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TOP FIVE TRENDIEST FOODS OF THE YEAR
Food for Your Mood has hand-picked their top favorite foods of 2016
HARRISONBURG, Va., Dec 10, 2016--As 2016 is quickly coming to a close, the Food for Your Mood team is celebrating the ultimate, trendiest foods of the year. With so many options to choose from, we have narrowed it down to our top five. We have taken it a step further and ranked them based on popularity: Seaweed, Raclette, Acai, Milkshakes and Doughnuts.
Food for Your Mood prides itself on choosing satisfying recipes for any mood. We understand that people experience cravings of all kinds. We want to highlight the best trends that encompass a variety of tastes. From savory to sweet, there is something in there for all. After extensive research through social media, blogs and consumer websites, we’ve created a list that incorporates everyone’s unique cravings.
Kelsey, a New Jersey native, has selected our fourth pick, extreme milkshakes. A satisfied customer of The Coney Waffle, Kelsey states, “the outrageous milkshakes are smothered in indulgent toppings, ranging from waffle cones to hot fudge and cereal pieces. It’s any sweets-lover’s dream.”
Sophia, a cheese enthusiast, claims that Raclette is the “ultimate cheese experience. The cheese wheel is melted right at the table and is scraped onto a plate of roasted vegetables. Absolutely satisfying.”
This list of Food for Your Mood’s top five favorite food trends of the year is one that is sure to please. Our team encourages everyone to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Before it’s time to ring in the New Year, check out the top trendiest foods of 2016.
Top 5 Trendiest Foods Facts
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Rising in the popularity ranks Seaweed may need to be added to your grocery list. Seaweed has numerous nutritional and medical values as it contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber, and protein. It’s flavor appeal adds a unique taste to any dish. Seaweed can be used to make your own sushi rolls or can be added to salad, soup, pasta, or rice dishes.
Native to France and Switzerland, Raclette is a creamy cheese with a nutty yet sweet flavor. It melts beautifully and complements any dish. New York City restaurant Raclette has made a name for the cheese as they scrape melted Raclette over roasted vegetables for an ultimate dining experience.
The acai berry is the Brazilian super fruit behind this food trend. The acai berry is rich in antioxidants and full of tropical and refreshing flavor. Acai bowls are made from frozen acai puree and can be topped with just about anything: coconut flakes, fresh berries, bananas, chocolate chips or graham cracker crumbs. They are great for breakfast or a post-gym treat with friends.
Milkshakes
Extravagant milkshakes have taken over desert world. Zagat and Mashable believe the milkshake popularity spike is due to social media. Not only are milkshakes packed with flavor and satisfaction but they are incredibly photogenic. These insane milkshakes are loaded with out of the box toppings such as lollipops, rock candy, ice cream sandwiches, cookies, and cotton candy. Black Tap in New York City or Coney Waffle at the Jersey Shore are some of the hottest spots to get these outrageous shakes.
Doughnuts
Luxury doughnuts are all the rage. Not only are doughnuts incredibly picture worthy but they are completely satisfying. Bakeries across America have been coming up with unique fillings, toppings, and icings to enhance their customer's doughnut experience. Doughnuts have also broken their way into the wedding industry with “Doughnut Walls”. Instead of having a wedding cake for desert married couples are hanging being a wedding cake married couples are hanging up doughnuts for guests to enjoy.
Quotes
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"The outrageous milkshakes are smothered in indulgent toppings, ranging from waffle cones to hot fudge and cereal pieces. It’s any sweets-lover’s dream.” - Kelsey Thompson on Coney Waffle
“This is the ultimate cheese experience. The cheese wheel is melted right at the table and is scraped onto a plate of roasted vegetables. Absolutely satisfying.” - Sophia Hamade on Raclette
CONTACT Sophia Hamade Kelsey Thompson
INFORMATION: (973)-345-8769 (709)-985-6754
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Food for Your Mood is a food blog that was created to help college students learn how to live a healthy lifestyle while balancing a hectic collegiate life. With a focus on providing support and information on how one’s diet and emotions coincide, Food for Your Mood is dedicated to helping young adults fight their cravings and indulge in all the right ways. For more information, please visit www.food4mood.us.
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