The phrase “clean label” …does it suddenly makes your palms sweat and sends a shiver up your spine or do you hear bluebirds singing a happy tune? And chances are the word “natural” might elicit similar polarizing reactions. Either way, we hopefully got your attention. Here is an up-to-date primer on what’s going on with…
What if the secret to a healthy diet could be summed up in one word? Monday. And what if that same word could make you the office “trend guru”? Now that we have your attention, read on to learn more. Health conscious consumers have many strategies for staying fit and one that continues to be…
You don’t have to be a seasoned food industry veteran to know that keeping up with food trends is a big part of our business. And we personally have found that an easy way to keep track and stay on top of all things food is by searching Pinterest boards and Instagram accounts. We have…
You expected a post on health and wellness this month, didn’t you? What if we told you it is and it’s about pizza? Happily, pizza has evolved beyond the ooey, gooey cheese laden, meat loaded, thick crust favorite of childhood and has become a vehicle for healthy toppings and a showcase for world cuisines layered…
Well, folks, as promised, we present our annual preview of the trends we expect to tantalize taste buds and motivate consumers to experiment with bold flavors. So how about 2015? What are the top trends we expect to have us obsessing and craving? More importantly, what will we will creating? Umami – Of course. But…
We decided to shake things up a little bit this year and do something a little different. Because we like things a little spicier and aren’t afraid of a little reflection, we thought we’d take a look BACKWARDS and see what’s happened to a few of the trends we highlighted last year. It’s our own…
Kale, schmale. There’s a new vegetable star featured at a restaurant or on a menu near you. It’s familiar, accessible, and inexpensive. It can be sweet or savory. Time to head to the farmers market or grocer and pick up a bunch of carrots. Yes, that’s right – carrots. And we don’t mean the canned, over-cooked type….
With summer in full swing, one of my favorite things to do with friends is to meet at a local establishment, preferably one with a patio, and relax with a cocktail. If you’re anything like me, you have your favorite. Mine is a gin and tonic. There is nothing like a really crisp, dry gin…
I love color usually but there are times when there’s nothing like crisp, white sheets or a classic white shirt. That’s because white goes with anything…it’s flexible, clean, carefree, delicate. The same holds true when talking about miso believe it or not. Miso comes in three colors (red, yellow and white) and the darker the…
When I was a little girl, I would love going to the ocean. Growing up in Missouri, I didn’t get many opportunities but one time I went to the Atlantic Ocean. I walked out towards the shoreline and…right into a pile of seaweed. I thought I had never seen anything so disgusting or fascinating in…
