Warm and fuzzy
Well, I'm finished! It's holiday time for me!
I'm using the fondue set I got for my birthday (well, the one my dad got to replace the one my sister got -- long story: this one's for anything. It's steel and big. The other was cute, green, ceramic and only for keeping chocolate warm) tomorrow! I have to go out and buy booze for it too! How exciting! Have to take petrol too which will make me spectacularly broke at the end of tomorrow. But hopefully it's worth it.
For lunch/dinner tomorrow:
Classic Fondue
Thoroughly mix together the grated cheese and the flour. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with garlic, then discard.
Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Gradually add the cheese, stirring over a low heat after each addition until completely melted before adding more. Sitr until fondue is smooth and bubbling. Serve with vegetable crudites, apple slices or cubs of coarse textured bread.
Chocolate Fondue
Place prepared chocolate and cup cream into the fondue and gently heat until blended, stirring constantly, if a creamier consistency is preferred, add more cream gradually with the brandy.
Using fondue forks, dip the berries or fruit into the melted chocolate, cool slightly before eating. Do not let this mixture become too hot or the texture will spoil.
I suspect I might be too old to eat this meal and not suffer the consequences *cough*thighs*cough*. But that's ok. I have 3 weeks to lose 3 kilos. I can do it.
Note to self: Make a huuuuuuge salad and finish it. Gotta find that recipe for French vinaigrette again.
French Vinaigrette
In medirum bowl, with wire whisk, mix vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper until blended. In thin, steady stream, whisk in oil until blended. Cover and refrigerate dressing up to 1 week.
1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/2 cup olive oil
I hope to be on LJ more often from now on and not miss so much of people's lives. Hopefully.
I'm using the fondue set I got for my birthday (well, the one my dad got to replace the one my sister got -- long story: this one's for anything. It's steel and big. The other was cute, green, ceramic and only for keeping chocolate warm) tomorrow! I have to go out and buy booze for it too! How exciting! Have to take petrol too which will make me spectacularly broke at the end of tomorrow. But hopefully it's worth it.
For lunch/dinner tomorrow:
Classic Fondue
500g grated Swiss-style cheese- 2T plain flour
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- 11/2 cups dry white wine
- 2-3T kirsch (optional)
- salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste
Thoroughly mix together the grated cheese and the flour. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with garlic, then discard.
Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Gradually add the cheese, stirring over a low heat after each addition until completely melted before adding more. Sitr until fondue is smooth and bubbling. Serve with vegetable crudites, apple slices or cubs of coarse textured bread.
Chocolate Fondue
250g good quality cooking chocolate, grated or chopped
1/2 to 1 cup light cream
dash of brandy or Grand Marnier (optional)
unhulled strawberries or preferred fruit slices or cubes
Place prepared chocolate and cup cream into the fondue and gently heat until blended, stirring constantly, if a creamier consistency is preferred, add more cream gradually with the brandy.
Using fondue forks, dip the berries or fruit into the melted chocolate, cool slightly before eating. Do not let this mixture become too hot or the texture will spoil.
I suspect I might be too old to eat this meal and not suffer the consequences *cough*thighs*cough*. But that's ok. I have 3 weeks to lose 3 kilos. I can do it.
Note to self: Make a huuuuuuge salad and finish it. Gotta find that recipe for French vinaigrette again.
French Vinaigrette
In medirum bowl, with wire whisk, mix vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper until blended. In thin, steady stream, whisk in oil until blended. Cover and refrigerate dressing up to 1 week.
I hope to be on LJ more often from now on and not miss so much of people's lives. Hopefully.