February 5 Chocolate Fondue Day

February 5 is National Chocolate Fondue Day so it’s time to light your fire and gather your sticks. Slices of fruit, bits of pastry or chunks of meringue pair exceptionally well with chocolate fondue.

It is one of those bizarre yet funny days that has appeared unannounced on our calendar, inviting us to enjoy a chocolaty celebration: dipping our favorite fruit, cakes, cookies and marshmallows into a pot of melted chocolate.

Traditional dippers include fresh fruits such as bananas, strawberries, and tangerines; small pieces of cookie or cake; and miscellaneous goodies like marshmallows and pretzels.