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      Yum yum! It will soon be that time of year again when all good Swiss succumb to their inherent addiction to cheese. Winter is the time of year when we all gather together at a secret cheese worshipping convention. Dozens of ‘öfelis’ will be hooked up to the central power system, after which colossal quantities of cheese will be melted in a gesture of devotion. It tastes pretty good with potatoes, pickles and fruit too! The History of Raclette Cheese The name of this meal made of melted cheese comes from the French work "racler" meaning "to scrape." It is believed that Raclette began on the hillsides of the Valais region in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century, in the chill of fall when the wine harvest was coming to an end. Grape gatherers took from their sacks a small loaf of brown bread, some cheese,  and a bottle of wine. Legend has it that one of the men stabbed a piece of cheese with a large buck knife, and approached a crackling fire made from vine branches to warm himself while he ate. As the cheese made contact with the fire, it started to melt and run with a crisp, golden texture. As he slowly scraped the melting cheese, the others tasted this novelty. It was indeed excellent. And there begins "Raclette." Raclette has a long tradition in both Switzerland and France.Click on the following links for some more info about Raclette...  Date: Saturday, 5 June 2010Time: 7:00 PMVenue: Danish Club House, 36 Austin Street, NewsteadCost *: Members $20 - Non-Members $30 Kids $1 per year of age / 5 - 15 years oldRSVP: Call Sybille Goss on 07 3342 6430 or r.s.v.p. online.Payment options Cheques: (send no cash please)payable to: SWISS SOCIETY OF QLDplease send to: PO Box 10, Wellers Hill, Qld 4121EFT Direct Bank payment to:Westpac, BSB 034002, Acc. 708120, Swiss Society of QueenslandDon’t forget to include the name of your party in the descriptionso we can identify your payment.Pay at the door: Thanks for bringing the correct change. * Please note that the price includes raclette, coffee, dessert and a glass of wine (non-alcoholic beverage for those who prefer). Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar at reasonable prices. NO B.Y.O. We are sorry but all the seats are taken! For any possible cancellations please call... Sybille Goss on 07 3342 6430  You missed our Raclette and Fondue Don't worry... just call and book in 'Des Alpes' a proud supporter of the Swiss Society of Queensland |
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