Dave Smith wrote:
> Goomba38 wrote:
>
>> Is there a time of year when pineapple isn't in season or available? Or
>> should I ask when is it best? I seem to see them year round so perhaps
>> I've lost touch with the pineapple growing season....?
>
> The stores around here seem to have pineapple almost all the time, and it
> always seems to be pretty good if you pick them carefully. The best method I
> have found it to look for one that you can easily pull out a leaf from the
> middle of the top end.
>
Yes, that's how I learned to judge a pineapple too. The smell can be
deceptive.
>
>>
>> And I think cheese fondue sounds like a great meal later this week when
>> I have guests coming to town and need a simple meal on their arrival
>> day. I imagine that then serving a chocolate fondue for dessert might be
>> a bit redundant or cliche, but it certainly would be a simple fix-ahead
>> meal.
>
> I think of fondue as more of a party food, not really a meal.

I can easily make a cheese fondue with all the dippers, and a salad and
dessert into a casual meal.