Fondue Pots...
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
That's so retro dude! Right arm...farm out! :) First off, you're a Nerd, embrace it, read the handbook[^] but realize that as a Nerd, one of the common failings of us nerdy types is that when we get interested in something and it becomes our latest "PROJECT" we immediately want to go out and spend money on it. Keep in mind that this project will inevitably become boring and uninteresting when the next project comes along and that you don't need to spend a dime on any hardware to do fondue as you likely have everything you require already around your house (heavy saucepan, couple of bricks) and the only real investment is the ingredients[^] a cheap pack of bamboo skewers, some alcohol gel if you intend for it to last that long. Seeing as how you're a nerd it's posssible your dad is one too so keep this in mind. Also it's a lot of work to do a fondue party and a big clean up afterwards, it's kinda like buying your mom a vaccum cleaner. If you still feel into it after Christmas go on ebay and buy one of the millions that people will be trying to get rid of or better yet a funky retro one from the 70's. Note that if you're really into this Raclette[^] is much better all around.
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That's so retro dude! Right arm...farm out! :) First off, you're a Nerd, embrace it, read the handbook[^] but realize that as a Nerd, one of the common failings of us nerdy types is that when we get interested in something and it becomes our latest "PROJECT" we immediately want to go out and spend money on it. Keep in mind that this project will inevitably become boring and uninteresting when the next project comes along and that you don't need to spend a dime on any hardware to do fondue as you likely have everything you require already around your house (heavy saucepan, couple of bricks) and the only real investment is the ingredients[^] a cheap pack of bamboo skewers, some alcohol gel if you intend for it to last that long. Seeing as how you're a nerd it's posssible your dad is one too so keep this in mind. Also it's a lot of work to do a fondue party and a big clean up afterwards, it's kinda like buying your mom a vaccum cleaner. If you still feel into it after Christmas go on ebay and buy one of the millions that people will be trying to get rid of or better yet a funky retro one from the 70's. Note that if you're really into this Raclette[^] is much better all around.
All programmers are playwrights and all computers are lousy actors.
It's my dad. He and my mom define retro and they define pack-rat and they have money to burn. So I'm looking for strictly fondue and strictly the experience they had and enjoyed. If I find something they like and I think it's cool I might band-wagon as well.
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
You don't really need any kit for cheese fondues. Next time you go grocery shopping just get some individual camemberts, the ones that come in little balsawood boxes. Get rid of any plastic packaging so you've just got the cheeses in the boxes. Slice the rind off the top, season with salt and pepper and a little paprika, dust over some dried tarragon, pour over a tablespoon of white wine then bake for about 10 minutes in the oven. Voila, each person has their own little fondue, and there's no washing up.
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
Fondue? Oh dear, that's so 1970s. :laugh:
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You don't really need any kit for cheese fondues. Next time you go grocery shopping just get some individual camemberts, the ones that come in little balsawood boxes. Get rid of any plastic packaging so you've just got the cheeses in the boxes. Slice the rind off the top, season with salt and pepper and a little paprika, dust over some dried tarragon, pour over a tablespoon of white wine then bake for about 10 minutes in the oven. Voila, each person has their own little fondue, and there's no washing up.
As a native swiss guy I can tell you: it's not that easy to make your own Fondue. Usually I go to our local cheese shop and ask him for his house recipe. At home I put some white wine, garlic and other spices with the cheese into the pot. And it is tradition to cook a Fondue over a flame. Gel is not that effective than spirit but more safety. You will ne a "Rechaud" where the pot comes on it. Somethings like this: [A typically Rechaud for Cheese Fondue at ebay] Put the cheese mixture into the pot, start cooking on the normal hot plate (but slowly) and stir up all the times. You have to avoid to scorch the cheese otherwise you can throw away it and start from scratch. Making the dishes is not that hard. only plates, forkes and the pot gets dirty...but your flat will smell for a few days after :-) Enjoy it and good luck Daniel
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
i always found that more than 1 fondue in a session is over the top for me. What kind of $ are they? I assume US from the use of qt. Seems like you ought to be able to get some pretty Gucci setup for that money. I have a Le Creuset fondue pot which uses meths to heat the bowl but it's not huge. I never found alcohol to be a problem for cooking, it responds immediately when you open the burner up slightly and if you wanted to serve al fresco you wouldn't need to run a cable out to the table. Good quality (preferably unpasteurised for the flavour) cheese is a must. I tend to search the internet for recipes when i want a change but I'm sure there are some good books around. I suspect if you buy the kind of set they are after you'll get a good looking book with it. Russell
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As a native swiss guy I can tell you: it's not that easy to make your own Fondue. Usually I go to our local cheese shop and ask him for his house recipe. At home I put some white wine, garlic and other spices with the cheese into the pot. And it is tradition to cook a Fondue over a flame. Gel is not that effective than spirit but more safety. You will ne a "Rechaud" where the pot comes on it. Somethings like this: [A typically Rechaud for Cheese Fondue at ebay] Put the cheese mixture into the pot, start cooking on the normal hot plate (but slowly) and stir up all the times. You have to avoid to scorch the cheese otherwise you can throw away it and start from scratch. Making the dishes is not that hard. only plates, forkes and the pot gets dirty...but your flat will smell for a few days after :-) Enjoy it and good luck Daniel
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
I personally prefer the flame fondue, it's more romantic and more interesting. The thing that makes a great fondue is not the pot but the ingredients and the company. BTW, if you think $300 is a lot for a for fondue pot, you better look out for how much you're going to spend on the premium cheeses or chocolate to put in the pot! Marc
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
But that is just me.
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My wife and I were given a gift certificate to a local fondue restaurant. We loved it. We have never been to one before or after. Price is a tad steep. We totally went off about the experience to my parents. They went. They loved it. Now my dad wants to get my mom a fondue set. Well... he wants me to buy it. He gave me $300 (Yikes!) to buy it with. So I'm wondering are any of you extremely well versed in fondue out of the home? What's a very high end full-service set that you would recommend? I'm so crazy about the idea I think I might sell some of my nerd-gear to buy my wife one. She'd love it but I'd have to sell stuff to get it. So folks do you know what's really good and high end? Is electric better than flame? I think I'd prefer electric. The place we went did it all electric and it sure seemed a simple way to go. If the pot is big enough then I can climb in and soak my weary bones. Of course that would give my wife pure glee as she's always wanted to put a fork in me... :omg: :laugh: Seriously though. I need some advice if you have any. Some fondue recipe books would be great too. My dad really wants to top this out as it's going to be there 50th Christmas together and I think that just ROCKS!!!:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose: Oh! They want at least 3 pot/burners so that they can do cheese in one, main course in the other and desert in the final pot. It'd be great to have like 1.5qt - 3qt - 1.5qt or something like that. This is going to be so cool.
I would never get one after seeing the party when I was a kid. The burner and pot caught fire. The host grabbed it and ran for the door with huge flames coming off it and put it in the driveway.:~
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