Any fondue eaters here?

Larry_OHF · 05-09-2006, 11:35 AM

If I were to make fondue for my family for the first time ever, what would be a great recipe to start with?

Cloudbringer · 05-09-2006, 01:03 PM

Try Betty Crocker, they're usually reasonably easy and foolproof. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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dplax · 05-09-2006, 01:24 PM

In my experience it is best to go with a mixture of 4-5 different sorts of cheeses (all hard cheeses, not soft ones) and some white wine (cheap is also good). I can't help on the quantities as when we made fondue it was always random quantities and not following a recipe. Oh and be sure to get lots of dry bed, because it's amazing how much of that you can eat.

Larry_OHF · 05-09-2006, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the ideas! Holding out for more.

Arvon · 05-09-2006, 01:35 PM

Well most classic cheeses work with bread, then there's strawberries and chocolate. And don't go real cheap wine when it only cost a bit more to get a medium one.

Larry_OHF · 05-09-2006, 01:44 PM

The wine I have is called Sauvignon Blanc, and its a domestic because the bottle was so big and so cheap compared to the imports. I got that kind because I plan to do some Italian dishes with it as well, and I heard that this is the kind to have for that.

Arvon · 05-09-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Larry_OHF:
The wine I have is called Sauvignon Blanc, and its a domestic because the bottle was so big and so cheap compared to the imports. I got that kind because I plan to do some Italian dishes with it as well, and I heard that this is the kind to have for that.

The wine you have is a style or grape type. You can get that from $2.00 a tank car full ot $10.00 a thimble full. But most of the US wines are drinkable and you don't need the snob wines for a good drink.

Stratos · 05-09-2006, 02:48 PM

Isn't Sauvignon Blanc the most common grape type in American wines?

Bungleau · 05-09-2006, 04:05 PM

Don't forget the low-tech option... go to your local mega grocery store and pick up a fondue pack. It will have a mixture of the stuff you need (cheeses, etc.) and will do the trick.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 05-09-2006, 05:07 PM

::raises hand:: I think you have the wrong color of wine, personally... For hard cheese, I would recommend a red wine. I would recommend a nice Zinfandel or a Pinot Noir, or a Merlot if you're into that sort of thing (I myself dislike Merlot).

You should pay, at the absolute minimum, $10 for a 750 ml (standard sized) bottle. If you pay much less or get much more (think boxes or jugs), I will not be held responsible for the consequences (though out of all less expensive wines, Yellow Bird wine does get the Illumina Seal of Approval)

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dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 40 Posts: 5,577	In my experience it is best to go with a mixture of 4-5 different sorts of cheeses (all hard cheeses, not soft ones) and some white wine (cheap is also good). I can't help on the quantities as when we made fondue it was always random quantities and not following a recipe. Oh and be sure to get lots of dry bed, because it's amazing how much of that you can eat. __________________

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Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Thanks for the ideas! Holding out for more. __________________

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Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Well most classic cheeses work with bread, then there's strawberries and chocolate. And don't go real cheap wine when it only cost a bit more to get a medium one. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

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Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	The wine I have is called Sauvignon Blanc, and its a domestic because the bottle was so big and so cheap compared to the imports. I got that kind because I plan to do some Italian dishes with it as well, and I heard that this is the kind to have for that. __________________

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Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 44 Posts: 3,888	Isn't Sauvignon Blanc the most common grape type in American wines? __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

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Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Don't forget the low-tech option... go to your local mega grocery store and pick up a fondue pack. It will have a mixture of the stuff you need (cheeses, etc.) and will do the trick. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 39 Posts: 4,673	::raises hand:: I think you have the wrong color of wine, personally... For hard cheese, I would recommend a red wine. I would recommend a nice Zinfandel or a Pinot Noir, or a Merlot if you're into that sort of thing (I myself dislike Merlot). You should pay, at the absolute minimum, $10 for a 750 ml (standard sized) bottle. If you pay much less or get much more (think boxes or jugs), I will not be held responsible for the consequences (though out of all less expensive wines, Yellow Bird wine does get the Illumina Seal of Approval) __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

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