fdr research chef

Meet Danny Romero, an FDR Research Chef

Two years ago, Danny Romero joined Food & Drink Resources (FDR). His role has evolved, and now he works as a Facility Manager and Research Chef and spends much of his time developing recipes, cooking, and overseeing the FDR Innovation Center to make sure it’s running optimally. As part of our series of blog posts profiling…

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pie culinary trend

Culinary Trends: Pie Is Everything

This has been the year of the pie. From home cooks to Michelin-star chefs, excitement about pie in all its forms seems to be at an all-time high, and we think we know why. Pies are a showcase for seasonal ingredients and regional tastes. They’re nostalgic, and they are incredibly versatile—pie is everything that people…

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brunch cocktails

Roll Out Of Bed For The Brunch Cocktail Trend

Brunch cocktails used to be fairly predictable. There were two choices — Bloody Marys made with canned tomato juice or mimosas made with cheap orange juice. Brunch cocktail menus didn’t exist, and thoughtfully-made cocktails only came out after dark.

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pumpkin seed trend

Roasted Butternut Squash With Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe

Seeds are tasty powerhouses of nutrition, and they have been growing in popularity. We wrote about the seed trend not long ago, so hopefully you know seeds are not leaving the plate anytime soon. In this unique Roasted Butternut Squash recipe, we combined an herby pumpkin seed pesto with roasted squash, dried currants, and grated Manchego…

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ras el hanout sticky toffee pudding

Ras el Hanout Sticky Toffee Pudding

The big, bold flavors of Africa are a source of culinary inspiration. Spices are the essence of African cuisine, and African spice blends are an exciting way to bring flavor to any dish.

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put an egg on it

Culinary Trends: Put An Egg on It

This might come as a surprise to some, but our ancestors enjoyed runny eggs two million years ago just as much as Millennials do today. If Instagram was a thing back then, you can bet that they would have been posting on the regular with the hashtag #yolkporn.

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