The word Fondue actually comes from the French word “fondre” meaning “to melt”. Dating back to the 18th century, fondue originated in Switzerland. The original dish consisted of two types of cheese. It was an easy meal to prepare using ingredients most people had in their home on a regular basis. Fondue is prepared in a fondue pot which is heated by either a candle, butane, or an alcohol burner. Long forks also called fondue forks or skewers are used to dip your chosen food into the fondue. You can buy fondue pots separately or in sets that consist of the pot and accessories.