Last night we had a fondue celebration dinner. Why are
we celebrating, you ask?? I got a new job!! WOOHOOO! I am moving to
another law firm and will still be doing some business development (as I am now)
but I will also be doing a lot of events in the Chicago office. I am SO EXCITED for this move. I will definitely miss the friends I have
made at my current job, but I think this is a really good opportunity for me to
get back to doing something I am passionate about.
So we had a lovely French/Swiss themed dinner last night
with cheese fondue and champagne. It was
the PERFECT way to celebrate. Note: I am
eating only lettuce today though….
Here is how I made it:
Fondue:
1 clove garlic
1 cup (or more) dry white wine
1 lb. Beaufort, gruyere, swiss, or comte. (I used a mixture
of all four)
1 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbs. Cornstarch
We ate it with a crusty French baguette, granny smith apples,
and pears. I suggest going ahead and cutting them up before starting the fondue
because it goes very quickly once you start.
Grate the cheese and set aside in bowl. Rub the garlic clove around the pot then
bring the wine to a simmer in it. While
the wine is coming to a simmer, toss the cheese in the cornstarch. Slowly add the cheese to the wine, whisking
in a figure 8 motion. (I added about a handful at a time and waited for it to
fully melt before adding more). Once all
the cheese is added, add the nutmeg and salt and pepper. Pour in a bowl to serve and voila!
If it starts to get cold just stick it in the microwave for
about 30 seconds and it will be perfect!
Happy fondue-ing :)
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