Food Trends – is there anything more interesting in life than to think about what we’re going to be eating for the next year? What spices and foods are going to be the American Idol winners of cuisine in 2010?
Well, that’s my world anyway. And January rocks when it comes to lists of food trends. This the official McCormick® Flavor Forecast™ 2010 Top 10 Flavor Pairings (courtesy of The Gourmet Retailer):
1. Roasted Ginger & Rhubarb — Exciting layers of spicy and sour, with warming notes and a powerful tang
2. Thai Basil & Watermelon — A colorful study in contrasts offers a sweet, refreshing balance
3. Caraway & Bitter Greens — An unmistakable spice tames the bitter bite of bold greens
4. Bay Leaves & Preserved Lemon — Slowly coaxed flavor worth the wait, an aromatic mix of bitter, salty-tart and bright
5. Almond & Ale — The bittersweet character of both ingredients makes a congenial, cozy and hearty match
6. Turmeric & Vine-Ripened Tomatoes — Earthy and naturally sweet, this colorful, healthful blend is always in season
7. Pumpkin Pie Spice & Coconut Milk — This lush, warm pairing reconnects with its tropical roots
8. Roasted Cumin & Chickpeas — This globetrotting Mediterranean duet delivers warm, earthy flavor harmonies
9. Creole Mustard & Shellfish — A vibrant pair that brings Gulf Coast gusto to any part of the country
10. Chives & Fish Sauce — Savory fusion of French and Asian cuisines
Ignoring the fact that Emeril has been doing that creole mustard and shellfish thing for years, most of these sound just a little too cutesy to me. Or a high-end version of an old standard – isn’t chives and fish sauce pretty much the same as scallions and fish sauce served in every Vietnamese restaurant in existence. Caraway and bitter greens? I don’t like either of them.
Now, ginger and rhubarb I might be able to get behind (I love rhubarb pie), but do we have to roast the ginger?
Maybe I’m just showing my not-so-epicurean taste buds or my lack of culinary imagination. What do you think?
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