Saturday, September 6, 2008

Today was the 2nd annual Fondue Festival in Fond du Lac. Yeah!!! Last year it was the most horrible tasting gruel that I have ever had. Worse than oatmeal! Well, they got the message and didn't use the world record largest fondue pot this year. Thank Goodness! The local culinary academy had the honors of making and serving a great tasting cheese fondue. They also offered a really nice chocolate fondue. Good Job!

Speaking of the culinary school, I have finally signed up for a couple classes happening in October and November. One is a Southern Italian Cooking class and the other is a Soups & Sauces class. Looking forward to them.

The pics above show a creative way to keep the ATM machine dry. The lonely huge stainless steel fondue tank, one of many bands that performed, and my brother Pete negotiating with his two friends, Bob & Karen, regarding some incredible woodwork.

Overall the festival was quite nice, even though they rolled up the streets and sidewalks at 4pm.