Shared rituals endure because we adapt their form to keep the connection alive.

The alpine art of fondue

Chapter 1

The alpine birth of a national legend

Chapter 2

The delicious science of the melt

Chapter 3

Unwritten laws of the caquelon

Chapter 4

The global melting pot

Ch 4 · The global melting pot

lara Fondue Bourguignonne

No cheese melting / Just hot oil / Burgundy beef!

The classic moitié-moitié blend

lara Robust, nutty Gruyère AOP pairs with creamy Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP to deliver both rich flavor and smooth melting science.

Quiz

What two specific cheeses are combined to make the classic Swiss 'moitié-moitié' fondue?

Quiz

What does the French term 'moitié-moitié' literally translate to in English?

Shared rituals endure because we adapt their form to keep the connection alive.

The water-based anomaly of Fribourg

lara Locals dip boiled potatoes instead of bread into Fribourg's warm cheese soup.

Quiz

What ingredient is traditionally dipped into Fondue Fribourgeoise instead of bread?

Quiz

What liquid is used instead of white wine in a traditional Fondue Fribourgeoise?

Fun Fact

Chinoise champion: In Switzerland, Fondue Chinoise (broth-based meat fondue) is actually the most popular meal served on Christmas Eve.

Quiz

Which iconic triangular Swiss chocolate brand was used in the very first chocolate fondue recipe?

Quiz

In which city was chocolate fondue invented during a 1964 marketing campaign?

Glossary

fondue (noun)
A dish of hot melted cheese or other warm liquid in which bite-sized pieces of food are dipped. Switzerland introduced this Alpine culinary tradition to American diners at the 1964 New York World's Fair.

Quiz

What is the Swiss name for the broth-based meat fondue inspired by Asian hot pot?

Quiz

What liquid is used to cook meat in a traditional Fondue Bourguignonne?

Gossip

Best non-bread cheese dip?