The life of a gourmet is a dynamic process , embarking on a new adventure in every bite and happily blowing in the winds of change that the steps of culinary arts always forward. Besides, it's delicious. Bacon flavor while molecular gastronomy, food lovers had been a real change in recent years , and 2013 was no exception . Here are ten fascinating stories of food that made us laugh , mourn , and most importantly , eat.
1 . The closure made food security a real concern governmentWhatever your political preference, food fans face a common situation for closing the federal government. With funding from appropriations alarming shortage , the Food and Drug Administration U.S. I had to suspend " most of its food security, nutrition , cosmetics and activities " in relation to the sea , production and packaged foods. In total , 45% of the FDA staff was furloughed , which means fewer eyes on the labels and appetites of reduced consumption.
2 . Taco Bell taco continued revolutionizingThe food business is hot, but no food was warmer this year that Doritos Locos Tacos Taco Bell. The traditional wrapped in a fan 's favorite junk food taco was the perfect combination of ridiculous , hilarious , and delicious product launch to become the most successful in the history of fast food franchise . A 100 million sales in 10 weeks in 2014 might well be the year of the creations of covered chips.
3 . The best chicken recipe was crownedChicken is no stranger to competition. Wing rooms and hot and topped by many competitors in recent years salsa. But thanks to Buzzfeed , this year saw the culmination of a Thomas Keller chicken king . With salt, pepper , and a string, is that anyone can make as roast chicken ever tasted. And if a recipe is better than Julia Child , now has something good in your hands .
4. Paleo diets became fashionableSo simple, eating is your thing, then 2013 was a good year for you. The Paleo Diet , which requires food according to so-called cavemen consumed in fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and healthy fats , and avoid dairy products, cereals , vegetables, starches, and (of course ) processed foods. Supporters and opponents both had great voices in argument, but one thing remains clear: Paleo is officially a part of the conversation .
5 . Climate change will cost us the dollar menuOkay, so the menu now includes $ 2 items , then perhaps the prognosis of affordable fast food is a bit pessimistic. But whatever the details , the price of cattle increased with increasing severity and frequency of droughts . Franchises have been forced to adapt to this change with an increase in prices and a bit of rebranding . This means that you will always find fries dollars to your local fast food , but you'll have to ask the "Dollar Menu & More " ( because apparently the menu "two - dollar " was not as catchy ) .
6. Chipotle remember that there are vegetariansBut while 2013 brought difficult for burger lovers times , vegetarians have found a new friend in the rolled sheet Chipotle burritos . Recognizing the simple fact that vegetarians have two portfolios and dietary restrictions , mexican made waves with his tofu burrito . With annual sales of about 250 million jointly managed to satisfy tofu veggie lovers and accounting of a sudden burrito.
7. 250000 Restaurant Minneapolis multitude of sources $Should be an impressive display of ignorance to call the food community without passion , but even ardent fans were surprised when the Minneapolis restaurant job Kickstarter reached its $ 76,000 goal in just six hours. At the end of the campaign, the ambitious entrepreneurs curry had a cool quarter million seed financing for your unique business. If nothing else case showed that gourmet reward good ideas and good taste to the same extent .
8. The FDA has considered banning trans fatsIf you look at the "hot" button term in the dictionary , the word "trans fats" are emblazoned in neon directly adjacent . Hazardous chemicals and in many processed and fried foods seen a less friendly service when the FDA has proposed measures to avoid the inclusion of popular food lipids insidious . With overwhelming scientific evidence to validate the trans fat sour reputation artificial oil faces an uphill battle to say the least .
9. Farmers markets online that offer came trueFarmers Market Call is easy to understand . Parking headaches , crowds and mild temperatures are not. For these reasons, it is not surprising that the institution traditionally disconnected legs find online. Good eggs and AmazonFresh Both offer the convenience of shopping online for the integrity of certain metropolitan areas cultivated farm foods, but it is surely only a matter of time before e-commerce provides food markets Etsy.
10. Big food has spent millions fighting the GMO labelingIf there was a support group for dirty food plan , solidarity "OMG " held " trans fat free " hand. Political activism , organizations of contradictory evidence , and investment product by major food companies have reached their climax when opposed Initiative 522 and expenses to match vehement . The measure, which would require special labeling of products containing genetically modified organisms was a real battle to come closer to solving the riddle of GMO science .
Government regulation of creativity wrapped taco chips multitude of sources , 2013 has been an eventful and fascinating for food lovers year. Registration of culinary events leaves nothing to the imagination, that means something to a crowd welcomes a bacon -flavored ice cream . 2014 there will be some big shoes to fill , but do not worry , politicians, sub - chefs and restaurateurs will surely have something prepared for us before we have done with our wrapped tofu burritos and $ 2 chips. At least we will not be hungry while waiting .
1 . The closure made food security a real concern governmentWhatever your political preference, food fans face a common situation for closing the federal government. With funding from appropriations alarming shortage , the Food and Drug Administration U.S. I had to suspend " most of its food security, nutrition , cosmetics and activities " in relation to the sea , production and packaged foods. In total , 45% of the FDA staff was furloughed , which means fewer eyes on the labels and appetites of reduced consumption.
2 . Taco Bell taco continued revolutionizingThe food business is hot, but no food was warmer this year that Doritos Locos Tacos Taco Bell. The traditional wrapped in a fan 's favorite junk food taco was the perfect combination of ridiculous , hilarious , and delicious product launch to become the most successful in the history of fast food franchise . A 100 million sales in 10 weeks in 2014 might well be the year of the creations of covered chips.
3 . The best chicken recipe was crownedChicken is no stranger to competition. Wing rooms and hot and topped by many competitors in recent years salsa. But thanks to Buzzfeed , this year saw the culmination of a Thomas Keller chicken king . With salt, pepper , and a string, is that anyone can make as roast chicken ever tasted. And if a recipe is better than Julia Child , now has something good in your hands .
4. Paleo diets became fashionableSo simple, eating is your thing, then 2013 was a good year for you. The Paleo Diet , which requires food according to so-called cavemen consumed in fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and healthy fats , and avoid dairy products, cereals , vegetables, starches, and (of course ) processed foods. Supporters and opponents both had great voices in argument, but one thing remains clear: Paleo is officially a part of the conversation .
5 . Climate change will cost us the dollar menuOkay, so the menu now includes $ 2 items , then perhaps the prognosis of affordable fast food is a bit pessimistic. But whatever the details , the price of cattle increased with increasing severity and frequency of droughts . Franchises have been forced to adapt to this change with an increase in prices and a bit of rebranding . This means that you will always find fries dollars to your local fast food , but you'll have to ask the "Dollar Menu & More " ( because apparently the menu "two - dollar " was not as catchy ) .
6. Chipotle remember that there are vegetariansBut while 2013 brought difficult for burger lovers times , vegetarians have found a new friend in the rolled sheet Chipotle burritos . Recognizing the simple fact that vegetarians have two portfolios and dietary restrictions , mexican made waves with his tofu burrito . With annual sales of about 250 million jointly managed to satisfy tofu veggie lovers and accounting of a sudden burrito.
7. 250000 Restaurant Minneapolis multitude of sources $Should be an impressive display of ignorance to call the food community without passion , but even ardent fans were surprised when the Minneapolis restaurant job Kickstarter reached its $ 76,000 goal in just six hours. At the end of the campaign, the ambitious entrepreneurs curry had a cool quarter million seed financing for your unique business. If nothing else case showed that gourmet reward good ideas and good taste to the same extent .
8. The FDA has considered banning trans fatsIf you look at the "hot" button term in the dictionary , the word "trans fats" are emblazoned in neon directly adjacent . Hazardous chemicals and in many processed and fried foods seen a less friendly service when the FDA has proposed measures to avoid the inclusion of popular food lipids insidious . With overwhelming scientific evidence to validate the trans fat sour reputation artificial oil faces an uphill battle to say the least .
9. Farmers markets online that offer came trueFarmers Market Call is easy to understand . Parking headaches , crowds and mild temperatures are not. For these reasons, it is not surprising that the institution traditionally disconnected legs find online. Good eggs and AmazonFresh Both offer the convenience of shopping online for the integrity of certain metropolitan areas cultivated farm foods, but it is surely only a matter of time before e-commerce provides food markets Etsy.
10. Big food has spent millions fighting the GMO labelingIf there was a support group for dirty food plan , solidarity "OMG " held " trans fat free " hand. Political activism , organizations of contradictory evidence , and investment product by major food companies have reached their climax when opposed Initiative 522 and expenses to match vehement . The measure, which would require special labeling of products containing genetically modified organisms was a real battle to come closer to solving the riddle of GMO science .
Government regulation of creativity wrapped taco chips multitude of sources , 2013 has been an eventful and fascinating for food lovers year. Registration of culinary events leaves nothing to the imagination, that means something to a crowd welcomes a bacon -flavored ice cream . 2014 there will be some big shoes to fill , but do not worry , politicians, sub - chefs and restaurateurs will surely have something prepared for us before we have done with our wrapped tofu burritos and $ 2 chips. At least we will not be hungry while waiting .