Thursday, October 15, 2009
Foods Flavor Forecast of the Month
Posted by Carrington Fox on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:48 PM
I was just waxing on about my fondness for the annual McCormick Flavor Forecast, when all of a sudden the Maryland-based taste-makers distributed this dispatch from the word of spice:
Here are the top flavor pairings according to the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2009: Holiday Edition.
- Ginger & Molasses - The duo behind timeless gingerbread is cleverly reinvented from a childhood classic into contemporary goodies for all ages.
- Warm Spices & Pumpkin - The aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice unites with creamy pumpkin to inspire remakes of its namesake pie.
- Peppermint & Chocolate - This refreshing yet sweet combination comes together in everything from a festive martini to a chocolate tart.
- Vanilla & Red Food Color - The lush, alluring flavor of vanilla and the joyous hue of red transform the show-stopping qualities of red velvet cake into updated indulgences.
- Nutmeg & Rum - The unforgettable essence of eggnog comes out of the punch bowl as inspired treats from breakfast to the dessert table.
Bitesters, if you encounter any of these seasonal combos, please share. Meanwhile, have you spotted other trendy pairings McCormick should keep an eye on?
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Aren't these the same flavor combinations that people gravitate to during the holidays every year? What about this is supposed to be new?
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But RVC has chocolate in it ... not a lot, but it's there. Or are they proposing to not use chocolate and make it just vanilla-flavored?
I'm pretty sure you can find all of these at Starbucks every holiday season...pretty safe prediction for McCormick.
They did leave out my favorite of the Starbucks holiday treats though - the delicious pairing of cranberries and white chocolate that is, the Cranberry Bliss Bar.
I made Ina Garten's "Ultimate Ginger Cookies" last weekend to satisfy my ginger + molasses hankering and these just might be my favorite cookie ever. The recipe calls for 6 oz of finely chopped crystallized ginger, which many reviewers on Foodtv.com thought was too much. I thought they were fantastic and not too "gingery" at all. TJ's has crystallized ginger for $1.99 for an 8 oz package, so I stocked up. I see ginger + molasses in my delish cookie forecast this fall.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/ultimate-ginger-cookie-recipe/index.html
