LYRA MAG.

Stadiums nationwide- have amped up concession  offerings-with exotic/ethnic cuisines and name dropping restaurant/food truck outlets serving up gourmet fare. BUT most backyard bbq chefs, urban masters of city park grills, and outdoor campers (picnic  glampers ) hauling around provisions, still seem to prepare (prefer) the culinary classics- inspired by yesteryear's ballpark staples.  What's different... sophisticated global palates and a preference for cleaner ingredients have upped the epicurean menu-adding spicy flair, and gourmet global flavorings -less the artificial additives and preservatives. Part One: via GIPHY anniegugliotta.com                                                                  The DOG ... This nostalgic baseball stadium staple-has evolved from it's...

the easiest dessert to make-arguably the best=s'mores-of course elevate the flavor with homemade marshmallows and rich deep Fair Trade single source chocolate-from Dagoba...with classic Honey Maid Graham crackers We know meal delivery subscribers who really like to cook -using Blue Apron, Happy Meals, Plated etc.for its precious time-saving no need to shop benefits -or  stock a variety of ingredients they rarely use. For us-there's no appeal however; the 30-40 minutes needed to prepare the meals are too much ... Which is why totally prepared meals and gourmet convenient products (sophisticated+idiot proof)- like-spice blends and just add hot water/simmer -chef worthy entrées, sophisticated soups, internationally inspired appetizers and tasty sides...are a booming business...of which we saw hundreds of eating offerings at the most recent Fancy Food show. Some highlights that tantalize the tastebuds... MISO SOUP: via GIPHY source gastrocinema.com This Japanese imp...

Fancy Foods Show Our favorite red hot food trend ( addictive ) from the Fancy Food Show-is crunchy seaweed snacks -deliciously satisfying- with nutritious value (  Vitamin K, iodine    folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium ) and blessedly low in calories =WIN WIN WIN. via GIPHY These chip slayers have a naturally salty tad sweet crispy composition... and come in spicy and seasoned flavors as well as in organic choices.Popular in Korea as a snack-most companies we found- source from that area of the planet. Offered in snack size single packs - for those on the go... as well as larger size options-which frankly, got devoured almost as quickly in our household-straight outta the bag, no serving bowl necessary...or sharing. gimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks ...USDA ORGANIC-in flavors -sea salt, and hot trendy- wasabi, chipotle, and teriyaki-non-GMO, gluten free, vegan-25 calories a tasty crunchy serving. Made from Nori or red algae...also a delicious way to...