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- Eric Steinman
- December 7, 2012
- 1:00 pm
- 90 comments
‘Tis the time of the year where journalists look back at the months that has passed us by, as well as forward at the year quickly approaching, and make observations, judgments and predictions on everything from car trends to celebrity scandals. Food writers like myself tend to make observations about things like food, as we know little about cars or celebrities. Instead of looking into the future of 2013 with an assortment of predictions (and risk being horrendously wrong) I am going to look back at the year in food – specifically some of the worst food trends of the last 12 months. Sure there were lots of innovative and delicious creations out there in 2012, but for now, I prefer to dwell on the negative, the trite, and the plain regrettable. So here goes:
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Eric Steinman
Eric Steinman is a freelance writer based in Rhinebeck, NY. He regularly writes about food, music, art, architecture, and culture and is a regular contributor to Bon Appétit among other publications.
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so sweet and adorable,thank you for sharing
sounds good thanks :)
this is a great article, I should practice this more often! :)
Sounds okay
Lovely, thanks!
90 comments
+ add your ownSavory Candy Bacon Lollipops, Bacon-Flavored Microwave Popcorn, Bacon Jam, Bacon Mayonnaise, Bacon-Flavored Dental Floss, Bacon Cupcakes, Bacon-Infused Vodka, and Bacon Personal Lubricant
I've never understood Americans and their obsession with bacon, at least I assume it mainly manifests itself there
Ew,
Thank you.
We have a local restaurant that has a featured sundae. My husband & I never eat there because the owner treats his employees badly, but I was recently in the hospital right near there, and it was the only place available after a return appt., so we reluctantly went. They were advertising a sundae which, for every one of these purchased, they pledge to make a donation (no amt. provided, so could be 10 cents for all anyone would know)to a Veteran's organization. The sundae consists of multiple batter-dipped deep fried brownies with multiple scoops of ice cream, then chocolate syrup, other toppings and whipped cream! To be honest, I wouldn't mind a bite or two to try, but the thing itself was BIG! It was sort of like -- let's encourage increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, etc., in the name of charity. My guess is that they don't sell too many, so the owner "looks" good for being willing to donate to our Vets, but in the end, doesn't have to do so too often. It was pretty disgusting...
BACON PERSONAL LUBRICANT??!!!
I've heard on tv some months ago that pumpkin is starting to be a hyped food-trend [example: http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2012/oct/25/pumpkin-new-bacon-fall-trend-food/ ], such as Tim Hortons with its seasonal pumpkin (and calorie laden) flavoured products.
I love bacon but it doesn't belong in my candy or icecream. I like cupcakes but I don't see the need for shops that sell only cupcakes and I don't know who is paying $2 for a cake pop at Starbucks.
The sad thing is that some people buy this stuff.
I hope the Twinkie doesn't come back, would like it to stay in the past. And the bacon trend, unbelievable- had no idea. I don't like any of these trends. Thanks for the post.
Bacon Scented KY Jelly? YUCK!
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