Wondering what are going to be the next 'it' things in the food world in 2009? Here's the scoop:
New (and Unusual Flavor) Pairings
Toasted sesame and rootbeer? Tarragon and beetroot? According to the spice mogul McCormick, these are just some of the flavor combinations slated to be "hot" this year. Through their research, McCormick's sensory analysts, trend experts, and chefs predict by keeping their "finger on the pulse of flavor". Many of these combinations blend tastes from completely diverse cultures, which is also a growing trend in the food and restaurant world. To see the rest of their predictions, and recipes to accompany them, go to the Flavor Forecast 2009.
This article appears in Jan 21-27, 2009.