I love fondue. After eating at my favorite restaurant The Melting Pot I went out and bought a fondue set and tried to make fondue at home. I failed miserably. It was terrible. Apparently, there is more to fondue than melting cheese. Enter this book that explains everything about fondue. The author goes into the different types of fondue in different countries. I had no idea there were different types just cheese, chocolate, and broth, the different types of fondue pots, and the pros and cons of each plus the other equipment you need to be successful. Next, she talks about what staples you need to keep in your pantry to have a fondue whenever you want plus she goes into the different cheeses available to have with your fondue. Lastly is manners. What to do and not do when sharing a communal pot or having a fondue party.
Now we get to the yummy recipes. I think I am going to have to work my way through this book and try them all. So far I have tried the cheese and ale recipe and the baked brie recipe. Delicious. This book is thorough but easy to read. It gives you the basics to be successful without being too wordy. I especially liked the cupboard staple list and cheese explanations. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing to read and try out the recipes in this book in exchange for a review. ( )