Surrounded by snowy white crags that tower up into a blue sky…table on a wood patio…swirling a bread laden fondue fork into a thick, creamy pot of cheese…a good friend to share it all with…
Your taste buds! You like Muenster? Go for it! If Emmentaler and Gruyere are your favorites – totally works! If the only cheese you can get your kids to eat is American, why that will make fondue, too.
The answer to the question “What do you dip in it?” is only limited by your imagination. Bread is good for starters, but then there are cooked meats and sausages, veggies, and fruits.
This recipe features smoked Gouda (one of my favorites) and apple cider. That’s right, it’s not necessary to use wine in fondue, though it does pair nicely with different cheeses.
In a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan, heat cider and lemon juice over medium heat until barely simmering.
In a medium bowl toss cheese with cornstarch.
A handful at a time, stir cheese into the saucepan, stirring the first batch until melted before adding another.
Light four votive candles and place on fondue stand before setting the pot in it’s place.

Everything should be cut into bite-sized pieces. Fry up the sausages and serve them hot. The temperature of the other dippers doesn’t matter much – as long as the cheese is hot.
For a good website on all things fondue, plus tips on fondue etiquette, go to www.fonduebits.com . To read about our time in Switzerland click here.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I wasn't there for this one, but I hope you'll make it again sometime. :)
Wow…this looks amazing Sarah. I've always wanted to try fondue…you have given me the courage to do so!
That was soooo good!!! Your blog post makes me want to have it again…great job!
Can we do that again, please???
And yes that dinner was amazing! :D
Sara, Wow! This is fantastic. I'm really impressed with your blog, the photos, the feeling. I hope you get to cook that in Europe some day. Susan
This was an amazing supper! I was so lucky to be there. I could never make something like fondue so I'm glad Sarah loves too!!! Thanks for the great evening!
I am definitely making a fondue feast for dinner tomorrow! Great idea, and great recipe- we posted it on our Facebook fan page for everyone to see! Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/cabot :)~Jacquelyn
Thank you, ladies, for the comments.Sage, we should definitely do it again!Jacquelyn, thanks so much for linking me to your facebook page! How cool is that???! :D
Hey- I did a google search for your family and found your blog! Always fun to see what you are up to. Tell the rest of the family hello!Jenessaoils@essentialenterprises.org