The holiday season is upon us, whether we’re ready for it or not. Between buying gifts and decorating your house, you may also be tasked with creating the perfect holiday dessert for your gathering this year. If you are mildly dreading the idea of preparing a dessert, or want something different from the traditional fruitcake, check out some of the following food trends for creating a fresh and unique dessert that will leave your guests asking for the recipe.
Try some of these food trends for creating your most festive holiday desserts.
It can be tough even for celebrities to say goodbye to the summer season each year. Who can easily part with warmer weather and ample sun? Who can easily forget about time away from work and stress in general? Not many celebrities at all. Thankfully, there are some things that people can do to ease the pain a bit. Celebrities like to have a party for just about any occasion, so if summer is ending, this would be a perfect excuse for a party.
If you want to throw a farewell-to-summer party for your beloved family members and friends like the celebrities do, then you should think about all of the food items and beverages that you may want to serve them. What good is a summertime bash without tasty snacks and refreshing drinks, anyway?
Superfoods are great to implement into your diet! They are some of the healthiest food options and have multiple health benefits. Of course, everyone is familiar with the more popular superfoods, such as avocado, salmon, and spinach, but have you ever heard of breadfruit? New research is suggesting that this starchy, green, tree-grown fruit may be a new superfood to add to the list.
If you’re looking for a new superfood to mix into your diet, here are five reasons why new food trend breadfruit might be the key:
From rainbow bagels to edible gold, we certainly have seen no shortage of food trends introduced to us through our favorite social media platforms. Every day we log onto Instagram or Twitter, we will likely be faced with a new super fruit, elaborate dessert, or a full-on diet plan. The newest food trend to make the list, brought to us by none other than Tik Tok, is cloud bread. Not only does cloud bread have a fun name and appetizing appearance, but it also comes with a long list of benefits. With its numerous uses and airy consistency, it may just be the newest must-have in your current diet.Â
Find out five benefits of cloud bread, the latest food trend from Tik Tok.
Wakame seaweed salad with nut sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and red chili pepper. Photo: iStockPhoto
By Alycia Williams
Seaweed is the next big thing when it comes to the latest food trends. It’s becoming a must have for every household. As the seaweed trend grows, it’s about time you know why seaweed could be beneficial for you.
In this food trend, find out the benefits for eating seaweed.
Healthy meal without waste. Photo: Instagram/@chefredyavendano
By Alycia Williams
There are so many fruits and vegetables out there — many more than most of us are aware of. Just when you think you know all of them, there is another one that shows up and surprises you. That said, some are more popular than others. These food trends are usually dictated by chefs, consumers, and even social media. It’s time to find out what’s on the horizon as the newest food trends for fruits and vegetables.
Find out the new food trends for fruits and vegetables.
Mushrooms are constantly looked upon as dirty, nasty fungi, and although it is a fungi, that doesn’t mean that mushrooms should be ignored. As the mushroom food trend is on the horizon, it’s time to get some food advice on why we should appreciate mushrooms more.
In this food trend, check out the benefits of eating mushrooms.
Couple shopping at the farmer's market. Photo: mangostock / Bigstock.com
By Alycia Williams
“Everyone is different.” We’ve all heard this saying at least once in our lives, and it’s true we are all different all the way down to our taste buds. Have you ever wondered why you think something tastes amazing while your friend absolutely hates the exact same thing? That’s because depending on our  DNA, things can taste differently. How does your genetic make-up influence your taste buds?
In this food trend, check out ways DNA can affect how you experience eating food.
Vegan-friendly alternatives have become super popular in the food world over the past decade. In terms of the health trend that is alternative foods, nothing else has risen to fame quite like oat milk. A study by the Specialty Coffee Association found that the popularity of oat milk has increased by 425% in the last year alone. The lactose-free, nut-free super milk is becoming a common alternative to dairy milk, joining almond milk and soy milk on supermarket shelves across the country.
Whether you’d opt for oat milk in your latte or you’re thinking about making a shift to only oat milk in your house, there’s plenty of room for you on the oat milk bandwagon. Here are four reasons why you should ditch your dairy milk and hop on this food trend:
There’s a lot that goes into planning for Halloween. There are the costumes, the pumpkin patches, the hayrides, the movies that won’t scar anyone too badly, and, of course, the food. Having tasty snacks to eat are a staple for any good Halloween-themed get-together. They’re not only a fun decoration, but they can taste terrifyingly good. So, why not put on your apron, get in the kitchen, and start brainstorming what spooky food trends will have your guests begging for the recipes by the end of the night?
Food Trend: With Halloween just around the corner, what are some of the best Halloween-inspired desserts you can bring to your party this year?
There seems to be a new skincare beauty trend every few months. Whether it’s funky face masks or gold facials, there never seems to be a dull moment when it comes to healthy skin. This latest skincare trend is also the latest food trend! Collagen is a protein found within the body that strengthens bones and skin. Collagen is oftentimes sold in drinks or as an added protein in smoothies. Dermatologists believe that collagen has the potential to strengthen skin and reduce wrinkles, but there is not enough evidence to conclusively prove that it does as of yet.
Collagen is the newest food and skin trend. There are a bunch of simple ways you can add this protein into your diet. Cupid has some advice to help you get in on this new trend.Â
Summer may be long over, but you can still enjoy all the benefits of a nice colorful, refreshing glass of lavender lemonade or tea. Lavender is an essential oil that has been used for its healing properties for ages. It is one of the purest forms of medicine and therapy today.
With lavender lemonade and tea gaining popularity, how can you make sure you get the most out of this latest food trend?
Drink your morning oats with a new twist with non-diary oat milk. The pressure for mainstream coffee shops and supermarkets to add vegan-friendly alternatives, like almond milk and Beyond Beef, has soared in recent years. After oat milks, like Oatly, were introduced into coffee shops, people were ready to make the switch in their own homes. With it’s healthy reputation and the fact that it has one-third the amount of calories as half n’ half, there are plenty of reasons to be stirring it into your coffee.
Non-diary milk alternatives are the food trend of the future. With abundant options of non-diary milks to choose from, what are the perks of oat milk?
The ketogenic (keto for short) diet has found its way into popularity this past year. The diet consists of a very low-carb, high-fat diet. It has been known to help with preventing seizures for epileptics and to help with a person’s overall quality of life, but it has also been known to be abused or taken to extremes, which of course, only leads to the exact opposite. While this growing food trend has its pros and cons, Cupid is here to give you food advice on how to still include the most delicious and nutritious foods into your diet without feeling like you need to cut out all of your favorite foods forever.
Find out which delicious foods you can still indulge in with the keto food trend!
Summer may be over, but your ocean journey has just begun. Pacific foods are trending in 2019, meaning that the sand in your shorts has faded but the salt on your tongue lives on. Fruits like Jackfruit, a tropical Indian food reminiscent of the fig family, will be popularized in organic supermarkets such as Whole Foods. According to TasteofHome.com the juicy jackfruit isn’t the only tropical flavor we can look forward to in our food tips.
With ocean-inspired foods on the rise, how can we bring pacific food tips for a tropical summer palate to our cozy fall dinners?
Couple enjoying burgers and fries. Photo: Kzenon / Bigstock.com
By Megan McIntosh
These days, most people are all about trying that next best food trend so that they can share it on Instagram or post their discovery on YouTube. Millennials are especially unafraid to try new flavor combinations that may make the average diner hesitant.
Millennials are all about adventure and trying new things, so it’s no surprise that this food trend is all about millennial flavors to try out!
We’ve got some fun food advice for you! Everyone does it–you see a banana turn brown, so you either throw it into the freezer for a smoothie at a later date or it goes straight into the trash because it’s no longer perfect. As a society, we have trained ourselves to only look for flawless produce because we perceive it as healthier to consume rather than an apple that is misshapen or two carrots that grew together. For that reason alone, 40% of food grown in the US goes uneaten. A recent food trend is now encouraging people to eat more imperfect food.
The latest food trend sheds light on a new perspective surrounding imperfect food. Here are five ways avoiding oddly-shaped food can be a bad thing:
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and you need all the accessories to celebrate! Prepara has all the stylish and festive accessories for your upcoming gathering. With trendy, spoons, trays and taco holders, your guests are bound to keep coming back for more!
The National Restaurant Association recently surveyed 650 professional chefs about the top culinary and restaurant trends for 2019 and found that three out of every four chefs said CBD- and cannabis-infused foods will be a top food trend, according to CNBC.com. Cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, but has been legalized in 10 states for recreational purposes. CBD oil lacks THC, which is the component of cannabis that intoxicates the user. The article also reports that some restaurateurs want to get in on the trend with less scrutiny and so they have turned to private clubs to offer these dishes. And, while some states have legalized cannabis and most CBD products became legal under federal law in December, some restaurants with chefs who offer CBD and cannabis-infused foods may get points docked by health departments because it does not have FDA approval.
Get more info on 2019’s latest food trend — CBD- and cannabis-infused food!
Do you ever feel like drinking cocktails out with friends, but don’t want to deal with the hangover the next day after? Mocktails have been gaining popularity as a food trend. They’re great because you get to have your favorite drink while you’re the designated driver for your friend’s birthday or want to avoid the extra calories that can be packed in traditional cocktails. Restaurants are adding more mocktail recipes to their menu as a nonalcoholic option for those who don’t want the effects of alcohol, but who still want to join in the fun of a night out with friends.
It’s not really a food trend unless it’s Instagram-able, and rolled ice cream is definitely pretty to look at. This unique dessert originated in Thailand and has made its way to the United States, becoming especially big in cities like Los Angeles. This sweet treat allows all the flavors to be rolled into one in a special way.
This new Thai food trend is taking over our taste buds:
The hottest food trend combines two popular diets, paleo and vegan. The paleo-meets-vegan lifestyle incorporates vegan-living with no animal products and paleo-dieting, which includes no dairy, grains, soy, legumes, or processed sugar. One health expert created Peganism as a movement toward healthier living. With Peganism, animal foods aren’t completely out of the question like they are with a vegan diet. Your diet should center on plant-based products while incorporating high-quality animal foods into your meals. Take our food advice and try this new trendy way of eating.
We’re keeping the traditions alive with this new food trend. Do you miss sitting around the table on a Sunday, while mom makes a traditional meal for your family? Well, you’re in luck with these new food tips! Sunday meal food ideas are a great way to please the whole family and get them prepared for the busy week ahead. Take some of our food advice and gather around the table every Sunday for a home-cooked meal just like Mom used to make.