Hot Coffee Trend

What do you think about this "hot" coffee trend in Seattle?

Imagine coffee shops squeezing for that extra competitive edge by introducing sexed-up drink names and scantily-clad baristas. Sounds like 'Hooters" meets "Starbucks"!

The word on the street is that these trendy coffee establishments are drawing in more customers with racy outfits.

Any opinions?

Buzzed Bagels and Buzz Donuts

Imagine getting your caffeine buzz from your morning pastry.

Anyone want to weigh in with your thoughts about this idea from Dr. Robert Bohannon, a North Carolina scientist who has developed a way to add caffeine to baked goods?

I wonder if Starbucks will bite on this concept and add buzzed bagels and buzz donuts to the Starbucks menu.

Flaming Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts

For a delicious incendiary, hot culinary trend this year how about introducing the magic of flaming food.

Elegant food dancing in flames is a popular concept in vintage cuisine.

From the Greek-inspired flaming cheese that I use to enjoy at popular restaurants in Chicago's famous Greek Town, to the soul-satisfying taste of an ignited Steak Diane that I often prepared in the late 70's for romantic dinners at home with my beau, to the luscious old New Orleans favorite, Bananas Foster or our grandmother's showstopping recipes for Baked Alaska.

Look to see a trend of exquisite vintage flaming food in 2007 and beyond.

Chefs In Action : Edible and Educational Theatre

One popular trend in restaurants is the vanishing wall between kitchen and dining room.

Our culture enjoys watching chefs in action. Think of it as edible and educational theatre.

Not only is it fun to see different techniques, but from another perspective I like to see how my food is being prepared.

I like the idea of dining where what happens insidethe kitchen is in full view for all to see.

What are Taste Trends?

Taste Trends are good indicators of the cultural movement of a society. In this blog, Food and Entertaining writer, Kathi Dameron will be exporing the direction of tastes in the areas of food, entertainment, design, fashion and the arts.

This blog envisions itself as being more than just a trendwatcher.

The vision here is to take the concept of trendwatching to the next level and beyond, through dialogue and inspired ideas.

We will go beyond simply stating something is "hot."

In Taste Trends, Kathi will share some of her own creative trendsetting inspirations, suggestions and resources to help others incorporate the best of the hot new trends, that they love, with panache. Again the reader will be encouraged and empowered to take the trend to a new level by giving it their very own unique twist.

Taste Trends offers readers a tasteful way to create delicious new memories.

Welcome To Taste Trends

Welcome To Kathi Dameron's Brand New Taste Trends Blog!