next trendy food?

[Sabrosita]

Perhaps a maven, a marketer and a connector could make nutria the next big thing. We've got an overabundance of them here in Louisiana. Come and get 'em. Cheap!

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something tells me that nutria just ain't gonna fly

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Oh, the fun of living in Uruguay! I have in fact eaten nutria. I did not know what a nutria was at the time. they explained it as like a beaver. I would have gone more with "giant rat" in retrospect. That said, I don't remember particularly disliking it. My palate was also jaded, as we at a lot of really nasty things in Uruguay, so I think something that easy to eat and not stuffed with ham and cheese was a welcome change.

[Teppy]

I'll second Rabbit (definitely) and Goat (I hope!). I've seen rabbit pop up in a number of fine-dining spots in Pittsburgh, all at once. Of course, this would be the first time we've led any food trend.

I'm seeing goat in ethnic markets - maybe it's always been there, but they really seem to be advertising it now. I've also seen it on the menu at two Indian restaurants, where previously it was a rare special. Tandoori goat chops are amazing.

[melamed]

Oh, the fun of living in Uruguay! I have in fact eaten nutria. I did not know what a nutria was at the time. they explained it as like a beaver. I would have gone more with "giant rat" in retrospect. That said, I don't remember particularly disliking it. My palate was also jaded, as we at a lot of really nasty things in Uruguay, so I think something that easy to eat and not stuffed with ham and cheese was a welcome change.

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Do you have a giant rat recipe you would like to share with us? perhaps Nutria d'orange?

[Timh]

Per Nutria:

Nutria sauce piquant

Nutria sauce creole

Nutria sauce bordelaise

These are the versions I've had. All as good as the sauce. and the copious amounts of beer. i dont think anyone could come up with a marketable approach for this one outside of adventurous eating.

[Poffertjes]

Ah yes. Just ate a ton of goat yesterday at my favorite Pakistani restaurant; love it. Rabbit, too, though I don't find many places serving it. Good choices.

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Bill Nieman is all about the goats these days. BN Ranch is what its marketed under. He no longer has control over his pork/beef thats marketed under Nieman.

I can see goat being big just because of his reputation.

[Chris Amirault]

I've heard a few chefs who, while grousing that "anyone can braise pork belly," want to return attention to quality preparations of loins, tenderloins, chicken breasts, fish filets -- the sorts of proteins that are, according to one person I heard, unforgiving and thus require more skill.

[JAZ]

As long as whatever it is means that goat cheese is no longer on every salad ever made, I'm all for it. That was a trend that never should have happened.

[Timh]

As long as whatever it is means that goat cheese is no longer on every salad ever made, I'm all for it. That was a trend that never should have happened.

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What will we do with the Raspberry Vinaigrette then?

[lamington]

Lamington, I don't know about brownies, but what about lamingtons?

A good point, gingerbeer! I've seen an article in WSJ and I know they're selling in unexpected places like Manila... lamingtons taking the world by storm...

[pedie]

Beans?  Cheap source of protein, adaptable throughout the seasons.

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Rancho Gordo Beans cause a stir here. Article in the NYTimes

NY Times

[Reignking]

Beans?  Cheap source of protein, adaptable throughout the seasons.

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Rancho Gordo Beans cause a stir here. Article in the NYTimes

NY Times

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I just thought of those earlier, after a Cooking Light article on the next 5 big things. One chef said something to the effect of "well, everybody can get them now, so they aren't a big deal".

[chococat]

Macaroons (or Macarons... the flavored meringue kind, not the coconut kind) will be the new trend (replacing cupcakes, which is sad because I do love a good cupcake).

[judiu]

As long as whatever it is means that goat cheese is no longer on every salad ever made, I'm all for it. That was a trend that never should have happened.

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Yeah, but now it's feta, so salty it makes your ears ring!

[_john]

salt

charcoal

real wasabi

mac n cheese

eggs

hot rocks

nut oil based salad dressings

[Ce'nedra]

FATS.

While I think the whole fad diet and health craze is to last for quite awhile, I believe there will be a desire to return to traditional, hearty fare where it's not so much about appearance and style but FLAVOUR...which is where fats come in to replace oil in a lot of dishes.

[savvysearch]

korean food.

bread

roquefort

balut