The word fondue comes from the French word fondre and it means to melt
or to blend. They should have named it after the French word for
outstandingly delicious but even that would be limiting. There are so
many varieties and types of fondues out there that perhaps one word
really can't describe it.

I'm sure you've probably heard of or even tried cheese fondue. It was
popular in the 70ies. If you weren't around back then, maybe you got a
fondue pot as a wedding present and have been meaning to try it. Or
maybe you have never tried it at all. Whatever your background, this
guide will show you the basics of cheese fondue and hopefully get you
excited to experiment with the many other varieties such as hot oil,
broth or dessert fondues.

Cheese fondue originated in the alps at the end of winter when food
supplies were low. Farmers would use what they had on hand to feed
their families. Cheese, bread and wine were usually all that was
available. So they threw the wine and cheese in a pot and dipped their
bread in there and waited for Spring.

So why is fondue popular again? It's not because people are having a
hard time finding food during the winter. Supermarkets took care of
that problem. No, fondue is popular again because it's fun and
delicious. A fondue party is a great way to have a dinner party. All
the prep can be done before the guests arrive and the host can enjoy
the meal and their company without running back and forth from the
kitchen to the dinner table.

Okay, so lets get you cooking. First thing you'll need to try fondue

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