What a FFFUN day! 
It was filled with facials, fitness, fondue, and family! 
This morning, our facials took a lot longer than expected, so my sister and I nixed our trip to the gym. While my sis showered and got ready, I went for a quick 30-minute run around her neighborhood. I loved running outside in the sunshine– it felt like a spring day! 
After my run, I refueled with an orange and a scoop of almond butter directly from the jar (not pictured).
When my mom arrived at my sister’s apartment, the three of us chatted while enjoying some coffee. Of course, I went with the iced version.
My mom’s coffee mug was as big as her head! 
(She’s trying not to laugh in this photo!)
After our coffee break, we headed to Gordon’s for Fondue Fest ’10.
The event was part hands-on/part-demonstration, which included information about the history of fondue, an overview of traditional recipes, and how to make fondue.
The menu for the event was quite impressive– it included 5 different fondues!
- Traditional Cheese Fondue – Gruyere & Emmenthaler
- Savory Cheese Fondue – Irish Cheddar & Stout
- Brie and Pesto Fondue
- Chocolate Dessert Fondue
- Flaming Turtle Fondue (from The Melting Pot)
And a whole slew of dippers, including:
- Apples
- Broccoli
- Grape Tomatoes
- Savory Herbed Mini Cupcakes
- Walnut Bread
- Sausage
- Mission Figs
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Orange Citrus Mini Cupcakes
- Brownies
- Marshmallows
The instructors for the class explained how to make fondue and then let us loose to make our own from scratch.
The class divided itself into 2-3 smaller groups to make the various fondue recipes.
Our group made traditional Cheese Fondue.
Here’s my mom rubbing garlic on the inside of the pot.
I started with a good-size plate of food.
Then dipped each piece in a different pot of cheese.
I loved ALL of the fondues! I really couldn’t decide on my favorite.
The cheese fondues were paired with a French white wine and an Irish Stout.
After my first plate of food, I had a few more bites.
And, then it was time for dessert!
We had a Chocolate Dessert Fondue and a Flaming Turtle Fondue.
My sister and I shared a plate of dipped fruit and Orange Citrus Mini Cupcakes. Holy yum!
And, then I went back for a few more chocolaty bites. I especially loved the chocolate dipped brownies!
Dessert was paired with a sweet dessert wine. Mmm!
Mom and me!
I’m soooo stuffed right now! 
I’m not sure what’s for dinner, but it’s definitely going to be something light!
I’m taking the rest of the evening off from working/laptop/internet, so enjoy the evening, guys! I’m off to relax (and digest).
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How fun! Looks very yummy! This is the type of party I’d like to go to.
That fondue class looks like so much fun! And the Brie and Pesto from the list sounds delicious
that looks like so much fun! I’ve always wanted to have a fondue party. Glad you had a nice time with your family
I live minutes from Gordon’s, and have still failed to go there. I need to start attending some of these events they have – they sound so informative and fun!
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