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Here are some cool ideas to warm up a Superbowl party, Valentines Day or any winter entertaining event. Start with a fabulous Fondue and make a superbowl of any party. *(See below to win a super gourmet Fondue Maker.)

Winning Fondue Made Simple and Simply Delicious
The foundation of most popular cheese fondues is simply melting cheese in one of three basic liquids -white wine- beer or broth with a little flour to hold it together. The Secret of making it truly special is choosing fine artisinal cheeses. One example is Emmi Switzerland Gruyere®. Creamy and fruity, it is one of the world’s most famous melting cheeses. Creating your own signature fondue is as simple as teaspoon touches of your taste preference- hot sauce, garlic, dry mustard, soy sauce, or Worcestershire.

Winning Hearts for Valentines Day
A fine imported cheese can be a gifted taste surprise that wins over guests and loved ones. Cupid may have had a hand in naming Saint Andre® “The Heavenly Cheese”. This triple cream brie is created in Normandy, France. A satiny taste. An edible downy white rind and a very sweet treat.

Viva La Cheeseboard
Introducing a cheeseboard centerpiece that’s the most popular brand of hard cheese in all France, Entremont Comte®. Firm, nutty and elegantly rich, it is smooth and sliceable.
Surround this versatile connoisseur with unexpected partners like figs, pears, papaya, pistachios, and dark baked bread. For Valentine’s Day, you can even indulge and accent with some dark chocolates.

Superbowl Win Fun Fact: Seattle Seahawks victory over Denver Broncos by a score of
43 to 8, was the most lopsided Super Bowl score in 21 years. Five of the past seven Super Bowls have been decided by a touchdown or less.

Fun Fact: Actual cave aging is standard process for certain artisanal cheeses. Emmi Kaltbach Cave Aged Emmentaler Emmi Switzerland Gruyere® spends a minimum of 9 months in swiss caves.

Valentine’s Day Fun Fact:
The popular theory about Valentine’s Day is that Emperor Claudius II didn’t want Roman men to marry during wartime. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret weddings. Valentine was jailed and wrote a note to the jailor’s daughter signing it “from your Valentine”.