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It’s the holidays!!! That means being overwhelmed and not wanting to do anything, let alone cook yet another big dinner.

Let me tell you, one of my favorite ways to take the stress out of dinner, and not just for the holidays. Fondue. I do mine with LOTS of chopped fruit, dried and fresh, and of course some french style bread. I can eat this alone after a long day, as a date night, or with my friends’ kids on the floor. I love love love cheese fondue, and have just found the chocolate fondue by Emmi in my grocery store.

THIS would be PERFECT for Christmas Eve late night dinner/dessert, or even a casual New Years Eve. You can do this as fun or romantic, just depending on who you are with. I am child free, but I KNOW a lot of you have kids. What better way to get them to eat fruit in a new fun way?! Dipped in chocolate or cheese, or both in one night.

Here are a few tips on how to make this a great holiday treat for you and yours.

Let children each pick a dipping item you will serve, with so many possibilities from veggies and fruits to breads and meats – everyone will find a combination they enjoy
While wine is a suggested beverage pairing for adults, sparkling cider, grape juice or ginger ale served in a special glass and garnished with fruit is a treat for the kids
In the Swiss tradition, if a woman drops her bread into the cheese, she must kiss the person next to her; for kids, have whomever drops their bread do a silly dance or sing a song for the table
Play a game where the person who tries the most adventurous or unique combination (like dipping broccoli into chocolate fondue) wins a prize
Ready for dessert? Dip holiday cookies or gingerbread men into chocolate fondue or build “fondue s’mores” by dipping marshmallows into chocolate fondue before sandwiching them between graham cracker pieces.
With just a few forks and one pot, preparation and cleanup is a snap so you can relax and enjoy time with loved ones

I love fondue, and I found the chocolate dessert fondue in the deli section in Vons/Safeway. If you don’t see it, just ask for help.

You could also do this for entertaining with friends on New Years Eve! Put on a pot of Eight O’Clock Coffee and you will be the most relaxed host on the block!

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[Video] Man V Food: Cleveland

Now, I’m a self proclaimed cheese lover, but I don’t think I would do 5 pounds of cheese sandwich! But this Wednesday at 9PM, Adam Richman takes on Cleveland’s own Melt Bar and Grilled challenge. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? 5 POUNDS of grilled cheese?

Oh Cleveland, what were you thinking?

Want to know more about Adam’s ultimate hunger quest or how he attempts to conquer the unbelievable 14-cheese Melt Challenge? Be sure to watch the all-new episode on Wednesday, June 23, at 9:00 E/P.

Also, Man V Food is still looking to see how well your town represents the MvF spirit. You can now upload a photos, instead of video, of yourself doing the MvF hand-sign in front of iconic places in your town. If you are one of the first to submit a video or picture, you will get a limited-edition MvF t-shirt. You can enter on Facebook here: http://apps.facebook.com/travelchannelsocial/.

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