April 11th is National Cheese Fondue Day #NationalCheeseFondueDay, I don’t know about you but I’ve had Chocolate Fondue but never Cheese Fondue. As far as I know neither had Charlie. If you ask me about David I don’t know if he has had Cheese Fondue or not.
Now, I have a question for you. Have you had Cheese Fondue? If so what did you think of the Cheese Fondue and why? What is your favorite Cheese to use? What do you like to dip in the Cheese Fondue and why? Do you have a favorite Fondue Pot you like to use?
National Cheese Fondue Day is celebrated each year on April 11th since Cheese is such a popular delicious ingredient, National Cheese Fondue Day which recognizes a food holiday that many enjoy. Don’t they?
Just incase you didn’t know Fondue is a dish of Melted Cheese or other ingredients, served in a communal pot, known as the Caquelon. if I had been #Homeschooling Charlie full time the Caquelon would have been a spelling word for Charlie and a #teaching moment.
This pot is placed over a small portable stove known as the réchaud. People then dip Bread into the Cheese using long-stemmed forks. You can also use Meat, Crackers, and Vegetables that may also be dipped into Cheese. Cheese Fondue is a recipe that consists of a blend of Cheeses, Wine, and Seasoning. Fondue is a common delicacy that is available at most restaurants and can be easily made at home.
Did you know Fondue has been around for Centuries, but the original Cheese Fondue recipe was only published in 1875. Before this, there was a dish called ‘Fondue’ that resembled a scramble, which was a mixture of Eggs and sometimes Truffles.
In 1905, Cornstarch was introduced to Switzerland which led to Eggs and Truffles being removed and fondue becoming a Cheese-based dish. You can dip Bread, Gherkin Pickles, Garlic Cloves, Olives, Onions, and more while some people prefer Fruits like Grapes for a lighter repast. The Fondue is cooked on a stove and it is then poured into the Fondue Pot where it is served at the table.
It is not known who made the first Cheese. Some records suggest that it might have been accidentally made by an Arabian merchant. The merchant put his supply of Milk into a pouch made from a Sheep’s stomach, as he traveled across the desert.
The rennet in the lining of the pouch, combined with the heat of the Sun, caused the Milk to separate into curd and whey. He found that the whey satisfied his thirst and that the Cheese had a delightful flavor that kept him full for a long time.
Several different traditions go with eating fondue. One is the eating of the crispy Cheese left at the bottom of the pot which is referred to as ‘la religieuse.’ Another tradition is the custom of what happens when your cube of Bread falls off of your fork. Ideally, if someone’s Bread falls off, they have to buy a round of drinks for the table!
How To Celebrate National Cheese Fondue Day
- If you have the means and the opportunity today to celebrate National Cheese Fondue Day then you should prepare up your very own Cheese Fondue. Purchase your favorite Bread, or back your favorite type of Bread or purchase Vegetables, Fruits, and Meat to dip in the fondue.
- Invite your family and friends over for a fondue game night on National Cheese Fondue Day. If someone’s Bread falls into the Cheese, they will have to buy everyone a round of drinks. You can also come up with your own games.
- Post a photo of the Cheese Fondue that you made on Social Media with the hashtag #NationalCheeseFondueDay and encourage your friends to do the same.
Facts About Cheese
- Cheese can be addictive but Cheese contains a chemical that can trigger opioid receptors in the human brain. I didn’t know this. Did you?
- There are more than 1,800 varieties of Cheese and it would take about five years if you tried one Cheese per day to try them all. which is a hard, smooth-textured Cheese made from Cow’s Milk.
- Pule is the world’s most expensive Cheese and a pound can be sold for as much as $600 to $1,000. I don’t know about you but I’ve never heard of Pule and at that price I don’t expect to. What about you?
- Cheese is one of Pizza Hut’s main ingredients and did you know Pizza Hut uses about 300 million pounds of Cheese annually? That’s a whole lotta Cheese.
Why People Love National Cheese Fondue Day
You can spend time with friends and family because Cheese Fondue nights bring friends together because Cheese Fondue is a great excuse to share a meal with your loved ones.
. National Cheese Fondue Day lauds a dish that despite its simplicity, is delicious and easy to prepare.
If you’ve been wanting to take a day off from cooking, then National Cheese Fondue Day is the perfect day to do so.
Recipe for Cheese Fondue:
Utensils: Electric Fondue Pot Set with 2 Pots, Candy & Chocolate Melting Pot, Melting Chocolate Warmer for Dipping, Fondue Pot Electric Set, Fondue Forks Included, 2.5 Cups, Brown
Level: Easy- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Total: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min
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1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch nutmeg
Assorted dippers
In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside. Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid. Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot. Serve with chunks of French and pumpernickel breads. Some other suggestions are Granny Smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus. Spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
