Guajillo Chile is the Flavor of the Moment

Guajillo Chile Makes a Bold Statement 2021 looks to be the year of chiles and spice, and guajillo chile is already making a big splash. The guajillo pepper in its fresh form is called a mirasol pepper. When dried, it develops a leathery skin and a complex fruity and smoky flavor. Kind of like a hybrid
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Fried Chicken Sandwiches: 2020 in Review

2020 Was a Banner Year for Fried Chicken Sandwiches 2020 proved to be a great year for innovation around fried chicken sandwiches, with creative ideas and bold flavors. And as we’ve already seen in 2021, the love for fried chicken continues. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best fried
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Trustworthy Trends During COVID

A Few COVID Foods Trends You Can Rely On With new items seemingly appearing overnight, it’s good to have a few trustworthy trends you can expect to drive business in 2021. During the 2020 MUFSO conference, trend analyst Nancy Kruse gave out her bankable trends going into 2021. These include things like vegetables, nostalgic meals, and
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Restaurants Increase Customer Satisfaction During COVID

Restaurant Business May be Down, but Customer Satisfaction is Up Even through these hard times, it’s great to see that restaurants are succeeding at increasing customer satisfaction during COVID. Recently, Black Box Intelligence™, a data and insights provider for the hospitality industry, released a study showing showcasing this. Here are some of the main takeaways. Restaurants
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New Menu Items January 2021

January 2021 New Menu Items See Fried Chicken Taking Center Stage The first month of the year has passed and the January 2021 New Menu Items prove that comfort foods are still thriving. In fact, fried chicken is clearly the favorite for the new year. Whether it’s sweet or spicy, the crispy, savory nature of
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