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The Year in Food
s we gathered stories of Iraqi food poisoning, Martha’s release from prison, overfished oceans, and failed Fluffernutter legislation, a narrative emerged. The food world of 2006, turns out, was eerily like the culture at large, with outsized personalities and major screw-ups (Rachael Ray and spinach), creativity and meaningless fads (vlogging and Pop Rocks cocktails), new technology and old favorites (freezing “griddles” and steakhouses). And it was a time when more folks took responsibility for the impact their personal choices had on the planet (biodiesel and fast food). Here is our cultural crib sheet for 2006, as told through the news, opinions, and trends that moved the world of food.
Some people eat food. Others deconstruct it, vaporize it, or download it. 
Everybody was doing it. It was on all the menus. Won’t it ever go away?
Give the people what they want: Chinese food in China, McBreakfast all day, and more steakhouses everywhere.
Is that duck/lobster/
cow/fish/apple/
zinfandel grape organic and raised sustainably and ethically?
When shit happens, it often happens to
food.
What we were sipping, and who got 86’d.
Who called the $40 entrée? Or Martha’s comeback? Whatever the question, the answer is Rachael Ray.
Good-bye to favorite critics, chefs, and failed business experiments.
Kudos to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in Vermont. Their division of Corporate Social Responsibility (headed by Mike Dupree) is serious about doing well socially and environmentally in the coffee source ares.
And, no, I don't work for them. I briefly worked with them: refreshing and an eye-opener.
Good list. Also seems like Amuse Bouche should be on there too since it went mainstream almost everywhere this year.
Guess what Jason? North of the border in the capital city of Canadian oil territory there is a spa that offers a...
"CHOCOLATE FONDUE WRAP
A totally unique experience for those who wish to detoxify and balance excess body fluids while enjoying the sensory benefits of being coated in silky smooth chocolate. Totally non-fattening and extremely fun you can achieve excellent results in smoothing, firming and contouring problem areas of the body. This wrap combines a spa classic with the sensory appeal of rich chocolate."
Apparently on your way out, you get a little something chocolate to nibble one too!
I have to agree with Anthony Bourdain's assessment of Rachel Ray.