Were excited to report that the worlddidntend on December 21st! That means more gastronomical glory to unveil and savor in 2013. Hooray! As we bid farewell to 2012, welook forward to exotic ingredients, unconventional preparations, and mouthwatering dishes that will greet us in the new year. While we havent narrowed this down to a exact science,wevesurveyed our sources and consulted our crystal ball to compile Parties That Cooks Top 13 Food Trend Predictions for 2013.
1. Vegetables - Eating your vegetables just got more fun as restaurants across the country serve up veggies in cocktails, desserts, and everything between. Keep an eye out for beet-infused spirits, sauteed cauliflower entrees and roots like fennel, parsnip and celery appearing in desserts.
2. Chia Seeds - Remember Americas obsession with cha-cha-cha-chia? Well chia seeds are back, but not as your long-lost ceramic watering pet. With a nutty flavor and crunchy texture, these powerhouses of omega-3 are popping up everywhere in smoothies, salads, and even in drinks found in your grocers refrigerator (Kombucha, anyone?).
3. Smoked Foods & Condiments - Smoking isnt just for the barbeque anymore. Smoked olive oils, smoked cocktails, and even pasta made with smoked flour are gracing menus everywhere.
4. Brazilian - Food. Get your mind out of the gutter! Brazils got more to brag about than Aa berries, Caipirinhas, and world-class steaks. As we gear up for 2014 events like the World Cup and Winter Olympics, Brazilian food is due to be hot, hot, hot!
5. Popcorn - Not just for movie watching. Popcorn will be the snack to have in 2013. Light, crispy, and (*cough* usually *cough*)lowfat with a variety of sweet and savory flavor options can it get any better?
6. New Cuts of Meat - Move over filet mignon. Look out for new cuts of meat like pork flat iron and teres major, rendered from the shoulder of the animal. These exotic cuts prove to be delicate and tender at a fraction of the cost of more traditional cuts.
7. Stevia - Soon Stevia will join the ranks of the yellow, blue and pink packets of sweetener found on your favorite diners tables. Unlike many artificial sweeteners available, Stevia is a natural plant extract with twice the sweetness of sugar and none of the chemicals.
8. Prix Fixe Menus - [pronounced:pree fiks] The popularity of fixed menus is due to grow in the new year. A great way to score a complete, balanced, perfectly-paired meal, look for them in fine dining restaurants.
9. Farm to Table Dining - Pioneered by chefs like Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, the practice of local sourcing has been in high demand for a while now. Some would even say its over. Luckily, advocates for the movement have not given up! The emphasis on fresh, locally sourced, and in-season fare has some restaurants cultivating their own gardens on rooftops and in backyards.
10. Crowd Funded Restaurants - With all the new restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups popping up, competition in the food industry is pretty stiff. Food and hospitality connoisseurs are finding news ways to gauge demand and launch their ventures with new funding platforms like Kickstart and FundMe.
11. Revamped Brunch Menus - Move over eggs benedict! Fried chicken (and waffles!), cinnamon toast pizza (with strawberries, bananas, and Nutella!!), and other kooky concoctions are here to put the fun in brunch.
12. Ramen - Once considered a dorm room staple, ramen has been given quite the make-over. Not only can you find gourmet ramen on menus of the hottest restaurants, but ramen is now making a splash with unconventional ingredients like matzo ball and Montreal-style smoked pastrami. Talk about a fusion food!
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13. Healthy living - If you cant tell from the sudden influx of motivated gym-goers in January, the New Year often provides a much-needed rekindling of healthy lifestyles. Keep an eye out for accompanying trends like skinny plates and exercising to eat more, small platesall continuing the pursuit of healthy living and the decadence of delicious food.
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