Interesting UK Food Trends

Some interesting UK restaurant Food Trends

http://www.takestockmagazine.com/2013/02/food-trends-2013/#.USnhW2TJ2II.email

Think Scandinavia, buttermilk, kids and ‘eater-tainment’ – no not a trip to Ikea – these are the main trends influencing foodservice this year.

In their ‘What’s Hot in 2013′ chef survey, the National Restaurant Association found that locally sourced foods and children’s nutrition are the leading trends in 2013. Over half of the chefs surveyed said they will continue to make an effort to adjust dishes and recipes so they are more healthy. With health and the economy being concerns for consumers this year, dishes are also healthier and all-inclusive menus to accommodate all types of diners - vegetarians, vegans, kids, gluten-free, wheat-free and eco-conscious ones – are becoming prevalent.

Bacon Pancakes

 

 

I've been persuaded to make these by my daughter - we were browsing Pinterest and came across a photo...so last week, Pancake day and half term collided and the bacon pancake seemed an ideal brunch..with maple syrup..Yummy

 

The principle is the same as regular pancakes ( I purchased a small induction ready pancake pan, which was perfect!)

we had 1 double rasher pancake each ( but 1 rasher would be fine too), and to be honest, she wanted pancakes for tea so I made the whole batter mixture below and finished it in the traditional style - this recipe should make 8...

 

Basic batter

125g plain flour

pinch of salt

1 egg

300ml milk ( I used SS)

a little oil, for frying

 

streaky bacon, as desired

maple syrup to serve

 

Method

1. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, making a well in the centre. Add the egg and beat well . Add in the milk, and continue to beat - bringing in the flour, until a smooth batter is formed (I used an electric mixer for this..but a balloon whisk would be fine too) allow to stand for 10 minutes

2.In the pancake pan, fry the bacon rashers of choice per pancake.  allow to brown on both sides before adding the batter.  you may need a small amount of oil in the pan, to heat up before adding batter.

3. Pour in enough batter to cover the pan, but pour it around the sides of the bacon. Cook over a moderate heat until browned underneath, then turn and cook for a further minute approximately.

4. Repeat as desired.

5. serve if desired with maple syrup ( or tomato ketchup!)

 

 

bacon pancake brunch with maple syrup                          





 

 

IFE 17-20 march 2013

Travel Tickets booked, subscribed to twitter feed, joined linkedin group......I'm going to IFE this year...pen in hand, mind open to new ideas!
Monday 18th March...I'll be the one sampling and writing furiously!


http://www.ife.co.uk/

Catch up....my exploits into recipe development this month

How will I record - meals and ideas?

Below is a link via Twitter on the movement in upscale restaurants in USA to prohibit amateur food photography...I'm still amazed we were all allowed to get away with it in the first place..!  I have always, well - since digital cameras were launched, photographed food, products and shops in the course of business and research as this is such a good record. However,  always discreetly - until I was in London a few years ago ( i phone in hand) trying to photograph some restaurant meal covertly... my dining partner, a well seasoned Londoner said..."everyone's doing it.. go ahead!"  and since then I have been openly photographing... above is an example from http://www.caravankingscross.co.uk/
Maybe I should go back to being a slightly more discreet researcher!

 

www.petapixel.com/2013/01/23/upscale-restaurants-are-starting-to-ban-food-photography

The foodpeople info graphic

I've always been fascinated with food trends, and the foodpeople are brilliant... this infographic would be what I would want to do... if I was clever enough!



http://www.thefoodpeople.co.uk/infographics/2012-menuwatching-infographic

New food trends 2013

There are loads of trend predictions published at this time of year...this article being a good comprehensive overview....interesting



2013's hottest food and drink trends - New food trends 2013 - Woman And Home