What to do with fondue?????

[TDC Nala]

I'd love the recipe!

I need to try the Trader Joes fondue, too. What section of the store is it in?

in my TJ's (Tysons Corner, VA) it's with the bread.

 

[DisneyPhD]

I'd love the recipe!

I need to try the Trader Joes fondue, too. What section of the store is it in?

I found it in the refridge section, near the meats. I haven't tried it yet, but am looking forward too it.

Still looking for a good dessert fondue recipe. I guess I could resort to chocolate chips with butter. That melts up well and makes a good sauce. Any other ideas?

FYI, I found the candy can Joe Joes at TJ and some dark chocolate covered star cookies that are great. Oh the new raspberry brie (sp) pastry rolls are to die for too. I was doing great on eating healthy this week and then went to TJ before lunch. It wasn't a good plan, but so yummy!

 

[DisneyPhD]

Oh, about the beer. Both DH and I are not beer drinkers, but I don't freak out about it being in small amounts in food. We love the beer soup at Canada in Epcot. I wouldn't have any in the house and would have to buy some just for that. We used to beer bater fish. In fact back in my can't eat eggs or milk days (DD's food allergy) I was greatful for beer battered things. I could have onion rings and all kinds of things they would normally use egg or milk to batter things with . The recipe sounds yummy, thanks for posting it.

 

[jipsy]

This reminds me of the time back in the 80's that someone at work gave my mother a recipe for beer bread. We lived in a dry county, so my mother had to drive to the next county to buy beer. She called me to ask what kind to buy for beer bread (not sure why she called me ) but anyway, I told her it didn't matter. It was just to make the bread rise. She bought ONE can of beer, made them put it in a paper bag, put it in her trunk and drove all the way back home into our dry county scared to death she was going to be pulled over and arrested for transporting an illegal substance.

 

[DisneyPhD]

This reminds me of the time back in the 80's that someone at work gave my mother a recipe for beer bread. We lived in a dry county, so my mother had to drive to the next county to buy beer. She called me to ask what kind to buy for beer bread (not sure why she called me ) but anyway, I told her it didn't matter. It was just to make the bread rise. She bought ONE can of beer, made them put it in a paper bag, put it in her trunk and drove all the way back home into our dry county scared to death she was going to be pulled over and arrested for transporting an illegal substance.

Sounds like something my mother would do.

We have one can of beer in the house. It is so old I shudder to think about it. I think we bought a six back 2 summers or 3 ago for the slugs. We didn't have slug problems this summer so we didn't use it. If you put a pan of beer in the yard the slugs will be attracted to it, crawl in it and night and drown.

I keep waiting for some desperate teenager who comes to our house to steal it, drink it make him or herself sick from it.

 

[jipsy]

Here you go - something to get rid of your old beer next spring:

Jerry Baker's Grandmother's Lawn Tonic

Ingredients

- One (1) 10-gallon hose-end sprayer. You can use any size hose-end sprayer you can find. The "10-gallon" size is just a reference to the hose-end sprayers capacity when under pressure from your hose. It does not mean the sprayer has a 10-gallon tank. If you don't already have a hose-end sprayer (a device with a little plastic jug, usually about a quart to a quart-and-a-half in size, with a nozzle top that attaches to your hose) you can use any hose-end sprayer you can find. Just adjust the mixture accordingly if your sprayer holds less than the recipe calls for. Most homeowners say they need two sprayers-full to cover 5,000 square feet, or the average lawn. But everyone's sprayer has a different flow rate.

- One (1) full can of regular cola or other carbonated beverage with sugar (no diet, regular only)

-One (1) full can of beer. Do not use light beer.

-One half (1/2) Cup of Liquid dishwashing soap. Do not use anti-bacterial dishwashing liquid.

-One half (1/2) Cup of household ammonia.

-One half (1/2) Cup of mouthwash, any brand.


Instructions -

Pour the mixture into the 10-gallon hose-end sprayer (other sizes will work too).

Apply evenly.

In high heat, apply every three weeks.

The liquid soap is a wetting agent, helping the formula penetrate to the roots. The ammonia promotes growth and turns your lawn green. The mouthwash kills the bugs and grubs. Do NOT use anti-bacterial dishwashing liquid in the mixture as it will kill off important microbes in the lawn and soil that help "digest" thatch.

The tonic is best applied in the evening after you mow. You do not need to additionally water your lawn as you're applying it with water and it's already going to the roots of your lawn. We have had no reports of the tonic being hazardous to your pet.

 

[aynt79]

I highly recommend some sort of double boiler, to keep things from burning. I have an official fondue pot, but I still put water and a metal bowl in it to create a double boiler. Fondue pots are nice so you can put it on the table and still keep the cheese/chocolate warm and melted. If you do buy one, I suggest an electric one, easier to regulate temps.

This is the cheese fondue recipe I use, it's supposed to be from the Melting Pot:

Equal Parts (50-50) Sharp cheddar and Emmanthaler cheese (the emmanthaler will balance out the sharpness of the cheddar), enough for about 1 1/2 to 2 cups
about 1/3 cup beer
1 clove garlic, minced
dash or two worchestireshire sauce
about 1 teas. mustard powder
dash cayenne pepper

Get the beer very hot (enough to melt the cheese) and then add cheese, stirring to acheive the desired consistency. There are no rules here, just use your judgement to get a nice, creamy consistency and flavor). Add other ingredients and mix.

Normally I don't buy "fancy" cheese and just use a mix of mild and sharp shredded cheese. I also have fed this to kids, and noone was running around drunk

For stuff to dip: Bread (sourdough is good, you need something pretty solid b/c the fluffy stuff will fall apart), carrots, celery, cauliflower, green apples.

For a chocolate fondue, I usually just mix cream and chocolate chips together until I get the consistency I want. I think it's easier and less messy to melt the chocolate on the stove and then transfer to the fondue pot to keep warm.To get fancy you can also add (after the 1st ingredients are melted): marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, cordials, whatever you have that's good mixed with chocolate.

 

[Mean Queen]

After more visits to the Melting Pot than I care to admit, I have perfected their beer cheese recipe, though I don't have exact measurements. Here's my version of the recipe.

1 can of Milwaukee's Best - yes, the Melting Pot uses this cheap beer and charges you lots for it. Let it boil.
Add minced garlic - put in 1 tsp or 2 depending on how much you like.
Add dry mustard powder, a few shakes.
Now add your cheese mixture - 2/3 sharp cheddar and 1/3 swiss (they use emanthieler or something like that, I use standard swiss) mixed with a little flour.
Keep adding the cheese and mixing until it becomes thick enough to stick to bread. Then add a few dashes of worcestershire sauce.

I've made this on the stove before then transferred to a crock pot to keep warm.

 

[DisneyPhD]

So my best friend called who I don't get to see too much anymore. She invited herself over tomorrow so I told her we were having a fondue party (and BTW do you have a pot for it?) Turns out she did but gave it away. DH remembers that his mom did have one so I am going to run over there tomorrow to see if I can get it. If not the double boiler and sticks will work.

I am going to get some bread little sausages and maybe mushrooms, the rest I have. Not so sure about carrots, carrots and cheese?

I think we might even try chocolate for dessert. Strawberries, firm bananas, some of the apples from the cheese. Any other suggestions?

I am going to stick with the Trader Joes cheese for now, but might try some melt it myself too. Maybe I need to get a fresh can of beer, oh wait, I can have my friend bring one, her DH keeps it around the house.

 

[yearbook50]

I am going to get some bread little sausages and maybe mushrooms, the rest I have. Not so sure about carrots, carrots and cheese?

I think we might even try chocolate for dessert. Strawberries, firm bananas, some of the apples from the cheese. Any other suggestions?

I like Carrots & Swiss Cheese Fondue, but I may be weird.

For dessert - Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Pound Cake, Cherries, Pineapple

 

[DisneyPhD]

I like Carrots & Swiss Cheese Fondue, but I may be weird.

For dessert - Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Pound Cake, Cherries, Pineapple

Oh, all good ideas!

I want to get things that my youngest will eat with out any of the sauce. She was allergic to milk and eggs. She can have small amounts now, but isn't really used to the taste and wont eat it. The chocolate she will have no problems with though.

We are going to party!

Has anyone ever seen a Canadian show called "Corner Gas?"

http://www.cornergas.com/

I love this strange show. Anyway the other night they had one where someone got a fondue pot at a garage sale and they started a fondue club. Rule number one, you don't talk about fondue club. It was pretty funny.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

For dessert - Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Pound Cake, Cherries, Pineapple

Oh, and pieces of rice krispies treats. Paigevz and I went to Melting Pot recently and they served these with the chocolate fondue and we almost fought over them.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Oh, and pieces of rice krispies treats. Paigevz and I went to Melting Pot recently and they served these with the chocolate fondue and we almost fought over them.

Hey, I have some of those already!

 

[yearbook50]

OP, I know you can't have this with your daughter's allergies, but to others that want a great pound cake, this is the recipe I use for mine:

Sour Cream Pound Cake

INGREDIENTS:

* 3 cups granulated sugar
* 1 cup butter
* 6 eggs, separated
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 cup sour cream
* 3 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION:

Cream together sugar and butter, add the egg yolks one at time; beat well after each addition. Blend in vanilla and sour cream. Into a separate bowl, sift sifted flour, salt, and soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to batter; beat well.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the cake batter. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan and bake at 300° for about 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done.

Test by sticking with toothpick. When nothing is on toothpick, cake is done.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Mods, can you lock this thread?





First of all, I'm getting too hungry and second of all, if it isn't locked now I'm going to have to go out tomorrow and get the ingredients for fondue.

 

[yearbook50]

Mods, can you lock this thread?





First of all, I'm getting too hungry and second of all, if it isn't locked now I'm going to have to go out tomorrow and get the ingredients for fondue.

Fondue Party for all!

I do have all the ingredients ready for swiss cheese fondue, except the wine (I drank the rest of it tonight ) so I should go out and get some.

 

[sha_lyn]

I have 2 fondue pot
a metal one for broth or oil, and a ceramic one ofr cheese or chocolate
OP... since you mentioned your DD is alergic to milk/cheese you might want to try a broth fondue for her
http://www.recipezaar.com/70026
http://www.recipezaar.com/126082 ..... You could use apple juice (especially something tart like granny smith) in place of the wine

I also found this really easy dessert fondue for those of us who can have milk
http://www.recipezaar.com/70026

 

[BabyPiglet]

Nothing worse to hear about at 2 AM when you're hungry, than cheesey fondue.

Great.

 

[aynt79]

For dipping in chocolate we sometimes have: marshmallows, those marshmallows that are covered in toasted coconut, chocolate chip cookies, oreos, brownies, strawberries, bananas, pineapple chunks, cheesecake (better to drizzle on than dip). Basically, I walk up and down the cookie and fruit aisles and see what would look good dipped in chocolate

 

[DisneyPhD]

Lily's food allergies are much better now, things like milk and eggs cooked in pound cake she can tolerate rather well. She just has not developed the taste for milk products like cheese and creams. She will eat pizza, but will pick off most of the cheese, and likes ice cream but it makes me nervous for her to eat too much of it. I had her tested over a year ago and the doctor said we could start reintroducing it slowly at that time. It really has been a slow process. I think I need to get one more test run to ease my mind that she really can have it. Right now she won't eat it and I won't push it.

So for the fondue she can have all the foods, just not dip it. She will be fine with that. Except the chocolate. She will be all over the chocolate. The little bit of milk in that she will be ok with. I use dark chocolate for melting, I can even use milk free butter to smooth it up.

My older DD loves cheese so the party is really more for her. I am lactose in tolerant, so I will have to limit myself and take like 3 lactose ultra pills. Man I love cheese.

Those recipes and links look good shy lyn, thanks I will explore that site more!

Sorry for getting everyone in the mood for fondue (no I am not really.)