Fab Fondue Gift Vignette

Some of my fondest memories are when, as a little girl in the 70's, my mom would surprise us with fondue night. That Fondue cookbook is from my personal collection and it inspired this gift vignette.  

It was so exciting to thread bits of steak onto the long forks and let them cook in hot oil, warmed by a flame at the dinner table. She would prepare some dipping sauces and it was really fun and delicious! Thinking back, I am in awe of my mother’s level of trust allowing me, a rambunctious 6 year old, to play with a pointed spear, raw meat and be in close proximity to an open pot of flame broiled boiling oil.  She had me learning to bake cookies at three or four and likely felt that the ripe old age 6 I had the maturity to handle dinner with a dose of danger. Thank you mom!

The hand painted bamboo screen was acquired for another gift, but once I found a fondue pot that matched the cheery deep orange blossoms, it was reassigned. After some serious scouring of vendors, an amazing vintage fork set in a cool little holder manifested in the same honey color as the painted bamboo screen. It was meant to be!

Do you have a budding gourmet in need of a great gift?  Here it is, in all it’s colorful drool-inducing glory, waiting to create new memories, with a fun vintage style! Wood tray is for display only and not included.

Vintage: 1970's-early 1980's. Bamboo screen 1970's, purchased in Japan.
Details: The fondue pot and forks are in excellent vintage likely used condition. The screen is in very good pre-loved conditions and has a ribbon hanger intact. The cookbook, is in very good used condition, especially after being used so often in my childhood home.   

Measurements: 
Bamboo screen:12”x38”   Fondue Pot:  7 1/2" diameter x 3 1/2 tall   Fondue Forks: 10" long

Ramp up the WOW-FACTOR: Gift this with a set of vintage napkins, some Chinese tea and and a bag of gourmet fortune cookies.  For a more rustic recipient, vintage glass beer mugs and a six pack of their favorite locally crafted brew!