Fondue Night

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Today's at home date ideas is a fondue night. This is a relatively easy and fun date night idea, with minimal preparation. Below is a recipe for yummy cheese fondue.

Cheese Fondue

2 cups lightly packed shredded Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces)

1 1/2 cups lightly packed shredded Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup low-sodium, good-quality chicken broth

1/8 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon finely minced or pressed garlic

1/4 teaspoon ground black or white pepper

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Dash of paprika

DIRECTIONS

Place both the shredded Gruyere and Swiss cheeses in a gallon-size resealable bag with the cornstarch and shake until evenly coated.

Once the cheese is melted and begins to just barely simmer, add the remaining spices and move it immediately to the table on the fondue stand with the sterno flame below. It should be the consiste

In a stove top-safe fondue pot (or in a regular saucepan or electric fondue pot), add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cheese, a small handful at a time, stirring constantly, but not briskly. It works best to use a wooden spoon and and stir in an S-shaped motion, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot so it doesn't burn.ncy of warm honey. Add more or less cheese for perfect consistency and additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Recipe Source: Mel’s Kitchen

Serve this cheese fondue with veggies like broccoli, potatoes, crackers, bread etc. For the Chocolate Fondue simply pick up some chocolate melts and melt them in the microwave or your fondue pot. Dip ideas include strawberries, bananas, angel food cake, wafers and other cookies and fruit. Create an ambiance by finding a romantic playlist on an internet radio site. Light some candles if you choose. For an activity to do look over the questions listed below. Print them up, cut them apart and put them in a bowl. Ask each other questions, or even make up your own. Using conversation starters can help provide something new and exciting to your regular routine.

What is your favorite memory of us?

When was the last time I made you laugh?

What is your favorite outfit that I wear?

Is there something that you wish we did for a date night?

What is your favorite thing to do together?

What is your favorite thing to do, when you have nothing to do?

Where is one place you would like to visit?

Where do you believe we go after we die?

What makes you feel loved?

How can we create a better marriage?

How would you spend a million dollars if you were given it?

What is something that is worrying you?

What are your plans for the next 5 years, the next 10?

What has been your favorite date night?

What is something I do that makes you feel loved?

Relationship Tip: Take time to have conversation about your marriage, and about your life. Don’t get so caught up in talking about kids or work that you don’t take time to have meaningful conversations that will help your relationship to grow.