Foodie Galore

Nowadays, we are used on all kinds of cuisines. And now, bugs are becoming part of our diet or at least that's what this Swiss eatery is trying to do!  The Löscher restaurant in Switzerland's capital city, Bern, is offering classes to teach people how to cook with insects. Apparently, insects are full of protein and a sustainable food source. From Central Africa to Asia and Latin America, people love eating bugs. To enjoy the taste, we really need to step out our comfort zone.

In Vietnam and wondering how best you can enjoy street food? Those who’ve been to the country know that the land boasts of many great street foods, but which are somewhat difficult for a newbie to try if they have no one to guide them. Regardless, you definitely want to enjoy the street foods as they provide a great opportunity to experience the Vietnamese culture and warmth.

One of the trendiest things going on in food culture recently has been Asian fusion restaurants. It seems as if the palette of Americans has been on a journey from craving burgers and fries to now craving anything Teriyaki or Sriracha flavored.  Hawaiian-Japan restaurants have evolved in the form of Poke bars, different Thai restaurants have begun to incorporate Japanese sushi into their menus, and restaurants like The Cowfish are even combining typical American burgers with sushi.

Tanggao is Shanghai’s street version of Dunkin Donuts. The Shanghai donut has a crispy skin and a fluffy core. Deep-fried in fat of unknown origin, these round donuts are crumbly and sweet. Yet, some of them may have mixed flavors.

You’ve seen food trends come and go, each one trying to be edgier than the rest- restaurants that have menus exclusively featuring avocados, pressed juiceries, ramen burgers. But whatever happened to the good old fashioned bakeries that greet you with the smells of cinnamon and love as soon as you crack the door open?

A new beverage on the menu at Viscous Coffee in Adelaide, Australia, was not formulated to wake you up gently, but rather to hoist you up by your taste buds to the height of awareness. With more than 75 times the caffeine content of an espresso shot, the "Asskicker" is being billed as the world’s strongest cup of coffee.

Food trends tend to come and go as quickly as the weather changes.  Recently, there have been a variety of food trends popping up across the nation.  For example, taco trucks, mac and cheese bars, and elaborate sushi has become all the rage.  Well, now, there is an even better food trend that has been appearing in various states, cities, and towns across the nation.  This amazing trend is called Poke.

Are you someone who loves to sip on a warm, steamy cup of coffee in the morning? DO you love the smell, taste, and focus that the kick of this delectable caffeinated beverage brings to the table? Well, it is always nice to have time to enjoy a large cup of coffee once in awhile or every morning.

The holiday season has got its sights and sounds and flavors. Its the sparkle and twinkle of the lights and red bunting everywhere, the sound of a crackling fire and as for flavors, well the list goes on and on. Gingerbread, peppermint, chocolate, cranberries, vanilla, cinnamon, eggnog and more. With our foolproof cocktails, your holiday parties will pack a powerful punch and leave guests reeling with holiday fever.