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Masala is Trendy

At the recent Fancy Food Show in New York, a panel of food experts honed in on the top five food trends of the year (and mentioned some of the products that exemplify each one): Great Vinegars – Innovative flavors include: Hibiscus, Walnut Champagne, Peach Balsamic, Lime Rice, and Apple Ice Wine Vinegar. Indian Products … Continue reading →

Fancy Food

The energy was good at last week’s Fancy Food Show in New York. We may be in a depression, but buyers seemed confident that people would still allow themselves to have some treats. Smaller packages were much in evidence, which I take as a sign of both economic and health-conscious times.  There are always interesting … Continue reading →

Gone Fishin’

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. I’m off to NYC Monday to attend the annual Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center.  I’ll bring back lots of tidbits (pun intended!) about what’s hot and what’s not in the world of specialty food.   Actually, they really frown on taking home samples, so I’ll … Continue reading →