{"id":7525,"date":"2024-09-04T15:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T19:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1001fondues.com\/?p=7525"},"modified":"2026-08-05T09:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:34:37","slug":"1001-fondues-is-blowing-out-its-40-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1001fondues.com\/en\/about-us\/1001-fondues-is-blowing-out-its-40-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"1001 Fondues is Blowing out its 40 Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-of-contents\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1001-reasons-to-celebrate\">1001 reasons to celebrate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-early-steps-a-pioneering-vision\">The Early Steps: A Pioneering Vision<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rethinking-fondue\">Rethinking Fondue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#40-years-of-boldness-and-innovation-and-it-continues\">40 Years of Boldness and Innovation \u2026 and It Continues!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ambassador-of-local-terroir-treasures\">Ambassador of Local Terroir Treasures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#family-spirit-a-tradition-that-endures\">Family Spirit: A Tradition That Endures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#from-a-place-of-effortless-joy\">From a Place of Effortless Joy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#an-epic-journey-to-celebrate-together\">An Epic Journey to Celebrate Together<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1001-reasons-to-celebrate\"><strong>1001 reasons to celebrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2024, we are celebrating an exceptional milestone for our company. This year, <strong>1001 Fondues is blowing out its 40 candles!<\/strong> That\u2019s right\u2014four decades of delighting countless families during convivial evenings and touching the hearts of generations. We are thrilled to have brought a touch of magic to your culinary world, enriching every moment shared around our fondue pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With immense joy, we celebrate these forty years of passion, tradition, and, above all, innovation. <strong>Thank you for being part of this journey and for allowing us to continue creating unforgettable memories together!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a glimpse into the key moments of a unique Quebec odyssey, marked by 1001 adventures, that has continued to captivate, amaze, and awaken the <em>joie de vivre<\/em> since 1984!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-early-steps-a-pioneering-vision\"><strong>The Early Steps: A Pioneering Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lien wp-block-paragraph\">While it is true that 1001 Fondues was very much in its early stages in 1984, its founder, Jean-Yves Lapointe, was already <strong>thinking ahead <\/strong>when he purchased the restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/1001fondues.com\/en\/about-us\/history-1001-fondues\/\">Le Chalet Suisse (later known as Au Caf\u00e9 Suisse and La Grolla)<\/a> in Old Quebec. Back in the day, when people spoke of cheese fondue, they automatically evoked the Swiss mountain dish, traditionally prepared only in the depths of winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It didn\u2019t take long for the spike to ignite a few years later, leading Mr. Lapointe, accompanied by his daughter Caroline, to <strong>embark on the pioneering stage adventure of Quebec craft cheese fondue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rethinking-fondue\"><strong>Rethinking Fondue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it soon became clear that <strong>this endeavour would necessitate rethinking the art and pleasure of cheese fondue from an entirely new, resolutely local perspective<\/strong>. Ultimately, this meant enjoying fondue all year round, through every season. Spring, summer, fall, and winter\u2014no matter the time of year, Quebec cheese fondue will now satisfy both the curious and the most discerning gourmets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-years-of-boldness-and-innovation-and-it-continues\"><strong>40 Years of Boldness and Innovation \u2026 and It Continues!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lien wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this great adventure, audacity and innovation were the two essential ingredients.<\/strong> Nearly 40 years later, the Quebec City-based family business is still following the same path. In addition to providing fondue lovers with a world of togetherness, simplicity, instant comfort and deliciously easy fun around the pot, 1001 Fondues continues to grow and introduce new <a href=\"https:\/\/1001fondues.com\/en\/tips-and-tricks\/lactose-free-cheeses-essential-guide\/\">lactose<\/a>\u00a0and gluten-free fondues, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/1001fondues.com\/en\/buy-cheese-fondue\/\">Chic! Fondue line<\/a>. These products feature unique blends of ingredients, including artisan cheeses, beer from local microbreweries, cider, mead, gin and even Quebec whisky. And let\u2019s not forget the highly celebrated <a href=\"https:\/\/1001fondues.com\/en\/about-us\/history-hot-fondue-bread\/\">Hot Fondue Bread<\/a>\u00a0!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ambassador-of-local-terroir-treasures\"><strong>Ambassador of Local Terroir Treasures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fueled by the same passion, <strong>1001 Fondues stands as a unique pioneer at the forefront of the cheese fondue industry<\/strong>, both locally and internationally. The company is dedicated to championing local cheeses and alcohols, while captivating the hearts and palates of those who dare to explore its offerings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fondues\u2014or rather, the culinary creations\u2014of the company are crafted with Quebec cheeses sourced from 100% Canadian milk. <strong>1001 Fondues prides itself on forging unique partnerships, working with about thirty regional collaborators, including vineyards, distilleries, and microbreweries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family-spirit-a-tradition-that-endures\"><strong>Family Spirit: A Tradition That Endures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 1001 Fondues, family spirit is much more than just a value\u2014it is the beating heart of the company. From childhood, every member of the \u201cfamily\u201d has been immersed in the warm, unifying world of cheese fondue. As they grew, each was trained in the Lapointe family\u2019s restaurant establishments, refining their skills and nurturing their passion for delivering high-quality, convivial experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Each fondue pot and recipe reflects a vibrant family heritage, celebrating culinary craftsmanship<\/strong> and the love of fine food. This tradition, lovingly passed down through generations, embodies the very essence of 1001 Fondues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"from-a-place-of-effortless-joy\"><strong>From a Place of Effortless Joy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the factory to the dinner table, <strong>1001 Fondues products are a hallmark of quality and epitomize joy, originality, and warmth.<\/strong> This vision is the essence of 1001 Fondues\u2019 commitment. Our signature, deeply rooted in passion and expertise, establishes us as true artisans of culinary delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This philosophy, blending pleasure and togetherness, defines every moment shared around a \u201cdeliciously easy\u201d fondue.<\/strong> As a quote aptly puts it: \u201cThey should call it <em>fun<\/em>due, because it sure is fun!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-epic-journey-to-celebrate-together\"><strong>An Epic Journey to Celebrate Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve come a long way. As we mark the 40th anniversary of 1001 Fondues, we celebrate not just a company but an epic journey filled with joy, innovation, challenges, setbacks, and triumphs. This milestone offers the perfect chance to express our collective pride, delight our senses, and elevate conviviality to new heights. <strong>1001 Fondues is a story that belongs to all of us! <\/strong>Join us for this extraordinary celebration\u2014there\u2019s even more to come, and we can\u2019t wait to share it with you!<br><a id=\"_msocom_3\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2024, we are celebrating an exceptional milestone for our company. This year, 1001 Fondues is blowing out its 40 candles! That\u2019s right\u2014four decades of delighting countless families during convivial evenings and touching the hearts of generations. 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