I don't remember how it started but long, long ago our family started "fonduing" with my parents. We always had a great time and it brings back fond memories when I think about those times. We expanded to include a bunch of Larry's cousins during the 70s & 80s and have lots of those fun memories as well.
We have been wanting to fondue for a while and last night we had three couples (Sandi & Jim, Debbie & Ken, & Don & Kathy) over for a murder-mystery dinner so we chose to fondue! 
The murder-mystery took place in the Old West - we had some pretty diverse characters & participants playing. Don started us out with some (not enough) guitar playing with a promise to play more next time we get together.
Turns out it was Elvira (should have known) that murdered the Judge - what a fun time we had! One of the couples gave us a set of China last week which worked well for this setting as it had a lot of pieces which came in handy for the sauces, bread, meat, chicken, etc. The food was excellent! We had 
steak, chicken, cheese, & chocolate fondues going. Plus baked potatoes with sour cream. Over the years we have learned to use beef & chicken broth instead of oil and like it a lot better. 
Sauces we used were sweet & sour, my Dad's & Larry's favorite of mustard & mayo mixed & homemade ranch. 
We dipped french bread in the cheese and apples, bananas, fresh pineapple & angel food cake into the chocolate. Yummy! We had leftovers so tonight Larry & I will dine by ourselves in front of the fondue pots.
