In a recent Beverage Industry study, the 2015 trend indicators seem to indicate people continue to want get the biggest bang (high protein), with the least amount of label ingredients (natural), and with perceived health giving properties in the products they buy. My answer: ARTISAN CHEESE!
1) beauty enhancing - strong bones make for beautiful bodies!
2) cognitive health - lots of natural vitamins and minerals to support "beautiful bodies"!
3) country of labeling - Most artisan cheese comes from one place of origin.
4) ethnic - All types of cheeses are available from all over the world via your local cheese shop or favorite cheese purveyor's internet site.
5) Fair Trade - Artisan cheesemakers operate in small markets where prices are controlled by the marketplace.
6) low salt - pic a goat cheese, most any goat cheese!
7) indulgent - Oh, yes, the outstanding characteristic of hand-crafted, small batch cheese, is indulgent, over the top flavor!
8) portion controlled - You don't need to eat a pound. It lends itself quite well to small samples paired with other very healthy options.
Onward into 2015 - Eat more cheese! Support your local cheesemaker, or cheese retailer!
And for another amusing read, mostly because I love the thought of driving around the Wisconsin countryside talking to cheesemakers and dairyfarmers! And, I completely understand how coffee takes on many forms, when delivered outside the local coffeehouse - but is a staple nonetheless.
Jeanne Carpenter recently extolled the virtues of learning to drink coffee, and examines how this beverage has become such a mainstay in American culture!
http://tinyurl.com/ly8zgnf
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