Fondue Themed Stella and Dot Party

I was looking for an excuse to have my coworkers and some girl friends over when a Stella and Dot stylist approached me.  They let you host a jewelry party (think Pampered Chef party) in your own home, so your friends can shop while sipping on wine and catching up.  All of their jewelry is on trend and they even now have some gorgeous bags and scarves.  For hosting the party, you get a percentage of the sales and heavy discounts.  It's pretty awesome!

I received a chocolate fondue set for Christmas that I had not used yet, so decided to have a fondue themed party.  What girl doesn't love chocolate and cheese?  (I did have other snacks for the health conscious and loctus introlerent).  We all enjoyed munching on these goodies, while shopping around for our new spring wear statement pieces.  They have the cutest stuff at Stella and Dot.

1 garlic clove, minced

16 oz Gruyere and Swiss cheese mixture, shredded (Trader Joe's has the perfect blend)

3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Toss the cheese with the flour.  Rub the interior of the fondue pan with the garlic.  Turn to medium heat and add the win.  Bring to a simmer and add the cheese mixture, one handful at a time.  Stir in the nutmeg.  Stir over low heat until smooth and cheese is melted and bubbling.  

Serve with:  Roasted brussel sprouts, potatoes, tomatoes, and mushrooms

Crusty bread - I like a nice sourdough bread the best

Chips and pretzels

Chocolate fondue chips

Place in microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir in between.  Continue process until completed melted then place in fondue pot over low heat to keep melted.

Serve with: Fresh fruit - pineapple, apple, grapes, strawberries, bananas

Salty foods - pretzels, chips

Desserts - brownies, oreos, cheesecake, wafer crackers

I had so much fun at this girls night and cannot wait for the next one.  If you know a Stella and Dot stylist in your area, you should consider having a party.  It is a ton of fun and you will get free jewels.