With 2019 around the corner, it is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and, being that we are a team of culinarians, look back at what food trends caught our eye and what will shape 2019. Here are the top 10, in
Growing up, I was lucky to travel all around the world. New Zealand, New York, Los Angeles, all over Europe, but even now one of my favourite places to go on holiday is the
“Tater” is southern slang for potato. The tater can be baked, boiled, roasted, steamed, mashed, fried, grilled or scalloped. Is can also be made into French fries, cottage
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! Does anyone eat the neck at Thanksgiving? Like me, probably not, but I do make soup out of it, and
This is believed to be the original wedding cake mix. The cake is very light and made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar,
The English name of this is famous cake is Black Forest Cake or Black Forest Gateau. In Germany, it
If I had to choose my last meal, the original paella (made with rabbit and snails) would be it. Making a true paella is
Growing up and going to Spain, this was one of my favorite candies. Known as “Turron” in Spain and “Torrone” in Italy, these
A waffle isn’t just a waffle, depending on where you are from. As a chef, I love waffles and can make almost anything into a waffle; like waffle
The tortilla chip was first mass-produced in the Los Angeles in the late 1940s, and since has taken the United States by
Culinary reputations aboard airplanes have always been close to nonexistent on commercial flights, to the point that many of us refuse to eat
Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface; yet, only 2.5% of that water is freshwater. For our bodies to function correctly, the body needs between one
I refer to this as to the “Gringo Taco Day,” since crunchy tortilla tacos shells were not the norm for Mexican food; soft corn
The ravioli, as we know it, was first mentioned in history from a merchant in Venice, Italy. Ravioli is a filling between two
The first recipe written for an oatmeal cookie was in 1896 by Fannie Merritt Farmer. However, oats have been documented all the way back to
After a hard day, yesterday, we relax and have an easy meal. The Sloppy Joe is said to have been created in a Sioux City, Iowa café; where it
Today is the day we celebrate St Patrick’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than to “Eat like an Irishman.” Besides dressing up in green and
I’d like to first mention that I believe most “diets” are ultimately a waste of time, effort, energy and, often, money; as they are usually temporary, not well followed and
Artichokes are one of the oldest foods known to man. The Globe Artichoke that we know in the United States
On March 1, we celebrated peanut butter, but today we get down to the basics of just the nut. Yet, is it really a nut? The peanut, as we know it, is actually a
Potato chips are America’s number one snack food, that is enjoyed by the millions. The potato chip started on August 24, 1853, when an unhappy patron in
We all grew up having a nice bowl of chicken noodle soup, and many believe that the soup is the cure for the common cold. Campbell’s first
Ok! Ric had the Peppermint Patty, I have the Milky Way. The Milky Way candy bar was created in 1923 by Frank C. Mars and
That’s right, it’s “Eat your Noodles Day,” so let’s look deeper at this interesting group of food items and share a favorite recipe. The oldest bowl of noodles, discovered in
Yes, there really is a place called Hidden Valley Ranch. In the early 1950s, Steve Henson, a plumbing contractor, developed what we now know as Ranch Dressing. In 1954, he
Today is the day for all the seafood lovers out there! National Crab Day is the day to enjoy this lovely crustacean. Crabs live all over the world in our oceans, freshwater and
These sweet-and-salty treats are a perfect combination of salty peanuts and sweet chocolate. There are several versions of the peanut cluster, such as the caramel cluster,
Cereal is the most consumed product for breakfast. Cereal is a food made from processed grains, and is eaten hot or cold. Many people mix
Today we celebrate the iconic Oreo cookie! Do you twist it, dip it, or just eat it? The Oreo sandwiches are two chocolate disks with a sweet cream filling
The cheese doodle is a cheese puff produced by Wise Foods, that was originally developed and manufactured by King Kone of the Bronx. The snack became popular on the East Coast; it debuted several years after the famous Frito-Lay snack called Cheetos. Today, cheese doodles come in a variety of flavors such as Hot n’ …
Cold cuts are also known as lunch meat, cooked meat, cold meat and deli meat. These types of meat are all precooked or cured, and then
It is hard to pinpoint the origin of banana cream pie, but many people think it came from the American Midwest, where pies
January 24 was National Peanut Butter Day, but today we celebrate everyone who loves peanuts. According to Skippy Peanut Butter Company, there are over
We continue our journey of culinary days to celebrate all month long, and try to incorporate some of these items each day. We will concentrate on National Sauce Month today, with
Anybody familiar with the culinary arts will tell you that cooking is half art, half emotion and half science. Yes, that is more than 100 percent, but true cooks put as much as they can into everything they create –
Let’s say you were given 3 one dollar bills and one quarter – and the bills had slight tears and the quarter was dented. Would you throw these in the garbage? Probably not!
Do you remember the almond article I wrote and the fact that it is not a nut? Well, I proudly introduce you to another member of the drupe family: the pistachio! The
In some parts of the country, it is still a bit chilly. Nothing beats the cold like a nice hot bowl of soup! How about
There are items in the world that have made a huge impact on humanity, that have come about purely thinking on how to utilize leftover or unwanted products. In the kitchen, we
Banana bread is just what the name suggests: bread made with bananas. There must be more to talk about than just the obvious. Let’s talk about the magical first word… BANANA!
A cool, refreshing classic cocktail made from tequila, triple sec and freshly squeezed lime juice served with a salted glass rim either
It is morning, and time for a big cup of joe and a nice hot sticky bun. A great way to start any day. Nothing can
What can be more luxurious in air travel, than traveling to your destination with the comfort and perks of a private jet? At one point, it was a privilege reserved for a lucky few,
I know what you are thinking: Andes, Ghirardelli, Junior Mints, After Eights, Thin Mints, ice cream and a large selection of desserts. Yes, all of these are chocolate mint flavors,
Vino, Wein, fion, ווייַן, 酒, iwayini, anggur, alak, şarap, вино, شراب or κρασί no matter how you say, spell or pronounce it – humans have had a long and close relationship with wine.
Have you ever heard of this? If you have not, you are not alone! The dish is part of the regional cuisine of New England.
Almonds have been cultivated and consumed for centuries and mention of them can be found in ancient manuscripts including the Bible and Koran. We use them raw, toasted and as ingredients in multiple dishes each and every day.
The act of placing a substance into one’s mouth to repeatedly chew is prevalent across centuries, nations and cultures. The Ancient Greeks with mastic tree bark, the
This topic is apropos for a day like today. Me, I would prefer something like beer or ribeye day, but chocolates are more appropriate.
Peanut Butter and Jelly, a great sandwich, but potentially not the most exciting topic… unless you add in a music legend, two police officers, a private jet and one creative restaurant.