BASIC CHEESE FONDUE 1 pound Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated 8 ounces Emmenthaler cheese, coarsely grated 4 tsp. cornstarch 1 garlic clove -- halved 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Neufchatel 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 T Kirsch Freshly ground pepper to taste Freshly grated nutmeg, pinch In a large bowl combine the cheeses and cornstarch and toss to coat. Rub the inside of a heavy saucepan with the garlic and discard the garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the cheese mixture gradually over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in Kirsch, if desired. Season with pepper and nutmeg. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes and transfer to a fondue stand set over low flame. Serve immediately, taking care to remember to continually stir the fondue to prevent it from separating. Serve with cubes of bread. T = tablespoon Serves 4-6 Bon Apetit! P.S. When you eat fondue in a public place, if a guy drops the bread or fruit into the dip, he buys a round of drinks, but if it's a girl, she kisses all the guys. If it's at home ... think of something.