The Top Ten Trendy Foods of 2006

the Hottest Culinary Items of the Year Are Examined Here

From sun- dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, to creme brulee and stone pies, food fads, or trends, come and go each year in the United States. What's hot and what's not, is determined by a host of factors. Food Industry trade shows, television food programming and Internet food sites can strongly influence the fickle tastebuds of American consumers. Quite often, when a food item has achieved the status of being 'trendy', it is utilized in inappropriate, or un- appetizing flavor combinations, because it is a 'hip', or fashionable item to feature.

Presented here are the Top Ten Trendy Foods Of 2006.