7 Characteristics of Authentic Cajun Cuisine

7 Characteristics of Authentic Cajun Cuisine

The word “Cajun” has proven its appeal on menus and retail packaging for quite some time now and is perhaps more widely used now than ever before.  But most, I find, lack authenticity in their flavor profiles. Having depended upon poor representations of “Cajun”...
When Life Gives You Lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons

When life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade – everyone knows that. But there’s more to lemons than you might think. Did you know that lemons are not first-generation citrus fruits? Don’t feel bad…most people have no idea that there are only 4 “Original”...
Savory & Snacks: Expo West Recap 2022

Savory & Snacks: Expo West Recap 2022

It’s no secret that Natural Products Expo West is a food lover’s dream. From kids’ gummies and lollipops to puffed cheese snacks, and from naturally-sweetened chocolates to gluten-free pasta. My goodness, you could really spend days walking the aisles and...
Savory Social Senses Q3 2020

Savory Social Senses Q3 2020

Welcome to our social listening series: Social Senses! These posts are created in partnership with Tastewise, who monitors social media activity in the food and beverage world. This post includes listening dates: July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020. Grilled Stays Hot...
Savory Social Senses Q4 2019

Savory Social Senses Q4 2019

Savory Social Media Listening Listening Dates: October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 Chip off the NEW Block  How do you make a snack better? Make it spicy. This is nothing new. Cheetos and Lay’s have been producing Flamin’ Hot versions of their snacks for years. BUT…now...