http://www.dmflavors.com/blog Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:45:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So much food, so little time… I was pleasantly surprised at the 479° Popcorn booth. How exciting can flavored popcorn be? That’s what you’re thinking, right? Me too. But their flavors –Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar, Madras Curry Coconut & Cashews, and Black Truffle & White Cheddar – were both creative and delicious. And ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/07/21/the-2010-summer-fancy-foods-show-review-part-3/ Probably the most innovative product I spotted at this year’s Fancy Foods Show was the Brazilian import, Bacon Krisps. Distributed by Acme Import Co., Bacon Krisps are very interesting little snacks. A minute in the microwave, and voila, these little wheat nuggets puff up into perfect little red, white and tan ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/07/19/the-2010-summer-fancy-foods-show-review-part-2/ Ah, the Fancy Foods Show – 331,000 square feet of chocolate, cheese and sauce. A playground of flavor for food industry peeps and bloggers alike. A global adventure that takes you around the world in eight hours. In short – practice your competitive eating skills beforehand, wear your comfiest of ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/07/15/the-2010-summer-fancy-foods-show-review-part-1/ I’ve talked on this blog, from time to time, of my fondness for fresh produce. I volunteer at my local farmers’ market. And I make use of what little sun I have on my deck for a potted garden of tomatoes, herbs, and new this year, peppers (their success is ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/07/01/the-country%e2%80%99s-most-famous-garden/ This weekend, while browsing through a department store home sale with a friend, we came upon a rack of on-sale specialty electrics - or what we quickly dubbed, “dust-collectors.” You know what I’m talking about – the circus animal waffle iron, the mini donut maker, the cupcake maker! (Seriously…why wouldn’t you ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/06/14/here-we-come-a-waffleing/ In yesterday’s Washington Post food section, I spotted an article revealing that vanilla works just as well in savory dishes, as in an ice cream cone. Well…with respect to the Washington Post, we’ve known this one for years. Ask anyone in our labs, and they’ll tell you that their secret ingredient in ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/05/27/vanilla-unveils-its-savory-side/ This past weekend I was in a wedding…in fact, I was the Best Maid (aka, a female Best Man). Since the groom and I had known each other since birth, it made perfect sense to me, him, and his wife. But others were unsure - it didn’t fit the mold. The ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/04/27/being-adventurous-%e2%80%93-in-life-food/ Just this past Friday, I read a great article in Nation’s Restaurant News on innovative flavors in foodservice soft-serve. Among the flavors mentioned, olive oil intrigued me most, especially since it had proven as the best selling for one restauranteur. So, on Saturday night, when our waiter mentioned olive oil as ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/04/08/how-i-love-to-try-something-new/ Recently, a study was released by Princeton University showing that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) causes more weight gain than table sugar. There has been A LOT of backlash from the food industry questioning their methods. Frankly, I am not here to take a side – I am not a ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/04/02/what-ever-happened-to-moderation/ We’ve been reading a lot lately about stores cutting back on national brands to make room for more private label goods. And perhaps the greatest impact will be that made by Wal-Mart. When one manufacturer generates a significant portion of your annual sales, it becomes a bit worrisome, to say ... http://www.dmflavors.com/blog/2010/03/03/end-of-the-brand/