Amazon.com Review
Though it seems to go in and out style, fondue has actually exhibited staying power since its American heyday in the cocktail-party decades of the '60s and '70s. Fondue is simple to make, and it's social, making it an attractive option for small, simple gatherings. Trudeau's 7-piece chocolate fondue set is a basic starter kit; it's small enough for apartment settings, and its basic black-and-white look can fit in with just about any kitchen or dining scheme. (Trudeau also offers similar sets specifically for cheese and meat fondues.)
A chocolate fondue is traditionally served with cubes of pound cake and sliced or whole fruits such as apples, pears, bananas, or strawberries. The white stoneware bowl has a broad, scalloped rim; besides being a decorative touch, the concavities in the scalloping offer convenient places to scrape excess chocolate from dipped pieces of cake or fruit. Each stainless steel fondue fork has a black-and-white plastic handle to shield hands from heat. The heavy-duty black wire stand has four sturdy feet ending in ball finials with no sharp, scratchy edges.
The stoneware bowl and fondue forks are dishwasher safe; the bowl is also safe for use in the microwave. This 7-piece set from Trudeau comes with a basic chocolate fondue recipe. The 2-1/2-cup bowl and metal stand both measure 6 inches in diameter; the bowl is 2-1/2 inches tall, and the stand is 4 inches tall. Each fondue fork is 7-1/4 inches long. Only one tea candle for melting chocolate is provided; replacements are widely available. Trudeau guarantees this product with a five-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. --Garland Withers
Product Description
7 Pc. Freeform fondue set includes: 14 oz. stoneware casserole, 1 heavy duty wire base with non-skid non-scratch pads, 4 dessert fondue forks, 1 tea light, instructions & recipes included