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It's time to indulge in some delicious chocolate on National Chocolate Fondue Day, February 5! This special day has been around since the mid-1990s and celebrates the delectable treat of melted chocolate. It is believed that fondue originated in Switzerland and it can be made with a variety of ingredients such as cream, butter, fruit juices, liqueurs or even beer. Enjoy this delightful treat with your friends and family for an extra sweet celebration!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Swiss National Dish</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fondue was declared a Swiss national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union to increase cheese consumption in the country.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fondue's American Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>The New York World's Fair introduced fondue to the United States, sparking interest among Americans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fondue Party Trend</div><div class='timeline-text'>The trend of hosting fondue parties gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s with a variety of options including cheese, meat, and chocolate fondue.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Chocolate Fondue</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chocolate fondue was invented in the 1980s by Konrad Egli at his restaurant in New York to promote his imported Swiss chocolate brand, Toblerone.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fondue Specialty Restaurants</div><div class='timeline-text'>Restaurants specializing in fondue, the most famous being "The Melting Pot", got popular. Here, people could enjoy a variety of fondues, including chocolate.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Mid-1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of National Chocolate Fondue Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Chocolate Fondue Day became a declared observance, celebrated every February 5 to honor the delicious treat of melted chocolate.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fondue party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a night of fondue, with a variety of dippers to choose from such as fruit, marshmallows, cookies, brownies and pretzels.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own chocolate fondue</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>With just a few simple ingredients like chocolate chips, cream, butter and liqueur, you can make your own chocolate fondue in the comfort of your own home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local chocolate shop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many local chocolatiers offer specialties like freshly made chocolate fondue that are only available on certain days. Be sure to check out what's on offer before National Chocolate Fondue Day rolls around!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try out a new recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take this day as an opportunity to try something new and whip up a special version of chocolate fondue. You can get creative by adding flavors or spices to give it an extra kick.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of fondue fun and ask them to bring their favorite dippers to share with everyone. It'll be an unforgettable way to celebrate National Chocolate Fondue Day!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chocolate is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What's not to love about chocolate? From dark and rich cocoa flavors to sweet and sugary white chocolate, chocolate fondue offers something for everyone. Fondue also allows you to explore the world of flavor combinations by letting you dip different types of fruit or other snacks into your melted chocolate mixture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chocolate fondue is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making your own chocolate fondue is a snap! All you need are two ingredients - chocolate chips and heavy cream - which can be easily found at any store. Once you have your melted mixture ready, all it takes is some creative dippers like fresh strawberries, marshmallows, or pretzels to bring everything together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chocolate Fondue makes a great party snack</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's a birthday party or a date night in, nothing says special event better than a homemade chocolate fondue fountain! It's a fantastic way to get everyone involved in the festivities, as they can all choose their favorite dipping treats and customize the flavors according to their tastes. Plus, its such an easy and fun thing to whip up that you'll never run out of ideas for how to enjoy it!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Chocolate Fondue Originated in the 1960s</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although fondue as a concept has been around for centuries, chocolate fondue specifically was only introduced in the 1960s by a Swiss restaurateur Konrad Egli.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>You Can Use Different Types of Chocolate for Fondue</h3><p class='facts-content'>While most chocolate fondues use semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, you can experiment with white, dark, milk chocolate or a combination of both.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>You Can Dip Almost Anything in Chocolate Fondue</h3><p class='facts-content'>Fruits such as strawberries and bananas are common, but marshmallows, cakes and even cookies can be dunked into the delicious molten chocolate.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Chocolate Fondue is Customarily Served in a Fondue Pot Called Caquelon</h3><p class='facts-content'>The pot is designed to keep the chocolate warm and liquid without scorching it, offering a delightful experience.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fondue Party was a Fad in the U.S. during the 1970s</h3><p class='facts-content'>Introduced in the U.S. from Switzerland, fondue parties became popular social events during the 1970s. Each guest would have a long slender fork to dip and eat directly from the common pot.</p></div></div>
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