Would You Like S'more? - Cooking S'mores Indoors
By Anthony Tripodi, Fri Dec 9th

The best part of has nothing to do with being outside.Think back to the last time you slept in the woods and you willagree with me. Take away the mosquitoes, the unexpectedrainstorms and going to the bathroom in the bushes and what'sleft? Not much you say? Well then you forgot the best partbecause nothing is more fun about than making s'mores.If you don't have time for anymore but melted chocolate,marshmallows and graham crackers still sounds tempting, don'tworry. We'll show you three ways to skip the great outdoors andcook up some s'mores in the comforts of your own home.

A great way to cook s'mores indoors is to use the Casa ModaS'mores Maker. It's a lot like cooking smores outdoors. TheS'mores Maker replaces the campfire with a sterno and instead ofpassing around the bag of marshmallows, there are neat places tostack all of your ingredients. The Casa Moda S'mores Maker isgreat for those of us who are trying to set a mood. There arepeople who don't mind their guests digging in a box of grahamcrackers or standing over the oven with a fork. But if you'retrying to create a warm and cozy environment and have anenjoyable evening, then the S'mores Maker is something toconsider.

The second way to make s'mores indoors is also the easiest. Witha microwave and about 30 seconds you could dig right into adelicious plate of these chocolaty marshmallow graham treats.With the same amount of time outside, you probably won't bedigging into anything except maybe a hole in the ground to putyour campfire. On a microwave safe dish, place a graham cracker,a piece of chocolate and a large marshmallow. Place anothergraham cracker on the dish to use as the top. The

marshmallowwill puff up while it's cooking so don't bother trying to make asandwich at this point. Cook for 30-45 seconds. Wait a fewseconds while the marshmallow deflates, then place the secondgraham cracker on top like a sandwich. What could be easier thanthat?

We saved the best way to make s'mores for last. Once you tastes'mores fondue, you'll be hooked on indoor s'mores. S'moresfondue puts all the messy ingredients in the fondue pot and thenyou dip the marshmallows. Using a fondue pot eliminates the hotchocolate dripping in your hands and the graham cracker crumbsin your lap.

S'mores Fondue 1 Cup Mini Marshmallows Full SizedMarshmallows (at least 20) for dipping 2/3 Cup Graham CrackerCrumbs 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk 3/4 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Over low flame, heat mini marshmallows and evaporated milk whilestirring until melted (DO NOT BOIL) Slowly add chocolate chipswhile stirring Slowly add graham cracker crumbs while stirringKeep stirring until mixture becomes smooth

No matter which method you choose to prepare them, S'mores are adelcious way to spend an evening. They're easy to make, tastegreat and bring back great memories. You can't go wrong withS'mores. Even if you do feel the need to venture outdoors, don'tforget to bring the marshmallows, chocolate and grahams.

About the author:Anthony Tripodi is the webmaster of GoFondue.com - The Home ofFondue. For more information about fondue including recipes,ideas and equipment, visit GoFondue.com