Fondue & Squidoo

Squidoo is a great new website that lets users show off there expertise in whatever topics they want. The Squidoo Fondue page is pretty good.

Dark Chocolate vs. White Chocolate

Is dark chocolate really healthy?: "...Apart from being rich in flavonoids, which protect against heart disease, dark chocolate can lower elevated blood pressure in otherwise healthy people, finds a new study..." - Kansas City Star

Electric Fondue Pot

The Cuisinart CFO-3SS Electric Fondue Pot

This fondue pot is Dishwasher Safe!!!! That's the greatest feature I've ever heard off. I guess Cuisinart is following George Foreman's lead.

Chocolate Fondue: A health food?

Healthy Chocolate Fondue but only if it's in moderation: "Dark chocolate can fit into a healthy diet. The fat in chocolate is a type that does not raise cholesterol levels, but it can add unwanted pounds if a person overindulges..."

Fondue Will Never Go Away

Here's an interesting article that documents how to take the fondue plunge. It's interesting because the author gives a great overview of fondue including it's history and an overview of the cheeses most commonly used.

But then when he gets around to actually trying it he uses Pre-Packaged Fondue. This is the stuff that comes in a vacuum sealed package that you cut open and heat. It's more of an astronaut meal that a good way to try fondue.

Maybe a better first fondue experience would going out to the Melting Pot or making it yourself with the cheeses that were discussed in the article.

BEEF FONDUE WITH THREE SPICY SAUCES

Here's a tasty recipe for Beef Fondue. Beef Fondue with 3 Spicy Sauces. The 3 dipping sauces sound great but why not add more than three?

Fondue Party Etiquette

"Some new friends have invited me to a fondue party. While I understand the concept of fondue, I'm wondering if there is anything special I need to know about how to participate properly?"

Don't Forget Your Fondue Fork When Going To That Cafe

"Chocolate cafes or lounges are sprouting up all over the country, presenting themselves as a sweet and cozy alternative to coffee shops and bars..."

Super Bowl Caramel Fondue

Here's a recipe for Kathy Clark's Super Bowl Caramel Fondue. It looks like a great carmel fondue recipe but there really isn't anything that links this fondue with the Super Bowl. It's not like it's served in a helmet or anything. I think they slapped the words "superbowl" and "fondue" together just to show up in "Superbowl" related news. Perhaps we'll see this recipe again in the spring as Kathy Clark's Easter Carmel Fondue. But like I said, it does sound like a tasty fondue.

Going Nuts For Fondue

What a unique and interesting sounding fondue recipe. Chili-Spiced Cheese and Pecan Fondue With Shrimp Dippers I'm putting this on the short list of recipes to try right away.

Another Fondue Comeback

How many articles have you seen like this one, Fabulous fondue makes a culinary comeback that announce Fondue's amazing comeback? There's usually one every week or at least every month. People, let's face it. Fondue will always be a great meal. It's delicious and it's great for parties. What else could you serve at a dinner party where you can actually sit with your guests. With fondue there's no running back and forth to the kitchen or worrying about burning something in the oven. You're right there with your guests, enjoying some wine and having a good time.

I've heard enough about Fondue making a comeback. It was great when they made it during long cold winters in the Swiss Alps, it was great in the 70ies and it's great now.

A tip for fondue devotees

A tip for fondue devotees: "From subtle emmental and mozzarella to the battery-acid bite of gorgonzola, cheese dampens the aromatic fruits, oaks and astringency of red wine, tests on wine tasters have shown..."

125 Best Fondue Recipes

This is one of best fondue recipe books I've read. Not only does it contain 125 of the best recipes but it's loaded with fondue tips and trick as well.

Southwestern Cheese Fondue Recipe

Ancho chili powder, cilantro and tequila give Southwestern Cheese Fondue a nice kick.

Roasted Beef Filet Fondue

This recipe for Roasted Beef Filet Fondue is an odd one. You roast the beef in the oven and the fondue pot is filled with a beef demi-glace. Beef fondues are usually cooked in hot oil within the fondue pot so this recipe is worth a try if you're looking for something different.

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Seared Lamb Fondue

Tired of regular cheese and chocolate fondues? Ready for a more ambitious recipe to wow your guests with.
Seared Lamb Fondue is what you've been looking for. This recipe has it all, lamb, pistachios, apples and more.

Squidoo & Fondue

Seth Godin has come up with a great idea for a website to compete with search engines. It's called Squidoo and it lets regular people create little guides to topics that they are experts at.

So instead of typing "fondue" into Google and getting link after link of websites trying to sell you fondue pots, you could go to the Squidoo
Fondue page and find some quality information and links.

Holiday Fondue Ideas

Fondue fun for holiday: "Appetizers are in abundance at holiday parties and gatherings, including the ever-popular dips and fondues..."

Make Fondue Your Last Meal In 2005

"Another year, another New Year's Eve. But this year, don't waste your time in line for a drink at an overcrowded hotel or bar party. Instead, host a decadent party at home..."

How to 'Fondue' at Home!

How to 'Fondue' at Home!

Excellent tips for creating fondue at home.