All Entries in the "Food Trends" Category
Men eat steak, women eat chocolate
So what is it with certain foods (and drinks) getting the boys vs. girls treatment? There may be a few male Australian athletes — like Greg Chappell and Wayne Pearce — who are vegetarians, but in our consciousness, real men still don’t eat quiche and women stick with chocolate, tofu and yogurt. What if these [...]
Molecular gastronomy is dead?
Molecular gastronomy is a new favourite bugaboo among chefs. Whenever they’re asked to name a tired trend, it’s usually what they rattle off first. At this point, few chefs admit to practicing it, or if they do, they use another term, something like “innovative cooking methods.” Wylie Dufresne (the chef and owner of wd~50 restaurant [...]
BEER & FOOD: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN?
Gone are the days when beer only went hand-in-hand with barbecues and footy shorts. Nowadays, the amber fluid has a more sophisticated image. Aussie blokes – and sheilas – are just as likely to sip on a boutique, international beer as, say, a lower-end, local brew. Beer lovers are seeking to sample more varieties, from [...]
Are Wine-Drunk Cows the next culinary green trend?
Most chefs pair a beef dish with a nice glass of red wine. Some Canadian ranchers are making it easy on cooks and diners — they’re putting the wine right into the meat. Last November Canadian cattle ranchers began feeding red wine to their herds, and the product has been met with thunderous applause from [...]
Food tourism
The success of farmers markets lies in their ability to promote local produce to the local community says a leading advocate for promoting regional produce. Zannie Flanagan, recently made a Member of the Order of Australia for promoting regional produce believes that the primary role of farmers markets is to serve the local community and [...]
Diners eat out more than ever – healthy options the pick
AUSTRALIANS might be eating out more than they did last year but they’re opting for healthier tucker, new research shows. Fifteen per cent of the 1010 Australians polled in April this year, said they go out for breakfast once a week or more. Thirty-two per cent enjoy dining out for an evening meal each week while [...]
White Hat: Green thumb!
Chefs can re-diversify their use of herbs in the kitchen – by growing their own! Find out how a green thumb can pinch the advantage.
Deep underground
Guerilla dining sets a new pace in the food scene. Traditional establishments would do well to take note
Imported wines on your menu
To include (or not include) imported wines on your menu? We learn that there are very few obstacles in your way, it’s just a transition from ‘foreign’ to ‘familiar’.
To follow fashion, or not?
Trends come and go – from the catwalk to the culinary scene. So, how do you know which fashion waves to ride and which are just short-lived fads best avoided? There are a few things to consider… Firstly, look at whether the trend actually makes sense for your restaurant. If you mostly attract steak lovers [...]
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