Pick Or Pass On These Food Trends And Get A Netflix Original Series To Watch
- by Michelle_Sanders
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We don't know much, but here's one thing we do know: People love food. They love it so much that if we didn't know any better, we would say that they need it just to survive! Oh, wait...we guess they do. Well, anyway, the point that we're trying to make here is that food is a major part in everyone's life. But just because it's a necessity doesn't mean it's not also a luxury. Food occupies a special place in all our hearts because it has so much to offer! With so many flavors and so many textures, there's a food for everyone.
Everyone loves food, but some people look at food from an artist's perspective. They see cooking as a medium, perfect for cultivating their creativity and exploring their unique ideas. These geniuses of cuisine are the trailblazers. The trendsetters. They're the foodies that we all look to for new flavor combinations, the chefs we turn to for new recipes to whip up so we have something delish to eat while we watch our new binge-worthy shows. So! Here is the dealio. Take a minute. Consider these 35 food trends. Pick or pass on them and get a Netflix Original Series to check out in return!
Bubble Tea
It may look like a latte with Cocoa Puffs at the bottom, but bubble tea's more than that. Also called boba tea, this Taiwanese drink contains a tea (usually black, green or oolong), milk and toppings, like boba, the tapioca balls it gets its name from. A delicious drink option, especially when blended to a slushy consistency.
Unicorn Cakes
What's the difference between a unicorn cake and a regular cake, you may ask? Well, the unicorn, obviously. This cake is really no different than any other cake except for the fact that it's been decorated to look like a magical mythical horse. Can whimsy truly be classified as a dessert flavor? In this case, we're saying yes!
Kalemole
Some people say kale's healthy—and given it's stellar nutritional value, they're not wrong. Still, others say that kale has gone too far, infiltrating every delicious treat mankind holds dear with its fuzzy, yucky leaves—and given its bitter taste, these people aren't wrong, either. So, is kalemole going too far? You decide.
Galaxy Eclairs
Éclairs with a little bit of star dust in every bite. Well, sort of. Actually, no, not really. These cream-filled treats haven't been baked with authentic asteroid bits, they're just decorated to look like intergalactic goodies. Iced like the milky way and as shiny as a full moon, this babies deserve a spot in any solar system.
Sushi Donuts
Ever looked at a donut and thought, "It could use some raw fish"? Yeah, neither have we, but we have to say, these sushi donuts look surprisingly appetizing. Combining all of the things that we love about sushi with the iconic donut shape, we'd be proud to take a dozen of these to the office break room.
Waffle Pops
Waffles are hard to perfect—not because they're complicated to make, just because they're already so delicious, there's hardly any room for improvement. And yet, these waffle pops have managed to make one of our favorite breakfast carbs that much better. Oh, we really shouldn't. We're trying to cut back, but...oh, okay. We'll take 12!
Avocado Toast
Is toast trendy? Nah. Are avocados trendy? Maybe. Neither of these two foods are super amazing all on their own, let's just face facts, but together, they're an unstoppable force. Avocado toast is more than a flash in the pan food trend, it's a meal extravaganza—a mealstravaganza, if you will—with serious staying power.
Donut Hamburgers
Some people just want to watch the world suffer from coronary artery disease. We don't know if we want to shun the person who thought up the donut hamburger, or if we want to shake hands with them. But either way, we can't deny that this food trend is groundbreaking, even if it's uber unhealthy.
Beetroot Latte
Why a beetroot latte? Because of health, duh! Beets are good for helping the body detox, and for lowering your blood pressure, and for making you invincible (maybe), so, naturally, it's more than qualified to act as a coffee substitute. It's only a matter of time before Starbucks gets on board with this trend!
Charcoal Ice Cream
Hey, look, it's not this ice cream's fault that it looks like it shops at Hot Topic. The intense goth vibe that charcoal ice cream gives off is purely accidental, we assure you, but, know what? It's kind of aesthetically pleasing! This flavor option may be a little out there, but it's worth a taste...right?
Tacro
Look, all that you need to know about this little piece of heaven is that it's a taco croissant hybrid. When we know who to thank for this beautiful creation, we'll let you know. We're thinking about getting them a card and some flowers to let them know how much we appreciate their splendid food trend. Yum!
Rolled Ice Cream
What's that you say? "Rolled ice cream"? Well, we don't know why, but okay! Roll away! We'll take our ice cream any way we can get it, whether it's scooped, soft serve or this newfangled rolled stuff the kid's are going on about these days. It's bound to be tasty. How could it not be?
Macaroni and Cheese Fries
If you think pasta *and* fries is going overboard, you're in the wrong frame of mind for this dish. We're not too sure why you would ever need to eat macaroni and cheese fries, but that's not the question, is it? The question is, would you *want* to eat macaroni and cheese fries? We know our answer.
Mermaid Toast
Mermaids and toast go together like Bigfoot and bagels, like krakens and latkes, like the Loch Ness Monster and schnitzel! In other words, we're not too sure what one of these things has to do with the other, but this stuff is so pretty, we can't not be down for it.
Sriracha Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Wow, is this stuff someone that Katy Perry dated? Because it is hot then it's cold. Sriracha and ice cream aren't exactly a match made in heaven, but now that the two flavors have been combined, we feel like we have to try it just so we can hold our foodie heads high.
Unicorn Noodles
Ah, yes. Unicorn noodles. Of course. In this day and age, why wouldn't that be a thing that exists? This dish is perfect for anyone who's carb-loading before a marathon, as well as anyone who's got a vitamin glee deficiency. Stick your chopsticks into this dish of pure, unbridled adorability, and you might just belch rainbows.
Chia Seed Pudding
When mixed with water, chia seeds produce a gelatin-like substance, which sounds gross, but it actually makes it the perfect stuff to make healthy puddings out of! Chia seed puddings can be made any way you like, and it's a tasty way to introduce more fiber to your diet. Diet? Meet fiber. Fiber? Meet diet.
Kale Chips
Ever try ditching carbs? Not easy. You miss the insulin high, sure, but mostly you miss the crunch of chips. When in the course of any low carb meal plan, it becomes necessary for one dieter to dissolve the junk food bands that have connected them to an unhealthy diet, and to assume the powers of another healthier alternative. Cue these kale chips.
Crazy Shakes
Not sure if the "crazy" refers to the treat itself, or to the mental instability of anyone who has the audacity to try to down one in a single sitting, but even if we did know for sure what the "crazy" in crazy shakes is referring to, it wouldn't make a difference. All we have to say is GIMME!
Overnight Oats
Experts agree that oats do their very best work at night, and that's why these overnight oats have soared to popularity over the recent years. Simply stick some oatmeal in a jar with milk and a bunch of other goodies, like fruits, nuts and/or chocolate chips, for a winning breakfast dessert crossover. Amazing!
Cookie Fries
Ah, we see what you did there. Those clever foodie trend setters. They sure know how to get our attention, don't they? Cookies and fries. We mean, come on, there was no way we could ignore this treat once we saw those two words together! Cookie fries. *Sigh* Man, what a time to be alive!
Fried Chicken in Waffle Cones
Of all of the things to put in a waffle cone, we don't know who decided on "fried chicken", but we're surprisingly okay with this. A fun and trendy twist to a classic Southern comfort food, this fried chicken in a waffle cone combo is great for junk food eating on-the-go.
Marbled Oreos
All you have to do is say the word and we'll be there, fam. What word? Oreos. Aw, geez, there was no way we could resist this temptation. We don't have that kind of self control! These marbled Oreos are dipped in icing to reveal a gorgeous partial shell making them almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Sushi Burgers
Okay, so you've heard of sushi donuts, now get ready for—(drum roll, mandatory pause for dramatic effect)—sushi burgers! Granted it might be quite some time before McDonald's decides to release its Sushi Big Mac, but who needs fast food when you can eat pickled ginger and raw fish in patty form?
Lavender Gelato
Candle companies would have you believe that lavender is a scent only, but this versatile herb can too be used for other stuff, you just watch and see! A little lavender, a lot of gelato, a sprinkling of honey and, voilà! An herbal frozen delicacy fit for any summery tea party.
Rose Cronuts
These aren't your average, everyday cronuts, people. They're cronuts shaped like roses. All of the delicious glory of a croissant donut hybrid combined with all the exquisite delicacy and prettiness of a rose. Frankly, no isn't even an option that's on the table for us when it comes to this popular food trend.
Matcha Latte
When it comes to delivering health benefits, matcha's a pro. Just one serving of this green powder delivers 137 times more antioxidants than regular old green tea. Like beetroot lattes, matcha lattes may seem like a new age-y nonsense trend that'll fade away, but given its hardcore health benefits, we think this beverage is here to stay.
Smoothie Bowls
You may not think it, but eating a smoothie from a bowl is a vastly different experience than eating a smoothie from a cup. Smoothie bowls are easy enough to put together and can be tailored to your personal flavor preferences, but let's not forget to appreciate how pretty they are, too. Look at 'em! They're gorgeous!
Salmon Macarons
Salmon macarons? What is this, tea time at Downton Abbey? Hey, don't get us wrong, we think these trendy fishy finger foods sound amazing in a very "it's illegal to eat these without lifting your pinky up in the air" sort of way, it's just that we're feeling a little under-dressed to be snacking on these, that's all.
Cereal Donuts
Ah! Yes, finally! At long last, we breakfast lovers will no longer be forced to choose between cereal or donuts for the first meal of the day because we can have both. This development pleases us. Maybe we should just make every meal breakfast so we can enjoy these puppies three times a day.
Pumpkin Spice Pizza
Pumpkin spice is like the kale of the dessert flavor world. It started out as a pie filling then it became a latte courtesy of Starbucks, but now it's everywhere, even places where you could argue it doesn't belong, like this pizza. Is it good or is it gross? We'll leave that up to you to decide.
Rainbow Grilled Cheese
What if, after all of these years of thinking pots of gold sat at the ends of them, it turned out that rainbows had these rainbow grilled cheese sandwiches at the ends of them instead? The leprechauns would certainly have a lot of explaining to do, that's for sure, but then again, we're not sure we'd be mad.
Cloud Eggs
We can't speak for everyone out there, but we know that every time we eat an egg, we always find ourselves wishing that it tasted more like a big blob of condensation floating around up in the sky. It's possible that we're alone in that feeling, but we doubt it. Fortunately for everyone, we have these cloud eggs!
Edible Flower Salads
One stroll through a garden center is all it takes to make us crave some flora. We can't even go to the local florist's anymore because the sight of flowers just makes us so hungry! If you think flowers make the perfect meal, too, then these edible flower salads should be right up your alley!
Elote
Also known as Mexican street corn, elote is corn (usually left on the cob, but sometimes in a bowl) topped with mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, chipotle, lime juice and cotija cheese. It sounds good because it is good, just make sure you've got plenty of breath mints and dental floss on hand for afterwards.
