# Gourd-Encased Swiss Dishes Domestic Daddy's Roasted Pumpkin Fondue is Authentic By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domestic-daddy References: [domesticdaddy.net](http://www.domesticdaddy.net/2010/10/24/halloween-for-adults-roasted-pumpkin-with-cheese-fondue/) & [domesticdaddy.net](http://www.domesticdaddy.net) Domestic Daddy's 'Roasted Pumpkin with Cheese Fondue' dish is described as a Halloween treat for adults. The sites New York and San Fracisco-based curator aims to document fast, efficient and delicious meal ideas, ones that can be reasonably made by busy fathers on the fly. This particular Swiss-themed recipe is be slightly more intricate, but its festive slant makes up for its slow cook features. A [roasted pumpkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourde-vibes-only-pizza) provides the base for this [fondue reinterpretation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-bake-fondues). Gruyere and Emmenthal cheeses are used to stuff the gourd, along with cream, chicken stock, nutmeg and olive oil. The ingredients come together within a 450°F preheated oven. Slices of French bread are also inserted beneath the layers of melted cheddar, giving way to a [gooey autumn treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-wheel-cake). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourd-based Dishes:** Opportunity to innovate recipes using gourds as a sustainable and seasonal ingredient. - **Fast and Festive Meals:** Opportunity to create quick and easy meals with a festive twist for busy individuals and families. - **Cheese-based Recipes:** Opportunity to explore and create new recipes using different types of cheese as a main ingredient. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to create and market innovative products that use sustainable and seasonal ingredients, and cater to busy individuals and families. - **Cooking Appliances:** Opportunity to introduce and promote appliances that can prepare fast and festive meals for the busy consumer market. - **Cheese Producers:** Opportunity to explore and innovate new cheese recipes that can be used as a main ingredient in various dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan Cheese Fondues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmigiano-reggiano-fondue.md) - [Festive German Fondue Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktober-fonduefest.md) - [Retro Steak Fondue Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exceptional-sirloin-steak-fondue.md) - [At-Home Fondue Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melting-pot-at-home.md) - [Oktoberfest-Themed Fondue Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktober-fonduefest-1.md) - [Microwaveable Fondue Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwaveable-fondue-cup.md) - [Pumpkin Seed Bries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pumpkin-seed-brie.md) - [Spiced Autumnal Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollandic-gouda-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Pesto Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourde-vibes-only-pizza.md)