In praise of … raclette

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/27/raclette

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Why are posh Britons so fond of fondue? David Cameron and George Osborne reportedly gorged on the Swiss dish at Davos, just hours before fessing up to another set of dismal GDP figures. Far superior, and much less ski-resorty, is raclette (from the French <em>racler</em>, "to scrape" – which is what you have to do with the cheese). Slices of cow's milk cheese are sizzled to a crisp and served on boiled potatoes, accompanied by small gherkins and cured meats. Warning: it will make your kitchen stink; but the gooey cheese squeaking between your teeth is worth it. If unlike Val d'Isère skiers, you don't have access to a chalet's open fire, tabletop raclette grills are available (a broiler would work, or even a microwave). Just make sure to invite as many friends over as you can accommodate – to eat it alone would be a crime. Best of all, the Davos crew don't seem to have taken to it yet. More for the 99.9% rest of us, then.