Generally speaking, past and present music powerhouses such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson or Beyoncé Knowles Carter may elicit words such as frenzy, exhilaration, craze or mania among their fans similar to how pumpkin, Cronuts®, ramen burgers and gluten-free products have evoked the same for foodies. Much like entertainment, food trends create excitement,… Read more »
CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI FLATBREAD
Chocolate Biscotti Flatbread Ingredients As needed Flatbread As needed PreGel Biscotto Arabeschi (Chocolate & Cookie) DIRECTIONS: Heat an oven to 350°F/176°C. Lightly brush the flatbread with olive oil. Toast in… Read more »
THE BRAND DEBATE: INVEST IN LTOS OR STAY TRUE TO CORE PRODUCTS
There are brands that have proved staying power time and time again. One of the best examples is Kleenex®. Most of you reading this would agree you have more than often uttered the phrase “ I need a Kleenex®,” which of course is the brand. You should be saying, “I need a tissue.” These types… Read more »
THE FUSION REVOLUTION: THE EVOLUTION OF FUSION CUISINE
The Cronut®. The waffle taco. Pad Thai pizza. These are just a few of the items that have emerged from the fusion cuisine trend that has become integrated into American dishes. From incorporating more ethnic flavors into our meals, to merging two seemingly disparate foods into one, fusion has helped shape the way we look… Read more »
LOBSTER & GELATO … THE NEW STANDARDS IN ON-CAMPUS DINING
When it comes to making the important decision of where to spend four years in college, prospective students have a lot to consider. Historically, the deciding factors include academics, student life, campus housing and location, but today on-campus food and beverage offerings are a big recruiting factor for colleges and universities. College students today are… Read more »
THE LATEST UPDATES ON WHAT IS MAKING WAVES IN FOOD
Just like any other business dealing with competition and demanding customers, cruise lines need to constantly rethink their approach to please vacationers. Following the trends and innovations of the food industry on land, they must also come up with new concepts to remain competitive and attract a broader audience – especially after enduring bad press… Read more »