Do you fondue?

We do! I have been a huge fan of fondue since the early 70's.
The pot is old- the color says it all-hehe.

I always think of fondue as a fun meal. When my boys were younger, we would have it occasionally (minus the alcohol).
With the weather so cold throughout the country, this is a perfect way to warm up.

Ladies, tradition says the man of the house prepares it (so I was told by a lovely Swiss man years ago). At this stage of my life, fondue has turned into a romantic meal. Nothing better than that!

While this recipe calls for white wine and Kirsch, it can easily be made without these ingredients.


Ingredient list

10 oz Gruyere cheese
10 oz Emmental cheese (Swiss cheese in the U.S.)
1 clove garlic
10 oz dry white wine
juice of 1 lemon
grated nutmeg
2 tsp cornstarch
4 oz of Kirsch
black pepper to taste

lots of very crusty bread torn (or you can cube it) into pieces


Grate the cheese and put into the fondue pot with the garlic, wine, lemon juice and nutmeg.
Mix together the cornstarch and Kirsch and add to your pot. While stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Simmer gently for several minutes.
Add pepper to taste.

You can add a simple salad but the fondue is very filling.

Bring the fondue pot to your table, light those candles and let the romance begin.

I'm thinking Valentines Day!

I have been busy adding items to my shop
Lots of little pretties for Valentines Day.

I just love crowns!


I hope everyone has a truly blessed week.