Fondue or melted cheese is a Swiss communal dish. Initially the cheese was served in earthen pots and forks were used to dip bits of food into the melted cheese. The fondue was kept over a small burner. Nowadays, stylish, simple and compact fondue sets are available to serve this tasty dish in an enticing manner.
Although fondue existed in the 18th century, it started to be eaten worldwide in the 20th century. With rising demand and different varieties of fondue, fondue sets in which fondue was served started becoming popular. From earthenware to steel, fondue sets have been in vogue for a long time.
Fondue sets, like any other items of crockery, come in various shapes, sizes, colours and styles. Each of these fondue sets comprises a certain number of pieces. The main parts of a fondue set are a handled pot, a stand and a burner, while some elaborate sets may also include condiment trays. Of course, a fondue set is incomplete without the forks. Some may include six forks, although there are often even more. A gel form of burner is generally used.
The handled pots may be made of different materials. Ceramic ones are quite neat and are available in attractive colours like red, blue and yellow. Your fondue set can easily match your decor. Stoneware casserole pots are yet another form of handled pot in which the melted cheese can be served and kept over the burner. Cast iron and steel fondue sets are becoming the latest trend in modern homes and are considered unbreakable.
Electric fondue sets are also available as an alternative to the normal burners. Some people may prefer these modern electric fondue sets due to convenience and safety. However, the majority of people like to have fondue the traditional way. Fondue sets are compact in size and thus easy to store in your kitchen cabinet too. Their easy mechanism makes fondue preparation and its serving equally as enjoyable as tasting it. There is some etiquette involved when serving fondue. The same piece of food should not be dipped in the fondue more than once, people should avoid touching their mouth to the fork and you should use a different fork for a meat fondue.
Fondues are not just made of cheese. The chocolate fondue set is becoming popular all over the world. A chocolate fondue can be presented in the form of a chocolate fountain for which different fondue sets are available. Find your perfect fondue set and enjoy fondue as it was envisioned by the Swiss.
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