I was thrilled when I was contacted by the folks at McCormick® to participate in sharing with you their annual Flavor Forecast. What is the Flavor Forecast? It is an annual report compiled by McCormick chefs, trend trackers and food technologists that unveils trends and flavors that will drive culinary innovation in years to come. It's really quite amazing, it's a year-long process and this year for the first time, it includes global flavors.
I was lucky enough to participate in a webinar where McCormick Kitchen Director Mark Garcia shared with us the different trends as well as the flavors and recipes from the report.
The trends are:
Honoring Roots
Quest for the Ultimate
Veggies in Vogue
Simplicity Shines
Flavorful Swaps
No Boundaries
To find out more about the trends, flavors and recipes, visit the Flavor Forecast website! I can't wait to share with you my recipe inspired by the trends and flavors from the Flavor Forecast!
McCormick Flavor Forecast Prize Pack (Value $140)
- McCormick Caraway Seed
- McCormick Crystallized Ginger
- McCormick Dill Weed
- McCormick Ground Black Pepper
- McCormick Ground Cardamom
- McCormick Ground Cayenne Red Pepper
- McCormick Ground Coriander Seed
- McCormick Ground Cumin
- McCormick Ground Ginger
- Honey (billybee)
- McCormick Mint Flakes
- McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
- McCormick Saigon Cinnamon
- McCormick Stick Cinnamon
- Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
- Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
- McCormick Toasted Sesame Seed
- $25 AMEX Gift Card
How to Enter
Visit the Flavor Forecast (explore the trends to see the flavor combinations, they are not listed here) and leave a comment on this post (below) answering this question: Which flavor combination from McCormick's Flavor Forecast trends would you like to try and why?
Extra Entries
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Details
One winner will be chosen at random from all of the comments/entries posted here on this post. Be sure to do the mandatory entry and you're entered into the giveaway. The extra entries are optional. Giveaway ends on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As always, I only share brands that I love!
Claire says
Omg, i would love to win this! I would most like to try the “Vanilla with Butter”. It sounds simple and delicious.
diane conover says
I would be in Flavor Heaven if i won this prize pack..thanks
diane conover says
already entered ,loved and shared.Just shared again,tweeted and retweeted..I
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Marissa says
I (@marissacre) followed you on Twitter and tweeted the message.
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Marissa says
I would like to try the “Honoring Roots” Cumin with Sofrito – Cumin Roasted Chicken with Sofrito Gremolata. I want to try it because I love cumin and I’ve never tried a gremolata before, but it sounds amazing!