Ginger is a classic flavor that has been used in a number of different applications, and in a number of different types of cuisine. It has several properties that make it incredibly appealing, especially considering the types of flavors that currently dominate the marketplace. Ginger has just enough spiciness to add appeal to various dishes […]
One of the most difficult things that a flavorist can do is predict the next big flavor combinations. One of the most challenging aspects of this task is that upcoming trends can seem somewhat unusual. It is impossible to know which trends will take off and which will be the next big industry flavor. […]
Essential oils are unique in that they have such a broad range of uses. Although they are most often used in aromatherapy, perfumes, cosmetics, and massage, increasingly more people are bringing them into the kitchen as they learn about the advantages of cooking with essential oils. Cooking with essential oils is an activity that’s rapidly […]
Hot dogs and franks are an American classic, and being an All-American food dish it is no surprise that they’ve been subject to a fair amount of invention (and reinvention) over the years. That is truer now than ever before, as even some of the biggest names in the food production industry have been creating […]
As consumers learn more about the fantastic health benefits of plant-based foods and beverages, the flavor industry is bursting with all kinds of healthy and delicious products, including teas. Tea drinkers enjoy numerous benefits, including hydration, aromatherapy, and even the social benefits of enjoying a warm cup of herbal tea with a friend. There are […]
A marinade can make an ordinary cut of meat extraordinary, but the right ingredients and flavors must be chosen for the product. The goal with a marinade is not to mask the flavor of the meat, but to enhance it. Keeping that in mind, marinades can be very different in style and in the ingredients […]
Playing with spices and exploring endless ways to blend them for unique flavors are some of the most enjoyable parts of cooking. Many spices are popular in more than one country. However, one of the things that makes an area’s cuisine enticingly unique is the specific way a culture blends spices – even familiar ones […]
Next to Italian and Chinese foods, Japanese foods are among the most popular in the Western world. Japanese cuisine is available in many different markets, and found everywhere from the most high end restaurants and restaurant chains to the prepackaged foods section of a local grocery store. Japanese cooking has largely been influenced by the […]
There are plenty of things to love about Thanksgiving, from the message of the holiday to the opportunity to sit down with your family and enjoy the lovely fall weather. And while it’s not the most important part of the holiday, the delicious pies make the holiday celebration even better. From classics such as pumpkin, […]
It doesn’t take a culinary expert to know that the food dishes commonly thought of as “Chinese” in the United States are, at best, only roughly inspired by the foods of China. For decades, this has been more or less okay with food buyers. However, times have changed. As ethnic foods take over the culinary […]
