar if the fruit is sweeter).

[@Brynwyn123]

Elise Logan I feel like the only person who knows about gooseberry fool right now. Gooseberry and rhubarb make the best fool.

[@waynerobinson2301]

Elise Logan can't help but wonder if Seville oranges could be what is called Valencia or he's in California?

[@e.urbach7780]

Valencia oranges are not as sour as Seville oranges. My family has been in the orange-growing business in California for over 60 years, and we grow Valencia oranges for making orange juice. They can be as sweet as navel oranges, but we grow navel oranges for eating. Sometimes you can find bottles of Seville orange juice in certain Latin American grocery stores; that's where I bought a bottle of it a few months ago.

[@EliseLogan]

gooseberry is definitely not something I see often in my local stores - but it does make a nice option. Rhubarb isn't my fave, but I can definitely see how that would make a good fool.

[@Brynwyn123]

Elise Logan I hear that rhubarb and gooseberry aren't very popular in America. its a shame, rhubarb is my favourite food.

[@michaelfisher7835]

Mr. Townsend, I really enjoy all your videos about how it was to live in the 18th century. I love learning about the countries history and you make it so enjoyable and interesting. Especially with all the period dress, sites you visit and showing the methods the people used to build, cook, and how they lived. I think your videos should be included in our schools history lessons.

[@csweezey18]

"Orange Fool" is what we call my neighbor who always uses way too much bronzer! lol

[@BrianReichert]

The same people who think this is political will probably think the same thing about a bartending channel making a video on how to make a White Russian.

[@Inkdraft]

LOL! Yes, you can't fix stupid.

[@gryphonsong4082]

How To Drink is great!

[@hoviksmail]

"White Russian" huh, You a foreign agent?

[@garret1930]

It's even worse if you make a black Russian.

[@CanILaughInYourFace]

A check and a pole makes a white Russian

[@southerndandy4910]

Home Boy LOVES his nutmeg more than Garfield loves lasagna.

[@agresticumbra]

I put nutmeg in my lasagna every.time.I.make.it. No lie.

[@southerndandy4910]

agresticumbra I've seen that as well. I've even seen it in some white Mac & Cheese recipes. 2017 is Nutmegs year!

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

agresticumbra WHAAAAT????

[@agresticumbra]

Michael, I put nutmeg on my tomato sauce, and add a pinch to my ricotta. I also use hot pepper on my tomato sauce, band I think Jon would approve if he tasted it. You never use nutmeg in Italian dishes?

[@agresticumbra]

*and

[@alyciahaas8029]

Incredible dessert! Loved the Mt. Vernon series. Thank you John and Crew!

[@just_ethanj02]

These videos literally put a smile on my face, I had a stupid smile on my face the whole time lol. Love it, keep it up Townsends!

[@icemaiop]

"It is the final episode here" I almost got a heart attack. D:

[@letsgobrandon136]

I'm just waiting on the episode when he tastes the food or drink and says "geez this is awful" 😆

[@Diddley_Squat]

Pickled eels

[@fartkerson]

Hardtack and gruel wasn't exactly delicious.

[@demonix321]

Fried lobster

[@fartkerson]

@@demonix321 He liked it, he just thought it was a waste of good lobster because he's biased against fried food.

[@SaltyMinorcan]

watch the coffee and eggs episode

[@TK-eh9zu]

This is an amazing channel. Thank you so much for the content and education about cooking!

[@eyeshadowdemon9639]

The prep it must take for your cooking shows.....Putting everything in their containers etc all to make your content that much more authentic. I love it.

[@danebrass1473]

I'd like to prep you

[@sorrenblitz805]

He even makes some of the pottery himself from scratch.

[@coolcookie1272]

This guy is so geeked to share his passion for history and food and y'all just can't help yourselves but mock the dish, which is historically accurate, and turn it into something that it isn't. Can we just not hijack one thing into current politics just once?

[@gorkyd7912]

If you ask the question, les trolles shall be greatly cheered to deliver thine answer! (nay)

[@anonymousdonor8084]

Agree!

[@DisentDesign]

the cancer spreads everywhere...thanks for calling them out

[@aaronkottke2518]

I know, but, Orange Fool. Ha. Hahaha. Haha

[@lorenyoung791]

I'd heard of this dessert B4 2016, so _that_ joke didn't occur to me right away, nor did I post it when it did. As long as we have sanctuary cities, for the love of mud let's have sanctuary youtube channels! Still, I can't help noticing that these 2 are the wrong color to portray the ones who would have spent an hour stirring this fool thing.

[@jancw]

I went there and was confronted by a turkey that was nearly as tall as I am. I'm never going back.

[@Ariels888]

Jan CW Hahaha really? We have big turkeys too but not radioactive big. Thanks for sharing. 😁😁

[@ZimVader-0017]

Jan CW Try getting nearly ran over by a herd of sheep. I moved out of the way fast enough, my mother wasn't as lucky.

[@sutlers2day]

Jan CW ...LOL

[@0BRAINS0]

Jan CW are you about a 3ft 8?

[@Moridorable]

Jan, that was a cassowary. I remember it clearly. We both almost died.

[@Spiritrealm83]

I gave this particular recipe a try recently as a treat for a family birthday celebration. It was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing!

[@judithharp6389]

I’m so glad to see this recipe. I’m a fairly new viewer, and have heard of this desert several times, in years past, and wondered what it was like. Thank you for presenting it. (As to the controversy... I’m so sorry you have had to endure it. Please don’t take it to heart.)

[@danielwdunn]

Ingredients: 6 eggs, heavy cream (unspecified amount ~2 cups), juice from 6 oranges (from Seville, Spain), 1/4 lb of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter.

[@user-rv2ih1md3i]

Blood oranges would be more stunning.

[@Dariet88]

M try Valencia(Spain) oranges :D

[@TomRiddleMeThisSpock]

Thank you

[@pagansunite4005]

You're right in the measurement of cream. It is a pint/568 mL.

[@danblundon2838]

Would you use strained juice, or the juice and pulp?

[@dancole5795]

To paraphrase Sigmund Freud: Sometimes an Orange Fool is just an Orange Fool.

[@Eueueyw]

Nysythic It’s a joke lad

[@jamesparker223]

@@Nysythic I found his comment hysterical. I bet he is in fact a blast at parties.

[@1014p]

Dan Cole I really doubt someone would even have a reason to say that.

[@scarystrix9625]

I enjoyed making the orange fool recipe and I thank you for sharing this video. As always I love these videos, truly educational and fun.

[@cadre500]

Love these historical lessons on food from the 18th century. Awesome channel!

[@matthewhill1748]

John, I have used your videos to help the homeless! They suffer from many different reasons for their state. Some of them have enjoyed your cooking video, the soldier cooking is very close to some, of how they live every day. Hope is something that they are lacking , a full stomach and a warm bed is everything to them. So thank You for your great videos and cooking ideas it does make a difference in the poor and homeless person that I try to help! God bless you and your family and your workers, they are helping others! Best Regards. Matthew Hill from Virginia.

[@Jbrowni3]

Hell yeah man, keep it up!

[@christianwhitemasculineame6651]

Ive been homeless for about a year. I've sat by many campfire being guided by Mr Townsend into a wonderful time alone in a lost era.

[@AtaMarKat]

Modern Problems require Antique Solutions.

[@d.a.stratton3026]

@@christianwhitemasculineame6651 I didn't notice how you identify yourself until I clicked to answer you. It's a straight-forward way of letting people know who you are, and I'll simply accept it as it is. I wanted to tell you that I thought your comment to Mr Townsend was very elegant. And I thought maybe you could use a hug too, just because. So including a cyber-hug. I'm a person of mixed heritage, so I guess that makes me all-american? (-;

[@christianwhitemasculineame6651]

@@d.a.stratton3026 it's not to offend anyone. It's because a social shift has occurred in which a person fitting that description is the most hated person in our great nation. I want others to see that it's ok to be who you are and to stand for it. And hopefully I can show the haters that they have labeled my people all wrong. We are not such bad people.

[@gmscurto]

I put on my tin foil beanie with antenna to pickup the hidden messages within this video and nothing! No hidden messages. I did receive a very sincere video that brings history to life in a very relatable way. 🖖

[@pussywran]

Are you blind and deaf?! It's all about Obama and the Senate

[@SC-hj3hr]

"Tin foil beanie with antenna" Ahahaahaha Ahahhhahaaaaa Can't...breathe...sides hurt...aahhhahaaahhaaa

[@jesussaldana4558]

@@pussywran or maybe him and I like alot of people just don't see it since it's not there...it's a video about food in Washington's home....nothing more

[@simonson111]

Lol. Orange fool is the name of it. I don't know if I would have caught it if I weren't looking. At any rate. It's childish.

[@olyvoyl9382]

@@pussywran really? That's a stretch.

[@jayjaywon]

This man makes me want to sit down, read a book about history, and learn. I don't know what to feel anymore!!!!!!

[@floydvaughn836]

When I'm President, I'm presenting Mr. Townsend with the Medal of Freedom.

[@dustinsmith8341]

"Juice from 6 oranges" *pours in tang*

[@taimoorkhan3529]

Dustin Smith YEAAA BOIIII

[@nebulousisgod]

I want that orange drank baby

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

A man after my own heart 😂

[@jmgmarcus808]

Dustin Smith 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭five alive😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ScoobyShotU]

@@drowningintorture3650 yeah it's an orange drink not orange juice. In other words man made not fresh from an orange..

[@yembot]

Thank you for these videos. A true delight to watch.

[@candirousseau4223]

Love your videos! They are super knowledgeable and fun! Love history so important to know our history.I love watching and look forward to each new episode! Thank you for all you do!

[@shellyoleary2920]

This is the first comment I've ever made on a KZbin channel ... and I'm doing so because I've been a silent admirer of this channel and the research, work and narration that so obviously goes into the production. As much as I'm not shocked that viewers spent energy and time attempting to desecrate one of the most wholesome channels available for the watching, I am deeply saddened. John, your passion for this topic is apparent. My husband and I *LOVE* that you give us a glimpse into a world gone by. Please be heartened to know that there are countless multitudes of people standing for you and this amazing work. And thank you for bravely speaking to the subject directly.

[@jaydee6572]

My father and I watch these shows together and connect

[@Babspace]

[@MadNotAngry]

_My father_ better _watch_ himself if he _shows_ up anywhere near my kitchen, as he can expect to _'connect'_ with my 20 inch cast iron skillet!

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

I love the scenery with the rain drops, etc. Lovely video, and an excellent “escape” Thanks for sharing! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@Billionaire400]

Another reason why I love the KZbin random video recommendation that got me to your amazing channel. And I came from your frustrations video and man your channel content is unique and interesting. I love them all😎👍🏻 Keep going ✌🏻Good luck !

[@CzBrat81]

Thank you for the amazing things that you do. You bring the past to life in a reachable, doable way. I adore you and your shows!!

[@covishen]

Just some introspection here. While watching this, it struck me that, today is an amazing age. Between the sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, etc., this would have been a dessert that would have only been for the very rich. The average American today would have everything available in their kitchens, with the exception of the fresh orange juice, and possibly the cream. .We live in an amazing age.

[@covishen]

Exactly, and as we move forward ever faster, our refrigerators will be ordering the food for us, having it delivered.

[@mfree80286]

Thought about this and decided to go find some prices. There's a resource at babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.32044050806330;view=1up;seq=157 Looks like around roughly 1800, nutmegs (their usage) were a bit less than ten cents each, fifty cents an ounce, or $5 a pound. Pepper was fifty cents a pound, mace 75 cents an ounce, cloves 0.17/oz, cinnamon ~0.10/oz, cassia likely a bit less than 0.40/lb, ginger 0.25/lb, mustard ~0.45/lb.

[@nottiredofwinning3736]

More than that - think about all the information you have access to. Just to LEARN the recipe would have required research and visiting the library not so long ago. The future is AWESOME.

[@bipolartorecovery1485]

... amd cream comes instantly from a can! what amazing technological witchcraft!

[@hanniballecter4283]

covishen You can't really find cream anymore. Half and half and heavy whipping cream certainly, but I have yet to really find real dairy cream.

[@darrellestes4341]

What a wonderful episode! I enjoy all of your videos, because you combine my two favorite subjects: history and cuisine.

[@LukeWalstead]

This is one of the few recipes from the channel that I actually think I might try! Thanks John for the amazing content!

[@davidwright7193]

The nutmeg fixation is probably historical, nutmeg was rare and very valuable in the 17th Century by the 18th it was becoming more available but still a little touch of luxury in a dish. Just how valuable it was thought to be can be judged by the Dutch thinking that a small island in the Indonesia covered in nutmeg trees was fair exchange for New York.

[@stereodreamer23]

Some would say that in the long-term, the Dutch got the better end of that deal...

[@bringsik100]

it's funny to know how cheap is nutmeg today 😀

[@GregoryMom]

Townsend would also think that would be a fair exchange.

[@SanguivorousRevenant]

My late father and I always spent hours talking about history when I was a kid, and would take my family to historical re-enactments when he could. Every episode of your show carries the same warmth and love for history that he sparked so long ago, and it never fails to brighten my day. Thank you so much for your dedication and zeal for preserving history, Dad would have adored this channel.

[@scotthannan8669]

A fool is an English dessert. Traditionally, fruit fool is made by folding pureed stewed fruit (classically gooseberries) into sweet custard. Modern fool recipes often skip the traditional custard and use whipped cream. Additionally, a flavouring agent like rose water may be added. Foole is first mentioned as a dessert in 1598 (together with trifle), although the origins of gooseberry fool may date back to the 15th century. The earliest recipe for fruit fool dates to the mid 17th century. Why the word "fool" is used as the name of this fruit dessert is not clear. Several authors derive it from the French verb fouler meaning "to crush" or "to press" (in the context of pressing grapes for wine), but this derivation is dismissed by the Oxford English Dictionary as baseless and inconsistent with the early use of the word.

[@MC-gt6yp]

Scott Hannan you are right. This is of English origin.

[@1000wastedwords]

These political fools be trifling 😂😂😂

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Probably because the King’s Fool so often ended up wearing it!

[@beth12svist]

Thanks for that; I love language and etymology and origins of things. I have a modern recipe for gooseberry fools that uses whipped cream, yoghurt and gelatin. (I always use creamy yoghurt.) I always thought that must be a rather modern way of doing things, but in a life filled with lots of interests never found the time to look up the original way of making them. It makes me wonder when exactly that change occurred. Funnily enough, the custard method, while it might take longer, looks like it might create less dirty dishes in the process... which does go hand in hand with what I know of historic cooking vs modern cooking now thanks to the Townsends' videos!

[@Pocketfarmer1]

My mother had two gooseberry bushes when I was young. My little hand were full of holes from picking them, but the foole was worth it. A once a year treat . Most of the berries going to jelly. This orange foole seams a little thinner than our gooseberry one. As I remember it was a custard folded with whipped cream, delicate ,but not liquids at all.

[@canoeman621]

Great episode! I have recently discovered your channel and I cannot stop watching. Thanks!

[@wastelanddreamer8606]

Wonderful content! Thank you the videos, they are so rich with the methodology of the day, and you manage to keep the history rich and interesting. I will keep watching!

[@Paintplayer1]

I got the notification and I would've come here earlier but I was re-watching an earlier video and had to wait to get my "...as we savor the flavors and the aromas of the 18th century." You don't interrupt John's catchphrase, not even to watch another one of his videos.

[@MsZeldasaga]

Paintplayer1 preach

[@MelloJel312]

After watching this series my boyfriend and I took a trip here! Great experience! Still need to go to Gunston Hall!

[@murffmjtube]

Absolutely delightful, to see Mt Vernon and the historic cooking, keep up the great work!

[@staceyarlington2414]

You, sir, are a godsend!! You are the epitome of kindness, virtue, and charm! I absolutely love every episode you make and I'm marking my favorite recipes to try out!

[@sorrenblitz805]

No, he's a Townsend 😂

[@Snoweecat]

This was a wonderful sounding recipe John! Loved the video as usual

[@RCSVirginia]

When I was a child growing up in Virginia, people from old Virginia families still occasionally made Fools and Syllabubs. Having said that, they were viewed as old-style dishes more for special events than regular desserts. Fools were cooked if I require correctly, but Syllabubs were not. Also, often Syllabubs had alcohol in them. Thanks for making this video and bringing back some memories.

[@valfletcher9285]

That is where I first heard about syllabub was from a cookbook featuring colonial era recipes from Virginia and the Carolinas. Louisiana cook here and we love creole milk punches and cocktails too, especially for Holidays. Bon Appetit!

[@planetearth1705]

I love your channel, I love the recipes, the history! Thank you, this is very enjoyable to watch after a long day at work. Very relaxing.

[@hushazrael]

Thanks for not removing this! I really enjoyed the recipe, I may make one myself!

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Sad this is the last Washington video! I've really loved them! Thanks so much :) Wonderful video as always!

[@WilliamLeeSims]

I'm excited to try this recipe. Thank you, Deb, for sharing your time and expertise with us!

[@misterhat5823]

I like Deb!

[@HoldeHexe74]

I can just say thank you for this great video and for the others. My story was able to take shape and grow so that I could see the scenarios right in front of me. A simple thank you won't be enough, I suppose. But this channel has brought me a little further! THANKS!

[@user-unknownorknown]

Lovely video... can't find anything wrong with it. Love your work, Mr Townsend. Keep up the good work.

[@ThatOneGuyWeAllKnow]

This guy needs a intervention on his nutmeg addiction lol

[@townsends]

+XxeroxXed I can stop any time.;-)

[@gregoryscott7088]

That's the nutmeg talking, John.

[@JPolwarth]

Townsends I've been a customer of your products for some time and I enjoy your videos. Sorry you went through the frustration of dealing with idiotic comments that turned your positive, joyful, and educational video into political mud slinging. You have our support!!!

[@JeevesReturns]

XxeroxXed I'm sure that the amounts he uses would be enough to be considered 'intent to distribute'!

[@pamellamitchell2380]

I don't think you can! Intervention needed for sure! The guy says, "I can stop at any time."

[@tdidgin]

You Sir are as good man. My wife and I enjoy streaming your channel on our tv in the evenings. We have been inspired to visit Conner Prairie this summer. Thanks for this video. Cheers!

[@oghma_EM]

That's funny, my wife and I are doing the same and seeing Tecumseh this summer. Plus we live in the greater Cincinnati area. Small world!

[@tdidgin]

Eric McDaniel Awesome! It's on our to do list this year as well. I have read great reviews of the play.

[@williamcombs9421]

Ok so this is my 3rd time watching this video, due mostly because i love the dialogue between you and deb and your need for more nutmeg 😃. Thanks for all you do jon to help bring great places like this into the light for folks like me who love history and food

[@l1zrdking]

This looks amazing, here I am, rewatching all these great food videos making myself hungry.

[@bryliang]

Gordon Ramsey: Just add a little butter Martha Washington: hold my ladle

[@ychnnm2676]

Bryan Liang 😂😂😂

[@spyrofrost9158]

Paula Deen: Heavy breathing

[@jeremystone4193]

Butta

[@jamesholcombe435]

Paula Dean: did someone say butter

[@AmateurContendr]

@@spyrofrost9158 Julia Child: Heavier breathing

[@somebloke3869]

I'm glad this video is still here. I've got a lot of catching up to do, only subscribed a couple of weeks ago.

[@roddmatsui3554]

I watch many of your recipe shows and I happen to live in an area with a great variety of orange trees, and during certain months, the making of fresh juices and flavored drinks is much easier to do. A fancy Washington’s drink is a good one to try, I think. Thank you for your good work.

[@Cus27l]

I watched this channel for 2 hours today. Time well spent. Thank you for these videos

[@stephenkirk4145]

Such a lovely lady and a great job presenting the past with such class.

[@salgoudnedrac5489]

I Found your channel awhile back, The history , food & the educational content are top notch thank you keep it up.

[@CantoVII]

This was an awesome episode! It's so awesome you got to film this at Mount Vernon.