While Homer's Iliad may record the first ever fondue party, most fondue memories only date back as far as the late 1960's when it became extremely popular in the US. While some trends fade away never to return, the joy of Fondue lives forever.
Who can resist? Everybody gets to participate so no one person is left to do all the cooking with a sink full of dirty dishes waiting after the fun is over. Instead, let the fun go on and on by purchasing a home fondue set.
Chocolate, cheese, wine, oil or broth, it doesn't matter fondue is fun pure and simple. Who can resist dipping strawberries, pound cake pieces, banana slices, and pineapples into smooth melting chocolate is a heavenly experience. The chocolate is not so hot that it burns your tongue or so cool that it breaks up the food that you are dipping. The popular fondue pots are made so that the temperature is evenly maintained due to the cast aluminum body.
Most fondue pots come with six metal forks. The fondue pot is usually made to handle the jabbing of the metal forks without ruining the finish of the pot. That's great, but all we want to know is if we can have a party. The answer is a resounding "Yes!"
Add cheese to the pot if you feel like having a fiesta. Dip bread and meat in the cheese. Munch away while you catch up on old times. To give your guests several options, set up small dishes with various dipping foods.
The popular fondue sets can be used for cheese and chocolate, but there are many uses. Use it to heat your favorite oil and cook your meats. Cut up small pieces of steak, chicken, and seafood. If you are an avid fondue person, purchase more than one set. While the meat is cooking, ready the second pot with a tangy sauce to coat that succulent meat.
The art of fondue cooking can be the centerpiece of your intimate gathering. Open a bottle of wine or some smooth tasting beer and gather around the table. The stainless steel collar on most of the fondue pans hold forks so you don't have to. Raise and lower them to check for doneness even with the lid on. The lid seals in the juices and flavor wile preventing the guests from getting popped by the hot oil.
Most popular fondue sets are also perfect for melting butter. Instead of fixing dessert ahead of time, melt the delicious chocolate while everyone is watching. You'll feel just like Rachael Ray or Emeril Lagasse in the kitchen. Bam! Your guests will watch as the chocolate melts into rich goodness just waiting for you to taste.
To beef up that meal, your multipurpose fondue set will cook rice as well. I ask you, "Is there anything that a fondue pot can't do?" Cook the rice in a flavored broth to complement your food.
From main dish to dessert, the fondue sets do it all with ease!
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