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Cape Town World Cocktail Capital 2015: WORLD CLASS Cocktail Trends on show!

World Class AnnaThe WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year Global Finals is currently underway in Cape Town, bringing the world’s top Bartenders and Mixologist professionals to our city. It is the largest and most prestigious global Mixology event.

The largest number of female Bartender Finalists is competing for the title of the WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year competition, six of the 55 finalists from fifty countries being women, and having won the national best bartender title in their respective countries. The female finalists are Anna Walsh from Dublin, Ireland; Fernanda Tejada of Mexico City; Tess Posthumus from the Netherlands (left); Continue reading →

Flavour Forecast for 2014: it’s going to be hot!

McCormick FlavorForecastThe McCormick spice company in the USA publishes an annual list of flavour predictions for the year ahead.  It has released its ‘Flavor Forecast 2014: 125th Anniversary Edition‘, with five top food trends, and a number of emerging flavours.

The top five food trends for next year are:

1.   Chili obsession:  Food lovers seek their chili thrill.  New chili varieties are coming from Peru, very hot and with full-bodied fruit notes.

2.   Modern Masala: Indian food is being reinvented, with a modern take on this cuisine.

3.   Clever Compact Cooking: Chefs are getting smarter in cooking in small spaces, and using what’s available.

4.   Mexican World Tour: Mexican ‘bright, casual cuisine‘ is becoming popular around the world

5.   Charmed by Brazil:  Brazilian cuisine of global and local flavours is growing in popularity.

Top flavour trends for next year are the following: Continue reading →

Salads, seaweed, seasonings, and smoking some of 2014 Food Trends!

Top 10 Food TrendsThe top ten food trends in supermarkets and restaurants for 2014 have been identified by the Sterling-Rice Group in the USA, reports eTurboNews.  Not a surprise is that health dominates the trends, but with a touch of indulgence.

The top food trends were generated by Sterling-Rice’s Culinary Council, consisting of 100 top chefs, restaurateurs, and foodies.  The research generating the top 100 trends highlights shifts in society, helping food industry suppliers to better create, position, market, and sell their products.  Its food trends are used by small fledgling companies as well as food corporates:

1.    Lemon is the main ingredient in dressings and sauces, used fresh or preserved.

2.    Black, green, and other leaf  teas add a twist to dinner, desserts, and more, even used to smoke fish and meat.

3.     Middle Eastern seasonings such as sumac, za’atar, and marash Continue reading →