A fondue dinner at home could be especially appealing to couples with young children. It’s hard to find a babysitter on Valentine’s Day

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal live. John 3:16 (NIV)

Most people already have a fondue pot gathering dust in their closets somewhere. Now would be a perfect time to take it out and dust it off. If you don’t already own a fondue pot then it’s time to take the plunge and buy one. They are relatively in-expensive these days and think about all the romantic dinners you could make. Romantic Valentine’s Day meals could become a regular event.

When buying a fondue pot, choose an electric one. They are the most versatile and some are even dishwasher safe. Electric fondue pots have their own heating element so you just dial in a temperature and you’re all set. The pots that need sterno or a candle don’t get hot enough to cook all fondue recipes. You may need to heat your ingredients on the stove and then transfer them to the fondue pot. Save yourself the hassle and get an electric fondue pot. The newest pots even have magnetic power cords that snap off when tugged. If you’ve ever cleaned hot cheese out of a carpet you’ll know why this feature is important.

The perfect menu for Valentine’s Day fondue should include a cheese fondue and chocolate fondue. Here are two great recipes to get your started.

Swiss Fondue
2 cups dry White Wine
1 Garlic Clove
1 lb Swiss Cheese
3 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp White Pepper
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste

Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic clove and add clove to pot
Heat up the White Wine & Lemon Juice on medium low heat - should be hot but do not boil
Mix Flour and Cheese in a bowl
Slowly add cheese mixture while stirring
Add remainder of ingredients while stirring
Optional: Add a splash of Kirsch or Blackberry Brandy

To Dip: Italian bread cut into cubes, vegetables, flat breads

Chocolate Fondue
8 oz Premium Chocolate (chopped)
1 cup Whipping Cream
2 tsp Grand Marnier (optional)

Over low flame, heat Cream until warm (DO NOT BOIL)
Slowly add chocolate while stirring
Mixture will become smooth
Stir in liqueur

To Dip: Strawberries, Bananas, Apple Slices, Pound Cake, Angel Food Cake, Pretzels, Pineapple Chunks, Marshmallows

Staying at home on Valentine’s Day isn’t a bad thing. In fact it could be great if you create a romantic environment, set the mood, open a nice bottle of wine and serve fondue. You may never go out on Valentine’s Day again.

Anthony Tripodi is the webmaster of GoFondue.com - The Home of Fondue. If you're looking for more information about making fondue or more chocolate fondue recipes, visit http://www.gofondue.com

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