What's New in Food for 2010

I just read a great article from the Baltimore Sun online. The article listed the anticipated trends for 2010. Most of the trends were not surprising as they have been slowly making their way into the culinary scene for some time. Several trends seem to be an answer to cultural concerns such as obesity, with restaurants offering smaller portions for both the main entree and the dessert items. The nutritional value of foods is also becoming a greater concern for both adults and their meal choices for children.

There is great emphasis on locally grown produce, meats, seafood, and alcohol. Organic foods are still a trendy option for the new year and sustainability of our foods is something people are taking into consideration.

While I agree with the majority of their assessments for the upcoming year, I was disappointed to hear that of the 214 items the chefs categorized for this list, creme brulee came in at number 214! :( While I vow to entertain this year's culinary trends, I will continue to heavily consume creme brulee whether it's trendy or not.

To read the aforementioned article and to see the list in it's entirety click below.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/reviews/blog/2009/12/top_food_and_drink_trends_for.html