There are two ways a fondue night goes wrong: the oil smokes and stings your eyes, or the meat turns out grey and dry. Both feel avoidable in hindsight, yet they happen in busy kitchens, with chatter ...

Fondue is thought to have originated in the mountainous French region of Savoie, where it was a delicious means of keeping farmers well-fed during the cold winter months. It gained popularity across ...

Ever eaten something so good that you roll your eyes and squirm in your seat? Or met someone whom you admire so much that you just can’t get him out of your head? Well, those two experiences are not ...

Fondue is dangerous. The special forks are long and sharp with rippled tips that function almost like fishhook barbs, though not as effectively. After piercing cubes of beef or chicken or shrimp, the ...

Those of us who grew up in the '60s understand the allure of fondue. It’s enjoyed an occasional reemergence every now and then, but is back as a fun occasion creation. Whether it’s an unusual ...

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The very word conjures images of joy, intimacy and romance. Fondue! Say it like "fun do" or even "do fun." The simplicity of fondue is matched by the joy of sharing food and experience. Sandy D'Amato ...

Fondue is an idea that just keeps coming back. Decade after decade, American cooks embrace the idea of communal eating, gathering together to share dishes where food is dipped into a hot liquid, says ...

AS though imagining the fabled first person to eat an oyster, just try picturing the first person to spot a fondue set in a favorite department store after 15 to 20 years of absence. Is this a joke, ...