Foodapalooza
I’m not sure how I missed this but the Fancy Food Show (aka Foodapalooza) was in Palm Beach last month. Lucky for me Charles Passy from the Post covered the event and provided the 411 on the upcoming food and drink trends. Heaven knows, I simply can’t be seen with a Pomegranate Martini if they’ve been declared passé.
Couple of trends to note:
Tea is in/Coffee is out – Personally, I’ve always liked tea. Drinking tea is an experience. Coffee…well, it’s just grab a cup and go. That doesn’t mean I plan to give up coffee – that’s just crazy talk. But with all of the discussion about tea’s health benefits, maybe we should remember tea every once in awhile.
Cheese Plates – I’m glad to see that the cheese plate for dessert is coming into style – it’s about time! And, it looks like companies are starting to take those cheese plate accompaniments seriously … so look for tasty nuts and fruits the next time you order some delicious Humboldt Fog for dessert.
Additives are out – big time! Organic and allergy-free foods are being promoted in a big way. Emphasis is being placed on healthy, natural products. This is something that can benefit all of us.
So the next time you’re out to dinner…keep these food trends in mind. You can impress your dining companions with your trendy culinary expertise.
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