Fondues

Fondues stand out among other kitchen utensils. There are two things at which people can stare for a long time, moving water and open fire. Another human passion is food. Combine food and open fire, and you’ll get fondue. This very romantic kitchen utensil often has very attractive design. The word “fondue” derives from French verb “fonder” which means “to melt”. In despite of its name’s French roots, fondue is considered to be a Switzerland invention. It was first used there for melting up hardened cheese. Fondues were tremendously popular in America in the 1960's, but then forgotten for several decades. In recent years, it started gaining popularity again. Creative minds discovered that fondues are also good for melting candies and chocolate. With this amazing thing you can serve the full dinner starting from soup and ending with desserts.
Fondue pots are made of heavy enameled cast iron, lined copper, or ceramic, rest over an open flame for preparing fondue at the table. They allow the ingredients melting slowly rather than cooking. Here are tips for choosing the right pot:

• Large ceramic pots are good for cheese and large batches of dessert fondue
• A metal-lined pots are good for oil-based or fried fondues
• Small ceramic pots are perfect for desserts.