I think he was surprised I bought into the idea, but I knew dessert would be good even if dinner wasn't. But next year I don't think he's getting off that easy.
He did however buy me beautiful roses.
I was at Sam's Club last week and saw this Ghirardelli chocolate on sale and decided it would be fun to do a chocolate fondue for Valentine's Day. They must have been closing it out, because it was only $2.60 for 2.5 lbs. I only bought one block, but decided later I wanted more and went back, but it was all gone.
I loved this chocolate. It was so smooth and creamy, and a good blend between milk and semi-sweet chocolate. It was so easy to work with. It chopped easily, melted in the microwave easily, and set up on the strawberries beautifully. I'll definitely try to find this chocolate in my local stores. (Update: I recently found this dipping chocolate at Super Walmart for a great price!)
I thought about getting out my fondue pot, but I decided I didn't want to waste any of the chocolate transferring it from the bowl. I also knew between the four of us, the chocolate wouldn't last very long - I only melted .5 lb, which was just the perfect amount for four. I didn't need to add anything to the chocolate. It was perfect for fondue just melted in the microwave.
23 comments:
Happy Valentines Day Barbara! The roses are beautiful and a chocolate fondue is a really nice idea. I have a friend who recently moved to the US and she is a big fan of Ghirardelli chocolates too! :)
Chocolate fondue is perfect in every season! So delicious and romantic!
Os so YUM! I would love to try that sometime. So simple and yet so very perfect! Your roses are lovely!!
Fondue is a perfect family dessert and your looks delicious. And so easy too. Sounds like you had a very nice Valentine's Day.
How fun! Hope you had a good Vday.
Beautiful roses and awesome fondue!
What a great idea! I totally would have loved doing fondue at home. It looks so good and your roses are beautiful!
I really love chocolate fondue! I received an electric fondue pot from my boss when Grumpy and I were married and I've used it quite a few times!
Soon, I want to try something savory..
Your chocolate pictures are delicious! You might enjoy checking out my fondue page at The Best-Ever Chocolate Fondue Recipe. I think I will try using a different type of chocolate next time.
We too avoided the crowds for Valentine's Day and had lasagna at home.
Brenda
The roses are gorgeous and that fondue is decadant!
The fondue looks so scrumptious!! And your roses are beautiful!!
You're a lucky lady...the roses are beautiful. :)
The fondue looks absolutely great!
Barbara Fondue works, looks great I know the feeling about going out last year we went to the Melting Pot down town it's not fun to be rushed your idea was better.
Glad you had a nice V-day! the rosed are beautiful and the chocolate is divine!
steak sandwich, roses and chocolate sound perfect to me!
I am a sucker for fondue!! Darn I wish I had some for tonight!
I love Fondue and Chocolate is my favorite candy.
You have a Great cooking Blog.
Regards
olga.
Happy V-day Barbara! I've never had fondue believe it or not, but yours looks so good!
Wow, what a fabulous idea! This makes such a pretty, special, unique dessert. Sounds like a great Valentine's Day! Pretty flowers!
I LOVE anything chocolate! I've never tried making fondue! I'll have to bookmark this for later use!! YUMMY!!
One of my very favorite things is chocolate fondue - delicious!
Roses and chocolate, what could be better? I love chocolate fondue, especially with strawberries!
I love your blog! How have I missed it before? Love chocolate fondue! Shelby has some great recipes on her blog. She's one of my favorites too! Have a great week!
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