November 2005 Issue 1, Volume 1
Fondue'n It!

As proud owner of a Sephra Home Chocolate Fountain, you’re already on the cutting edge of entertaining. Take another step ahead by becoming a member of Sephra’s exclusive Fondue of the Month Club.

As a member you’ll receive the club’s monthly e-newsletter, Fondue’n It!, with recipes, decorating tips, coupons, and more for upcoming seasons and holidays. You’ll also have the chance to submit your ideas and experiences to share with other club members.

Every month you will receive 4 pounds of our selected Sephra Fondue Chocolate at a deeply discounted price. This will be automatically shipped to you every month as long as you are subscribed to the Fondue of the Month Club. No need to reorder!

With a Sephra Home Chocolate Fountain, the possibilities are already limitless! Now you have a chance to swap ideas with others to maximize your party-planning potential. With a club membership, you’ll never be at a loss for fresh ideas or chocolate.

Ideas for...

  • Unique fondues
  • Easy yet exotic dipping items
  • Creative gift-giving ideas
  • Recipes for kids
  • Party ideas
  • Family fun and traditions
  • Other recipes using Sephra chocolate

November Fondue Recipe of the Month:

Pumpkin Spice Dip
This unique and festive fondue brings the
taste and aroma of autumn into your home.

2 lbs. cream cheese, at room temperature
2 ½ cups sugar
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 tbs. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ cup maple syrup
Add milk as needed (apx 1-2 cups)

Mix the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until completely smooth and until the sugar is dissolved. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times while mixing before adding additional ingredients. Add the pumpkin puree, spices, and maple syrup.

Put the fondue in the fountain and thin with milk by the tablespoon as needed until the dip reaches the proper consistency. Run through fountain without heat.

Makes enough fondue for use in our largest home fondue fountains.

(Note: Fondue will naturally thin out as it reaches room temperature.)


Craving Gravy?
Lose the old, dripping gravy boat and replace it with a gravy fountain!

Dip food items directly into the fountain or ladle gravy right onto your plate. With a gravy fountain as your centerpiece, guests from all around the table will have easy access to one of the best parts of your Thanksgiving feast.

To run gravy through your Sephra fountain, begin with 4 cups of your favorite gravy recipe (homemade or store-bought) and then thin it out using the sauce below:

1 cup butter
1 1/4 cup flour
6 cups chicken bouillon (or canned chicken broth)
2 cups water

 


In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for five minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the bouillon while whisking. Add water. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If this sauce becomes lumpy, it can be strained or blended. Thin out your gravy with this sauce until it reaches the appropriate consistency as measured by your viscosity funnel.

Gravy can be run through any of the fountains on medium heat. For best results in Signature and Elite fountains, run on high heat, stirring with spatula occasionally to avoid scorching along basin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up?
Simply click Order Now and add the FOTM Club to your cart from our online store. You will then receive your monthly e-newsletters and chocolate.

What’s in it for me?
With a membership, you get recipes, craft ideas, party ideas and more for every season and holiday emailed directly to you every month. You will also get an exclusive price on the monthly chocolate and shipping.

How long is my membership good for?
Your membership in the FOTM Club is ongoing. Should you choose to cancel your membership, simply log onto our website, click on the FOTM Club link and follow the instructions.

How much do I pay and how am I charged?
Every month you will be charged only $14.99 plus a discounted $4.95 for shipping. This includes our e-newsletter and a 4lb box of Sephra fondue chocolate (regularly priced boxes are $19.99-$23.99). Payments are automatically charged to your credit card every month.

When will I get my e-newsletter?
Your e-newsletter will be e-mailed the first week of every month.


Caramel Dippers
Classic flavors, simple treat.

Dip caramel squares into melted Sephra Fondue Chocolate, then into nuts, coconut, sprinkles, or crushed graham crackers. Allow chocolate to solidify in fridge. Enjoy!


Suggested Dipping Items for Pumpkin Spice Dip

  • graham crackers (original or cinnamon)
  • apple slices
  • molasses cookies
  • Oreos™
  • sugar cookies
  • shortbread cookies
  • pumpkin bread*

*For an extra treat, add delicious Sephra chocolate chips to your pumpkin bread!


Edible Place Settings
Liven up your place settings by setting one of these edible cornucopias by each plate. This is a great way for kids to help!

Make mini cornucopias using chocolate-covered sugar cones. Dip cones halfway into melted Sephra chocolate and let harden in the refrigerator. Once hardened, set a cone out by each place setting with harvest mix candies spilling out abundantly.


Decorating Ideas

Surround your fountain with colorful fall foliage.


Serve up some ambiance! Carve out the tops of mini pumpkins and use as candleholders for tall candlesticks or tea candles.

Fountain Tip
“Burping” your fountain is the most effective way to improve the flow. To do this, stop the motor for about 30 seconds, allowing the air bubbles to work their way out of the fondue. When you start the motor again, the fondue will fall much more smoothly.