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Making Your Chocolate Fountain A Sweet Experience

Chocolate fountains are all the rage at parties these days. But if you are the one hosting the party, it's important to make sure your wonderful tower of chocolatey decadence doesn't turn into a sticky crumb-filled mess.  By following these tips, you can make sure your guests remember the delightful chocolate treat that you offered, and not the sticky disaster that some chocolate fountains become.

1. If possible, serve the dipping treats super cold, or even frozen. This will help the chocolate harden more quickly and you can avoid some of the drips and dribbles. You easily freeze fresh fruits such as banana chunks, pineapple chunks, whole strawberries and seedless grapes. For a more exotic touch, throw in some chunks of mango or starfruit.

2. Prepare for drips. If you prefer not to freeze your food items, better be prepared for plenty of "oops" and "oh-no's". The best thing to do is to use a pretty plastic tablecloth to cover the food table, and set out plenty of small dishes and napkins for your guests. Even if you do freeze the food, accidents are going to happen. By planning for the inevitable, you and your guests will be able to relax and enjoy the party.

3. Set out small ladles or spoons.. Some foods aren't meant to be dipped.  Your guests will have easier time of it if they can spoon a little chocolate over their pound cake, sponge cake, or lady fingers. This will keep the crumbs out of the chocolate, allowing it to function properly.

4. Choose the right kind of chocolate. If you are offering naturally sweet foods like marshmallows and fruit, stick to dark or semi-dark chocolate. You might offer a second fountain filled with milk chocolate for less sugary foods like pretzels. If you can't offer separate fountains, try mixing equal parts dark and milk chocolate to make a yummy blended chocolate that goes well with everything. White chocolate is always a decadent hit and is expected at the more sophisticated events like weddings and black-tie social gatherings.

5.  Don't be shy. Put up signs that remind guests of  "no fingers please and "no double dipping". Excited party guests can forget their manners. Help them out by supplying plenty of cocktail toothpicks and bamboo skewers for appropriate dipping. Having the right dipping implements will also reduce drips and accidents.

Now that you know the proper way to host a chocolate fountain, you are all set to plan the best party ever. So grab your favorites fruits, cookies, and chocolate and let the dipping begin!

About the Author

The author is a party animal and choco-holic. She uses the Total Chef
stainless steel chocolate fountain which can be found online at the
Chocolate Fountains For Sale website.

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