Comments on: Top 10 Food Predictions for 2010

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:41:25 +0000

Gotta love Guy Fieri helping out small business with his show especially in these tough

times. We went to Albuquerque only because of the show and we also saw James Taylor while we

were there so an excellent road trip for the family.

By: Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:53:15 +0000

Interesting list Dawn – thought provoking for sure!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:42:14 +0000

Great list! I like #6. I wholeheartedly agree that we are returning to our roots more each day. There’s something about making a recipe that your grandmother served or recreating a dish form your childhood that just warms the heart!

By: dawn

dawn — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:59:33 +0000

Thanks! I’ve been tickled as the January food magazines come out — I’m seeing a lot of what I said covered in articles. And Saveur features humble Spaghetti this month (though with a meat ragu vs. meatballs)

By: ruth

ruth — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:56:29 +0000

I understand that this post is very much based on local or even national trends but I would have to say that 3, 4, 6 and 8 will be happening worldwide! Very interesting, indeed!

By: dawn

dawn — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:46:38 +0000

you were very lucky! I suppose I could make them but it’s a two day ordeal!

By: The Gourmez

The Gourmez — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:03:35 +0000

As a fellow Californian transplant, I feel your tamales-on-Christmas-Eve pain. Luckily, I was home for them this year!

By: dawn

dawn — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:26:06 +0000

I think that the economy is going to force people to be more conscious of what they buy, to cook at home more and perhaps even seek vegetarian sources of protein. This month’s Cooking Light and Cuisine at Home both feature tuna casserole recipes – that has to be a reflection of price.

I can only hope that the healthcare discussion will lead to some treatment for obese people. Right now only the best of healthcare plans offer support. No matter what you think of obesity (choice, lifestyle, disease …) treating people will reduce overall health costs.

I also hope people will start to focus on eating fresh whole foods and steer away from pre-prepared foods. Rather than look for the diet miracle food — just eat good food in moderation. Almost everything science thinks about food gets disproved. Eggs cause cholesterol circa 1984 now they are a perfect form of protein in moderation. Chocolate has health benefits, moderate alcohol consumption has health benefits…. The tough thing for this prediction is that people will have to think for themselves instead of believe what the media tells them.

By: dawn

dawn — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:00:56 +0000

I just read another article about point #4 that when we cook with whole foods instead of processed food we find it more filling and eat less. It’s in this month’s cooking light.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:47:47 +0000

There was a study released in Nov that proved your point #4. There are a lot of people out there who think Hamburger Helper is “cooking from scratch” (http://koreanforniancooking.blogspot.com/2009/11/recession-hasnt-increased-home-cooking.html).

Harry Balzer of The NPD Group also said, “You want Americans to eat less? I have the diet for you. It’s short, and it’s simple. Here’s my diet plan: Cook it yourself. That’s it. Eat anything you want — just as long as you’re willing to cook it yourself.”