Goodbye 2012 -- HELLO 2013! It is that time where everyone starts their journey to accomplish whatever goals they have set for themselves this upcoming year. Here, at the Tastebuds kitchen, we have already started working hard on our goals for 2013, and we have some exciting and tasty things in store for us! Food is always on my mind, especially since I sit next to a kitchen all day, so looking ahead at the upcoming year, I thought it would be fitting to look into what 2013 will be bringing to fill our bellies.
These are some food trends I have found for 2013:
It looks like this year is (brace yourselves)...the year of the vegetable! Moove over beef, chicken, and all the other meats out here, the veggies are here to take their place in the center of the plate. It seems farmer's markets are popping up all over the place, produce selections are growing in grocery stores, and we have more information than ever before about the health benefits of vegetables being incorporated into our meals. Options like cauliflower steaks and squash noodles are just a few items that are becoming more and more popular.
Just because vegetables are taking over, does not mean that meat is completely off the plate. Chicken appears to be sticking it's beak in the spotlight this year too. With other meat prices seeming to rise, chicken is becoming trendy. Whether fried or grilled, Southern-style or spicy, chicken meals are on the rise!
Another new trend this year: Grown up kids' meals. Kids' menus are taking a turn towards kid friendly adult options. Hot dogs and mac 'n cheese are so last year! This year expect to see a variety of fruits and veggies, protein-rich grains, and Asian flavors on your little ones' plates.
Healthy, healthy, healthy! Chefs in kitchens everywhere are working hard to make dishes better for you. Vitamin rich vegetable stock, brown rice, and high-fiber grains are replacing the more unhealthy ingredients. Healthy foods are going to be a big hit this year. Super-foods and super-grains are being used more by Chefs, and grocers are doing whatever they can do expand their healthy, natural, and organic food sections.
One other food trend I wanted to mention, and one that I was very excited about is the snack of the year for 2013. (Drumroll please!) POPCORN! Popcorn will be popping up (literally) in all kinds of dishes -- popcorn ice cream and croutons are just a few examples. Sweet or savory, it is an all-time favorite snack, and another plus -- it is pretty healthy too!
So, there you have it...A few things you can expect to see more of this upcoming year. There are a whole bunch of food trends out there, these were just a few that really caught my eye and got me excited. Check out the links below for some more information on what else our bellies will be filled with in 2013.
http://www.srg.com/permanent/2012/10/2013-culinary-predictions
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2012/11/epicurious-predicts-the-top-food-trends-of-2013.html
http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/January-2013/Whats-Popping/http://www.restaurant.org/pdfs/research/WhatsHotFood2013.pdf
http://www.foodchannel.com/articles/article/top-ten-food-trends-2013/
These are some food trends I have found for 2013:
It looks like this year is (brace yourselves)...the year of the vegetable! Moove over beef, chicken, and all the other meats out here, the veggies are here to take their place in the center of the plate. It seems farmer's markets are popping up all over the place, produce selections are growing in grocery stores, and we have more information than ever before about the health benefits of vegetables being incorporated into our meals. Options like cauliflower steaks and squash noodles are just a few items that are becoming more and more popular.
Just because vegetables are taking over, does not mean that meat is completely off the plate. Chicken appears to be sticking it's beak in the spotlight this year too. With other meat prices seeming to rise, chicken is becoming trendy. Whether fried or grilled, Southern-style or spicy, chicken meals are on the rise!
Another new trend this year: Grown up kids' meals. Kids' menus are taking a turn towards kid friendly adult options. Hot dogs and mac 'n cheese are so last year! This year expect to see a variety of fruits and veggies, protein-rich grains, and Asian flavors on your little ones' plates.
Healthy, healthy, healthy! Chefs in kitchens everywhere are working hard to make dishes better for you. Vitamin rich vegetable stock, brown rice, and high-fiber grains are replacing the more unhealthy ingredients. Healthy foods are going to be a big hit this year. Super-foods and super-grains are being used more by Chefs, and grocers are doing whatever they can do expand their healthy, natural, and organic food sections.
One other food trend I wanted to mention, and one that I was very excited about is the snack of the year for 2013. (Drumroll please!) POPCORN! Popcorn will be popping up (literally) in all kinds of dishes -- popcorn ice cream and croutons are just a few examples. Sweet or savory, it is an all-time favorite snack, and another plus -- it is pretty healthy too!
So, there you have it...A few things you can expect to see more of this upcoming year. There are a whole bunch of food trends out there, these were just a few that really caught my eye and got me excited. Check out the links below for some more information on what else our bellies will be filled with in 2013.
http://www.srg.com/permanent/2012/10/2013-culinary-predictions
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2012/11/epicurious-predicts-the-top-food-trends-of-2013.html
http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/January-2013/Whats-Popping/http://www.restaurant.org/pdfs/research/WhatsHotFood2013.pdf
http://www.foodchannel.com/articles/article/top-ten-food-trends-2013/
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