In 2022, TikTok users were interested in pasta chips made in the air fryer, an odd pink sauce that was enveloped in controversy, and baked oats that could pass for dessert. Here are three dishes we found on TikTok that we won’t mind making again in 2023.

Salmon Rice Bowls

Deconstructed food is in and that is very good news for those of us who struggle to assemble food into something edible. If you adore sushi but it’s definitely above your skill grade, this version still gives you all the sushi flavors, but is way easier to make. Using cooked salmon, combine it with rice, soy sauce, kewpie mayo, sriracha, and avocado, and you have yourself a salmon rice bowl. Use roasted seaweed sheets to scoop it all up.

@zoetheolive everybody moved on, I stayed there #emilymariko #salmon #rice #studentmeals #unistudent #seaweed ♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo

Butter Boards

Some groaned when they heard about this trend, but butter lovers were in heaven. Chef Justine Doiron envisioned it as the new charcuterie board and we’re right behind her. Spread softened butter on a board, sprinkle any toppings you like, and indulge with crusty bread.

@justine_snacks

I like this one idk I’m in a silly goofy butter mood

♬ original sound – speed songs

Cloud Bread

Want your “bread” to come in funky colors and jiggle a bit? Then give cloud bread a try. All you need is eggs, sugar, and cornstarch; though many add food coloring so that it comes out pretty as well as tasty. 

@matthewinthekitchen Tik Tok’s famous cloud bread is so easy to make! Recipe from @linqanaaa #fyp #cloudbread #baking #easyrecipe #bread #cooking #egg #easybaking #foodie ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依

The post Dishes That Made it Big on TikTok in 2022 appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Plastic-Free

Sustainability is one of the biggest trends for 2020 in many industries, and when it comes to the beverage industry, it means focusing on using less single-use plastic bottles and cups and generating less plastic waste whenever possible. Reusable cups and bottles are the way to go.

Kombucha

Kombucha has been around for a few years, but 2020 is the year when it will become a staple instead of just another fad trend that eventually goes away. That’s right, kombucha is here to stay.

Milk Alternatives

We’re already used to plant-based milk options being available at chain coffee shops, but you can expect to see even more alternatives to dairy milk in 2020. Get ready to drink more coconut, rice, oat, and hemp milk.

The post The Latest Beverage Industry Trends appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

The story of this drink dates back to the mid-1980s in Sydney, Australia. Few could have ever imagined that flat whites would become a worldwide hit when Alan Preston added the new coffee creation to his menu at Moors Espresso Bar.

His idea was to put a twist on a traditional cappuccino by offering a drink with less foam, but more milk and a smoother consistency.

The reasons for the surge in popularity of flat whites are mostly centered on how they offer coffee drinkers a different experience than a traditional cappuccino or a latte. Lattes have a very high ratio of milk to coffee and cappuccinos present their milk in the form of a very thick layer of foam.

Flat whites strike a different balance, offering only a very thin layer of microfoam that resists and is able to be enjoyed throughout the drink. Also, its ratio of coffee to milk is much higher, allowing the characteristics of the coffee used in the beverage to take center stage.

If you haven’t done it yet, why not try a flat white the next time you head to your local coffee shop?

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If there is one word that you must know before trying Ethiopian food, it’s injera.

Any visitor to Ethiopia or diner at an Ethiopian restaurant will undoubtedly come into contact with this special bread, which is the centerpiece of any Ethiopian meal. What makes it so special, and why is it such a central piece of this country’s gastronomy?

Teff is a grain that grows in the Ethiopian Highlands and it’s the base for this delicious bread. The small grains of this plant, which are high in fiber and many minerals while being gluten-free, are mashed into flour and then added to water.

Fermentation is then triggered, and the dough sits for 2-3 days to create a slightly sour taste. Then, the injera is ready to be prepared.

Spread over a flat, circular griddle, injera is cooked and made into a bread with a spongy, absorbent texture.

Ethiopian stews, known as wat, are the most common thing to be eaten with injera. Made with lentils, chicken, or beef, they are spread on top of the bread and then eaten together with diners’ hands. 

It’s a unique way to enjoy a meal and something that makes Ethiopian food truly unique.

The post What is Injera? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Originating from Brazil, where they are considered to have originated from the northern states of Para and Amazonas, this fruity and healthy menu item is now gaining popularity all over the world.

The açaí palm is where the purple fruits that form the base of this dish come from. This tropical tree is native to South America and was often considered to produce fruits that only poorer people in rural areas consumed.

Açaí bowls are made from frozen and mashed fruit from the palm tree that are made into a smoothie-like substance. It’s then placed into a bowl and topped with berries and other fruits as well as granola.

It’s easy to see why açaí is all the rage. As a superfood, açaí berries are loaded with antioxidants that studies have shown to help the human body in various ways. Purported health benefits include lowering cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and improving brain function.

Give an açaí bowl a try if you’re looking to find a new sweet and healthy food!

The post Açaí Bowls are All the Rage appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If you are a meat eater who is looking for some tips to help you cut down on your consumption of meat, here are some simple tips that will get you on the right path.

Start Eating Beans

People often complain that nothing in a vegan or vegetarian replaces the richness and filling character of meat. We have found, however, that beans are great at filling you up and serving as a great “substitute” that possesses many of meat’s singular characteristics.

Plant-Based Meat Substitutes

As the years go by and more and more people cut meat out from their diets, more and more plant-based meat substitutes are available on the market. From tofu to tempeh to seitan, you’ll find something that takes meat’s place if you try hard enough.

It’s All About Mentality

If you go into your journey with the attitude that your eating experiences are going to get worse after cutting out meat, you are setting yourself up for a loss. Instead, be enthusiastic about all of the benefits that you’ll reap and all of the new flavors that you will try.

The post Looking to Cut Down Meat Consumption? Follow These Simple Steps appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Reis & Irvy’s is an up-and-coming frozen yogurt company that offers up their product with no human contact between production and serving. That’s right, this fro yo company has machines powered by robots that make your sweet and cool treat for you.

So, how does it work? Reis & Irvy’s has begun installing their kiosks in locations throughout the United States, and customers have seen how robots can put together a frozen yogurt dessert. It simply involves pressing a few buttons on a touch screen, a team of robots on the inside of a machine, and voila! Your frozen yogurt is served.

You actually don’t see your product being prepared, but the possibilities are endless. Reis & Irvy’s machines all stock 6 flavors of frozen yogurt and a variety of toppings, such as chocolate candies and fruits. Humans might not make your product, but it’s fully customizable nonetheless.

So, don’t be surprised if you walk by a touch-screen operated frozen yogurt machine powered by robots in the near future! It might seem strange at first, but if you give it a try, your tastebuds will thank you.

The post This Frozen Yogurt Company is Powered by Robots appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Grubhub recently released a list of the trends that their company saw in food delivery last year. Data is still coming in for 2019, but what the industry saw last year tells us a lot about how tastes are evolving and changing.

Believe it or not, the one food that saw the highest increase in popularity on the popular food delivery platform in 2018 was bean burritos. This Mexican-inspired dish combines lots of positive aspects, such as a spicy kick, all-vegetarian ingredients, and its normally economical price.

Poke continued its hot status last year, coming in at #2. This marinated seafood dish originating from Hawaii continues to tantalize diners outside of the Aloha State that has become familiar with it in the last couple of years.

Finally, coming in at #3 was chicken sliders. These mini chicken sandwiches saw a nearly 200% rise in popularity last year, which is probably due to its trending status as a smaller and more customizable form of a traditional chicken sandwich.

What trends surprised you most in 2018? What do you think will see a surge in popularity this year?

The post These Are the Hottest Trends in Food Delivery appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This liquor originates from Mexico, but it is different from tequila. It is actually made from the same plant, but the process of making mezcal is quite different from that of making tequila. This produces a drink that has a distinct flavor and character.

Although mezcal has been popular in Mexico for quite some time, it’s finally starting to gain popularity outside of its home country. You can make tons of delicious drinks and cocktails with mezcal, or even sip it alone.

Mezcal is made from the agave plant, just like tequila. However, the type of agave plant used to make tequila is the blue agave variety of the plant, which typically isn’t used for mezcal.

Mezcal is made by smoking the “fruit” part of the agave plant underground and then using it to make a distilled beverage. The smoking of the fruit gives mezcal a distinct “smoky” flavor that almost gives it a scotch-like character.

After being smoked and distilled, mezcal is aged in oak barrels for several months. Once this process is finished, it’s ready to drink.

If you can find mezcal in your country, be sure to give it a try. Even if you don’t like tequila, you might end up enjoying this unique beverage.

The post Mezcal is Trending, and Here’s Why appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

In 2022, TikTok users were interested in pasta chips made in the air fryer, an odd pink sauce that was enveloped in controversy, and baked oats that could pass for dessert. Here are three dishes we found on TikTok that we won’t mind making again in 2023.

Salmon Rice Bowls

Deconstructed food is in and that is very good news for those of us who struggle to assemble food into something edible. If you adore sushi but it’s definitely above your skill grade, this version still gives you all the sushi flavors, but is way easier to make. Using cooked salmon, combine it with rice, soy sauce, kewpie mayo, sriracha, and avocado, and you have yourself a salmon rice bowl. Use roasted seaweed sheets to scoop it all up.

@zoetheolive everybody moved on, I stayed there #emilymariko #salmon #rice #studentmeals #unistudent #seaweed ♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo

Butter Boards

Some groaned when they heard about this trend, but butter lovers were in heaven. Chef Justine Doiron envisioned it as the new charcuterie board and we’re right behind her. Spread softened butter on a board, sprinkle any toppings you like, and indulge with crusty bread.

@justine_snacks

I like this one idk I’m in a silly goofy butter mood

♬ original sound – speed songs

Cloud Bread

Want your “bread” to come in funky colors and jiggle a bit? Then give cloud bread a try. All you need is eggs, sugar, and cornstarch; though many add food coloring so that it comes out pretty as well as tasty. 

@matthewinthekitchen Tik Tok’s famous cloud bread is so easy to make! Recipe from @linqanaaa #fyp #cloudbread #baking #easyrecipe #bread #cooking #egg #easybaking #foodie ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依

The post Dishes That Made it Big on TikTok in 2022 appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Plastic-Free

Sustainability is one of the biggest trends for 2020 in many industries, and when it comes to the beverage industry, it means focusing on using less single-use plastic bottles and cups and generating less plastic waste whenever possible. Reusable cups and bottles are the way to go.

Kombucha

Kombucha has been around for a few years, but 2020 is the year when it will become a staple instead of just another fad trend that eventually goes away. That’s right, kombucha is here to stay.

Milk Alternatives

We’re already used to plant-based milk options being available at chain coffee shops, but you can expect to see even more alternatives to dairy milk in 2020. Get ready to drink more coconut, rice, oat, and hemp milk.

The post The Latest Beverage Industry Trends appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

The story of this drink dates back to the mid-1980s in Sydney, Australia. Few could have ever imagined that flat whites would become a worldwide hit when Alan Preston added the new coffee creation to his menu at Moors Espresso Bar.

His idea was to put a twist on a traditional cappuccino by offering a drink with less foam, but more milk and a smoother consistency.

The reasons for the surge in popularity of flat whites are mostly centered on how they offer coffee drinkers a different experience than a traditional cappuccino or a latte. Lattes have a very high ratio of milk to coffee and cappuccinos present their milk in the form of a very thick layer of foam.

Flat whites strike a different balance, offering only a very thin layer of microfoam that resists and is able to be enjoyed throughout the drink. Also, its ratio of coffee to milk is much higher, allowing the characteristics of the coffee used in the beverage to take center stage.

If you haven’t done it yet, why not try a flat white the next time you head to your local coffee shop?

The post Flat Whites are Coffee Shops’ Newest Hit appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If there is one word that you must know before trying Ethiopian food, it’s injera.

Any visitor to Ethiopia or diner at an Ethiopian restaurant will undoubtedly come into contact with this special bread, which is the centerpiece of any Ethiopian meal. What makes it so special, and why is it such a central piece of this country’s gastronomy?

Teff is a grain that grows in the Ethiopian Highlands and it’s the base for this delicious bread. The small grains of this plant, which are high in fiber and many minerals while being gluten-free, are mashed into flour and then added to water.

Fermentation is then triggered, and the dough sits for 2-3 days to create a slightly sour taste. Then, the injera is ready to be prepared.

Spread over a flat, circular griddle, injera is cooked and made into a bread with a spongy, absorbent texture.

Ethiopian stews, known as wat, are the most common thing to be eaten with injera. Made with lentils, chicken, or beef, they are spread on top of the bread and then eaten together with diners’ hands. 

It’s a unique way to enjoy a meal and something that makes Ethiopian food truly unique.

The post What is Injera? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Originating from Brazil, where they are considered to have originated from the northern states of Para and Amazonas, this fruity and healthy menu item is now gaining popularity all over the world.

The açaí palm is where the purple fruits that form the base of this dish come from. This tropical tree is native to South America and was often considered to produce fruits that only poorer people in rural areas consumed.

Açaí bowls are made from frozen and mashed fruit from the palm tree that are made into a smoothie-like substance. It’s then placed into a bowl and topped with berries and other fruits as well as granola.

It’s easy to see why açaí is all the rage. As a superfood, açaí berries are loaded with antioxidants that studies have shown to help the human body in various ways. Purported health benefits include lowering cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and improving brain function.

Give an açaí bowl a try if you’re looking to find a new sweet and healthy food!

The post Açaí Bowls are All the Rage appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If you are a meat eater who is looking for some tips to help you cut down on your consumption of meat, here are some simple tips that will get you on the right path.

Start Eating Beans

People often complain that nothing in a vegan or vegetarian replaces the richness and filling character of meat. We have found, however, that beans are great at filling you up and serving as a great “substitute” that possesses many of meat’s singular characteristics.

Plant-Based Meat Substitutes

As the years go by and more and more people cut meat out from their diets, more and more plant-based meat substitutes are available on the market. From tofu to tempeh to seitan, you’ll find something that takes meat’s place if you try hard enough.

It’s All About Mentality

If you go into your journey with the attitude that your eating experiences are going to get worse after cutting out meat, you are setting yourself up for a loss. Instead, be enthusiastic about all of the benefits that you’ll reap and all of the new flavors that you will try.

The post Looking to Cut Down Meat Consumption? Follow These Simple Steps appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Reis & Irvy’s is an up-and-coming frozen yogurt company that offers up their product with no human contact between production and serving. That’s right, this fro yo company has machines powered by robots that make your sweet and cool treat for you.

So, how does it work? Reis & Irvy’s has begun installing their kiosks in locations throughout the United States, and customers have seen how robots can put together a frozen yogurt dessert. It simply involves pressing a few buttons on a touch screen, a team of robots on the inside of a machine, and voila! Your frozen yogurt is served.

You actually don’t see your product being prepared, but the possibilities are endless. Reis & Irvy’s machines all stock 6 flavors of frozen yogurt and a variety of toppings, such as chocolate candies and fruits. Humans might not make your product, but it’s fully customizable nonetheless.

So, don’t be surprised if you walk by a touch-screen operated frozen yogurt machine powered by robots in the near future! It might seem strange at first, but if you give it a try, your tastebuds will thank you.

The post This Frozen Yogurt Company is Powered by Robots appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Grubhub recently released a list of the trends that their company saw in food delivery last year. Data is still coming in for 2019, but what the industry saw last year tells us a lot about how tastes are evolving and changing.

Believe it or not, the one food that saw the highest increase in popularity on the popular food delivery platform in 2018 was bean burritos. This Mexican-inspired dish combines lots of positive aspects, such as a spicy kick, all-vegetarian ingredients, and its normally economical price.

Poke continued its hot status last year, coming in at #2. This marinated seafood dish originating from Hawaii continues to tantalize diners outside of the Aloha State that has become familiar with it in the last couple of years.

Finally, coming in at #3 was chicken sliders. These mini chicken sandwiches saw a nearly 200% rise in popularity last year, which is probably due to its trending status as a smaller and more customizable form of a traditional chicken sandwich.

What trends surprised you most in 2018? What do you think will see a surge in popularity this year?

The post These Are the Hottest Trends in Food Delivery appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This liquor originates from Mexico, but it is different from tequila. It is actually made from the same plant, but the process of making mezcal is quite different from that of making tequila. This produces a drink that has a distinct flavor and character.

Although mezcal has been popular in Mexico for quite some time, it’s finally starting to gain popularity outside of its home country. You can make tons of delicious drinks and cocktails with mezcal, or even sip it alone.

Mezcal is made from the agave plant, just like tequila. However, the type of agave plant used to make tequila is the blue agave variety of the plant, which typically isn’t used for mezcal.

Mezcal is made by smoking the “fruit” part of the agave plant underground and then using it to make a distilled beverage. The smoking of the fruit gives mezcal a distinct “smoky” flavor that almost gives it a scotch-like character.

After being smoked and distilled, mezcal is aged in oak barrels for several months. Once this process is finished, it’s ready to drink.

If you can find mezcal in your country, be sure to give it a try. Even if you don’t like tequila, you might end up enjoying this unique beverage.

The post Mezcal is Trending, and Here’s Why appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.