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How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?

Maureen “Mo” PoormanMaureen “Mo” Poorman

Teaching Degree - SFASUTeaching Degree - SFASU13 years with Brinker International13 years with Brinker International7 years with Johnny Carino’s7 years with Johnny Carino’sPapouli’s Greek Grill- Fast Casual, Papouli’s Greek Grill- Fast Casual,

fusionfusionFish City Grill – focus on special Fish City Grill – focus on special

boardboardTaco Cabana Taco Cabana YO Resort HotelYO Resort Hotel

Where We Came FromWhere We Came From

1940’s1940’sRecovering from DepressionRecovering from DepressionWWII was startingWWII was startingRationing of foodsRationing of foodsConvenience FoodsConvenience FoodsVictory GardensVictory GardensRecyclingRecycling

Crazy Cake Crazy Cake

1 ½ c flour1 ½ c flour 1 T vinegar1 T vinegar

1 c sugar1 c sugar 6 T veg. oil6 T veg. oil

3 T cocoa3 T cocoa 1 t vanilla1 t vanilla

1 t salt1 t salt 1 c cold water1 c cold water

1 t soda1 t soda

Mix dry column. Make 3 wells and add 1Mix dry column. Make 3 wells and add 1stst three wet & water. 25 min. @ 350°three wet & water. 25 min. @ 350°

1940 - 15,000 stores equipped 1940 - 15,000 stores equipped to sell frozen foodsto sell frozen foods

Can When you Can

Culinary OpportunitiesCulinary Opportunities

CIA opens in ConnecticutCIA opens in Connecticut

Cordon Bleu opens in New YorkCordon Bleu opens in New York

11stst microwave was invented microwave was invented

National School Lunch Act 1945National School Lunch Act 1945

Cocktail PartiesCocktail Parties

Shrimp or Lobster AspicShrimp or Lobster AspicLiquor, vegetable & juice cocktails Liquor, vegetable & juice cocktails

(clam)(clam)Canapes, Caviar sandwiches, rolled Canapes, Caviar sandwiches, rolled

sandwiches w/ canned meatssandwiches w/ canned meatsRye bread – toast points or sandwichesRye bread – toast points or sandwichesRaw, chopped meatRaw, chopped meatSpreads: giblet & egg, liverwurst, ham Spreads: giblet & egg, liverwurst, ham

& olive, sardine & egg, crabmeat& olive, sardine & egg, crabmeat

1940’s Popular Brands1940’s Popular Brands

M & M’s, Tootsie Rolls, Junior Mints, M & M’s, Tootsie Rolls, Junior Mints, Smarties, Cheerio’s, Spam, Pace picanteSmarties, Cheerio’s, Spam, Pace picante

Mixes: pie crust, cakes, icing, hot rollsMixes: pie crust, cakes, icing, hot rolls

Reddi Whip – 1Reddi Whip – 1stst major food in aerosol major food in aerosol canscans

Tupperware patent securedTupperware patent secured

A New EraA New Era1950’s – Baby Boom 1950’s – Baby Boom GI’s returned, married & settled in GI’s returned, married & settled in

suburbssuburbsBBQ’s showed off back yardBBQ’s showed off back yardNo more rationing – “rich” foodsNo more rationing – “rich” foodsConvenience FoodsConvenience Foods““Comfort” foodsComfort” foodsButter, trans fat, lardButter, trans fat, lard

1950’s Popular Foods1950’s Popular FoodsBelly filling pre-packaged mealsBelly filling pre-packaged mealsTuna Noodle casseroleTuna Noodle casseroleFrosted MeatloafFrosted MeatloafFrozen & creamed vegetablesFrozen & creamed vegetablesCanned soups = Mega casseroles!Canned soups = Mega casseroles!3 bean salad3 bean salad““TV Mix” – had to make your ownTV Mix” – had to make your ownConsommésConsommésSoufflésSoufflés

Ethnic FoodsEthnic Foods

Chow Mein & Egg Foo YungChow Mein & Egg Foo YungEnchiladasEnchiladasPizzaPizzaBBQ MeatsBBQ MeatsPolynesian BuffetsPolynesian Buffets

More Baby BoomersMore Baby Boomers

1960’s – even MORE convenience1960’s – even MORE convenienceClash of traditional & radical changeClash of traditional & radical changeComplicated “showy” foodsComplicated “showy” foods Julia Childs & Jacqueline KennedyJulia Childs & Jacqueline KennedyVegetarians more prevalentVegetarians more prevalentHoward Johnson’s from Maine to Howard Johnson’s from Maine to

FloridaFloridaFast FoodsFast FoodsWeight Watchers Inc. 1963Weight Watchers Inc. 1963

1960’s Foods1960’s Foods

Soufflés – beyond chocolateSoufflés – beyond chocolateFondueFondueSalad BarsSalad BarsSteak DianeSteak DianeBeef WellingtonBeef WellingtonSpace FoodsSpace Foods

Wendy’s Opens 1969Wendy’s Opens 1969

• Fresh, not frozen

• Hot off the grill

Diet ProductsDiet Products

Where are we NOW…Where are we NOW…

Food Network Launch 1993Food Network Launch 1993CompetitionsCompetitionsMore Culinary Schools/InstitutesMore Culinary Schools/InstitutesFusion CookingFusion CookingMore & more food publicationsMore & more food publicationsMore emphasis on food More emphasis on food

safety/guidelinessafety/guidelinesHybridsHybrids

Food Safety ChangesFood Safety Changes

1977 McD’s commercial shows 1977 McD’s commercial shows cracked egg in cartons. NOW – Easy cracked egg in cartons. NOW – Easy EggsEggs

KFC commercial shows employee KFC commercial shows employee breading chicken with manager. breading chicken with manager. NOW – GlovesNOW – Gloves

Danger Zone implemented through Danger Zone implemented through the National Restaurant Assoc. the National Restaurant Assoc. Educational FoundationEducational Foundation

More Value!!!More Value!!!

Portion sizes have steadily increasedPortion sizes have steadily increasedChina, silverware, glassware all China, silverware, glassware all

significantly increasedsignificantly increasedResponse to value for the moneyResponse to value for the moneyFood Industry lobbyistsFood Industry lobbyistsObesity problem creates children Obesity problem creates children

with shorter life spans than their with shorter life spans than their parentsparents

2010 HOT Trends2010 HOT Trends

Locally grown produceLocally grown produce Locally sourced meats & seafoodLocally sourced meats & seafood SustainabilitySustainability Bite sized / Mini dessertsBite sized / Mini desserts Locally produced beer & wineLocally produced beer & wine Offer smaller portion for smaller priceOffer smaller portion for smaller price Farm/estate branded ingredientsFarm/estate branded ingredients Food allergy conscious (gluten)Food allergy conscious (gluten) Sustainable seafoodSustainable seafood

2010 HOT Trends2010 HOT Trends Super fruits: acai, gogi berry, mangosteenSuper fruits: acai, gogi berry, mangosteen Organic produceOrganic produce Culinary Cocktails – savory, fresh ingredientsCulinary Cocktails – savory, fresh ingredients Micro-distilled/artisan liquorMicro-distilled/artisan liquor Nutrition/healthNutrition/health Simplicity – back to basicsSimplicity – back to basics Regional ethnic cuisineRegional ethnic cuisine Non traditional fish: Artic char, barramundiNon traditional fish: Artic char, barramundi Newly fabricated cuts of meat: Denver steakNewly fabricated cuts of meat: Denver steak Fruit/vegetable children’s side itemsFruit/vegetable children’s side items

Comes Back AroundComes Back AroundRecession / Comfort foodsRecession / Comfort foodsMeatballs Meatballs Party of the Year: Vegetarian Cuisine Party of the Year: Vegetarian Cuisine Desserts: Bread pudding, coconut Desserts: Bread pudding, coconut

cake,cake,

Brown BettyBrown BettyMacaroni & CheeseMacaroni & Cheese

NYCNYC

Another Victory Garden?Another Victory Garden?

Mo’s Herb GardenMo’s Herb Garden

Local MeatLocal Meat

Local SeafoodLocal Seafood

Eggs – back “In”Eggs – back “In”

Possible Careers in CulinaryPossible Careers in Culinary

Chef – restaurants / hotels – F&B DirectorChef – restaurants / hotels – F&B Director Corporate Chef – Research & DevelopmentCorporate Chef – Research & Development Purchasing DirectorPurchasing Director Hospitals / CafeteriasHospitals / Cafeterias Sales – national brands, directSales – national brands, direct Upper Management – Director & aboveUpper Management – Director & above Restaurant OpeningsRestaurant Openings Technical WriterTechnical Writer Food StylistFood Stylist

ResourcesResources Nation’s Restaurant NewsNation’s Restaurant News

ACFACF

Restaurant.org (National Restaurant Association)Restaurant.org (National Restaurant Association)

Foodtimeline.orgFoodtimeline.org

The Food ChronologyThe Food Chronology

maureenpoorman@1859historichotels.com