Culinary inspiration

Culinary inspiration

10 ways

Brazilian cuisine. 

Brazil full of energy in all areas, impresses with new culinary ideas

The country will host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Chef Teresa Corcao shows a dish made with the manioc root, at the upscale O Navegador restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Food-waste awareness.  

Fresh juices.  

Sophisticated sweets, Witness the spices, botanicals and fresh takes on fruit now hitting the dessert scene.

Yogurt goes savory. Greek-style yogurt is showing up in savory, non-spoonable applications like condiments, baked goods and snacks.

Beverage-inspired flavors. The bar has inspired the kitchen, and barrel-aged, bottled and brewed flavors have moved beyond public house glasses into everything from hot sauces to barbecue.

Bolder burgers. The iconic sandwich is changing with the times, with new buns, unique burger patty options like chicken, lamb, elk and brisket and a range of toppings - all redefining what a burger is.

"New" Jewish delis. A revival.

Regional Mexican cuisine. Beyond the burrito into the realm of tortas.

Fermentation. Beverages like kombucha tea and sour beer, craft vinegars, Korean kimchi and gochujang, Japanese salt koji, and foods with ”funky” fermentation flavors like super dry-aged steaks.

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