Chocolate Fondue Party: Invite Friends & Enjoy!

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The discussion revolves around the idea of hosting a chocolate fondue party, specifically focusing on the use of chocolate fondue fountains. Participants share their experiences, equipment, and thoughts on the potential gathering, including humorous anecdotes and concerns about the functionality of the fountains.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in attending a chocolate fondue party, with one suggesting that having a fountain would attract guests.
  • One participant mentions already owning a chocolate fondue fountain and considers using it for an upcoming gathering.
  • Concerns are raised about the reliability of cheaper chocolate fondue fountains, with a participant sharing a story about a malfunctioning fountain that caused a mess at a party.
  • Another participant humorously notes the potential chaos that could ensue from a malfunctioning fountain, likening it to a comedic scene.
  • There is a light-hearted competition regarding the size and quality of participants' chocolate fondue fountains.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the fun and appeal of a chocolate fondue party, but there are differing views on the reliability and quality of various chocolate fondue fountains, particularly regarding cheaper models.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific experiences with chocolate fondue fountains, highlighting issues related to their functionality and the potential for messes, but no consensus is reached on the best type of fountain to use.

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Readers interested in hosting social gatherings, particularly those involving food and dessert, may find this discussion relevant.

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But wolram, I already have one of these!

http://www.chefscatalog.com/images/catalog/large/20321_lg.jpg

It may be smaller than what you have (oh dear, this is now beginning to sound like my chocolate fondue fountain is bigger than your chocolate fondue fountain), but I am seriously considering having that on for the next PF Unofficial Gathering in Chicago this March.

:)

Zz.
 
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I think if you have one of those the ladies will visit. :approve:
 
Can I come as well?
 
Awww Wolram, you don't need anything special to tempt me to come over. :smile:
 
I want to come too
 
Evo said:
Awww Wolram, you don't need anything special to tempt me to come over. :smile:

Yipppe, my heart is pounding:biggrin: but will you need an hot water bottle:cry:
 
arildno said:
Can I come as well?

I would welcome all PFers, i just hope you will all forgive the sparsness of my cott.
 
ZapperZ said:
But wolram, I already have one of these!

http://www.chefscatalog.com/images/catalog/large/20321_lg.jpg

It may be smaller than what you have (oh dear, this is now beginning to sound like my chocolate fondue fountain is bigger than your chocolate fondue fountain), but I am seriously considering having that on for the next PF Unofficial Gathering in Chicago this March.

:)

Zz.
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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My boss went to a party where they had one of these things, and she said somehow it had gotten clogged with chocolate and it BLEW UP!111
 
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Math Is Hard said:
My boss went to a party where they had one of these things, and she said somehow it had gotten clogged with chocolate and it BLEW UP!111

The cheap ones do not have a very good heater control. You can get the cheap ones for less than ... oh, $60 or so. If the fountain recommends that you melt your chocolate FIRST before pouring it into the fountain, chances are it doesn't have a good heater to maintain the chocolate in liquid form.

Also, someone people just throw chucks of chocolate into the fountain to replenish it after it has started running. That's a complete no-no.

Zz.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
My boss went to a party where they had one of these things, and she said somehow it had gotten clogged with chocolate and it BLEW UP!111

Truth be told, I'd welcome being caught in that blast.
 
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Zapper, my boss did mention that the party host had purchased the fountain, so I believe it was one of the less expensive models. Probably didn't have the best heater, like you said.

Matthyaouw, it sounded kinda fun to me, too, but the problem was that the host was throwing a rather formal dinner party, and well.. I'm sure a few dry cleaning bills were to him sent in the week following! Still, I'm sure the guests will be talking about that party for years. It would have made a perfect "Three Stooges" scene!
 

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