Gourmet Hot Dogs? Chefs Predict Food Trends For 2011

December 28, 2010 Kieron Lang, CTV.ca News

Looking back on a year in food-related news dominated by KFC’s headline-grabbing Double Down sandwich, you could be forgiven for thinking that gluttony will continue to be a trend, but in this survey of the industry’s top prognosticators, it’s clear there is a wide variety of new flavours and techniques headed for our plates in 2011.

Cattle, Hog Futures Rise On Signs Of Increased U.S. Demand For Beef, Pork

December 23, 2010 Elizabeth Campbell, Bloomberg

Cattle futures rose to the highest price since August 2008 on signs of rising demand for U.S. meat, including from China, amid limited supplies. Hogs reached a four-month high.

Elegant Prime Rib Makes Holiday Dinners A Celebration

Turkey may have begun the holiday eating season and a New Years ham may be its finale but for Christmas dinner its all about the beef. And the cut of choice is Prime Rib.

USDA Rule Change Follows Calif. Meat Packer Case

The U.S Department of Agriculture is telling slaughterhouse veterinary inspectors to ensure cattle are euthanized when they are too sick or injured to stand.

Planning Your Holiday Menu? Try Cooking Mangalitsa Pork Sous-Vide

Over the last few days, I’ve been going back and forth on what I’m going to serve for my holiday dinner. I really want to do something different and special this year. Something that would not only WOW people, but something that would be fun and a challenge for me to cook as well.