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Top 5 Flavor Pairing Predictions for 2009
At the onset of each year, American spice company McCormick offers its prediction for the top spice combinations. When we shared the company's top picks with you last year, your vote went to the vanilla and cardamom combo. Incidentally, throughout 2008, I encountered that flavor pairing in recipes and menu items from flan to peach pie.
Yummy Links: From 12-Layer Cake to Mario and Tony
- I'm trying to work up the courage to make this gorgeous 12-layer mocha cake for Christmas. Wish me luck! — Gourmet
- Twelve delicious cranberry recipes.
Yummy Links: From Crustaceans to Food Trends
- Find out why crustaceans turn pink when cooked. — The Kitchn
- Take a virtual field trip to a tomato farm. — Chow
- Would you eat crispy fried chicken skins?
Wedding Food Trends for 2008
We've discussed a lot of the current wedding trends from centerpieces, to wedding cakes, but now it's time to address the actual meal. Do you serve a fully catered sit-down meal? Or do you opt for something more trendy?
Taste the Future of Flavor — The Top 10 Flavor Pairings For 2008
Each year, the folks at McCormick put out a list of 10 flavor pairings. Last year things like clove and green apple reigned supreme, but this year it's more intriguing like vanilla bean and cardamom. To see all 10 of their food-pairing predictions, click the "Start Slideshow" button below.
Microgreens For the Home Cook: Love It or Hate It?
Although we are only three weeks into '08, one of the upcoming trends — microgreens for the home cook — is everywhere. They're on Food and Wine's list of best new ingredients and The Nibble is featuring them as their pick of the week. Similar to baby greens but younger, microgreens are tender, delicate little lettuces.
2007's Favorite Food Trend Is . . .
This year saw the rise of food as a fun activity, fancy fro yo, and sweets that are savory. However none of those topped your favorite-food trends the way local food and high-end comfort food did. The lead kept flip-flopping — currently high-end comfort food is winning by two votes — however I'm going to have to go with the local-food movement.
What Is Your Favorite Food Trend of 2007?
In continuation of our Best of 2007 coverage, we want to know what your favorite food trends are. Is it fancy yogurt or fancy food? Vote below!
Yummy Link: 2008's Top Food Trends
Although we still have a few more weeks of 2007, many people are looking ahead to 2008. Among them are several top restaurateurs who are predicting dining trends for the upcoming year. I'm most excited about niche dining.
Top 10 Food Trends for 2007
The Institute of Food Technologists (yep such a place exists) has come up with the Top 10 Food Trends for 2007. From upscale at home, to snacking on your own, the 2007 trends are definitely diverse and definitely speak to our ever changing society.
Since the IFT document is actually 39 pages long, I thought I'd help you out by giving you a general overview.
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