It is that time again. Market analysts, trend researchers, press spokespersons for food multinationals and food bloggers of all kinds – they all make oracles, which trends will revolutionize our eating habits in the new year. This year? So, glocalization, for example, is a current buzzword – the harmonization of the relationship between globally imported and locally produced food. Or the veganization of traditional recipes should remain trendy thanks to the ever-increasing range of meat substitutes. So far, so clear.
And besides, there is also the food trends you would actually like. “Damn, a decent dim sum restis – that’s all!” Well, anyway: Some of my wish lists from the past few years can now be found (at least here in Zurich): There are more and more ramen bars, Vietnamese anyway and I know where to get Japanese street food and a decent masala dosa too.
Nevertheless, the following applies in Switzerland: There are hardly any food trends in this country. Instead, they are adopted from elsewhere, and the local clientele gratefully accepts. Supply is not determined by demand, but vice versa. But what if food trends stem from demand? Which food trends do we really want? I asked around the editorial office. And then we want to know from you, dear users: which food trends would you like to see?
Of course, there are now a few food trucks in this country that sell tacos. But there is still room for improvement – especially when it comes to late night availability. I’ve mentioned it here several times: Folks, nothing beats stumbling into a club somewhere in Southern California in the early morning hours and seeing the promising silhouette of a taco truck across the street. Because: Street Tacos from Taco Truck is the best late night food in the world. Not too heavy, always freshly prepared, really spicy and with citrus freshness. mmm
And during the day please:
Have you ever wondered how the French manage to eat so much red meat and saturated fats? from and in the foie de canard to consume, then indulge in luscious desserts, wash it all down with wine and still stay slim and beautiful and have no increased risk of a heart attack? A guess is: You take the time to eat. Even on the most stressful work day, you take a real lunch break – emphasis on break. You go to the restaurant together and order the formula with two or three courses, drinking a glass of wine, chatting a lot and – very important – laughs a lot. The Swiss may be busy worker bees. But we wouldn’t be less efficient if we allowed ourselves really relaxing lunch breaks.
It is a good thing that the range of home delivery meals has expanded so much in recent years. The quality has also improved. Which has also improved in terms of choice and quality: convenience food and ready meals. Also here: Good. All this sometimes causes people to cook less at home.
People, learn how to prepare your favorite dishes and cook them at home! Nothing complicated, just 10 minute recipes that are fresh and delicious. Hey, even instant ramen can be turned into a nice menu with a few tricks. And always a salad or other raw vegetables as a side dish. Cooking yourself is good for the soul, is good for the figure, health, self-esteem and for the wallet.
And while we’re at it:
Speaking of cooking for yourself: do yourself a favor and relies on Mediterranean flavor profiles for everyday foods. Olive oil, lemon, garlic, chili, prezzemolo, etc. instead of creamy butter onions. Worth the effort. from what.
