You could argue that a food trend isn't actually a food trend until you, your mom, your mom's best friend Susie, and Susie's niece are all pinning it to their SO DELISH! board. To keep you ahead of the game, Pinterest released a round up of what they expect to see blowing up their site in 2019. There are a lot of usual suspects—ahem, healthy things—but also quite a few trends that are seemingly out of left field.
Here are Pinterest's top food trends of 2019:
Mushrooms
They're hearty, they're healthy, they're versatile, they're everywhere. Really! Pinterest has seen recipes for mushroom chocolate and mushroom coffee, to name a few.
Search increase for "mushroom recipes": +64 percent
The Pegan Diet
This paleo-vegan mash-up has been slowly gaining momentum amongst those who want to try and cleaner, healthier lifestyle but aren't willing to give up a lot of their staples (meat, for one) entirely.
Search increase for "eating pegan": 337 percent
Grazing Tables
While about half of you are sitting there going "...what?" the other half has them fully integrated into their future wedding plans. These gorgeous set-ups are a fun new way to hit back at a sit-down dinner or passed hors d'oeuvres. And they'll be everywhere next year.
Search increase for "grazing tables": 163 percent
Homemade Bread
Yes, people are baking bread at home. No, it's not the most difficult thing you'll ever attempt. Yes, it's wildly satisfy to cut into a loaf BORNE OF YOUR OWN HANDS.
Search increase for "baking bread": 413 percent
Spiced Water
Yeah, no, this is a thing. Specifically, more and more people are beginning to put ginger in their water, as its anti-inflammatory properties are soothing.
Search increase for "ginger water": 353 percent
New Slow-Cooker Adventures
According to Pinterest, "people are hungry for oxtail recipes they can try at home—especially if they’re slow cooker-friendly." Have you tried oxtail in yours yet?
Search increase for "oxtail recipes": 209 percent
Quick And Easy Recipes
A new year means a whole bunch of new plans...which means you barely have time to cook, let alone eat! Enter: foil pack dinners.
Search increase for "foil pack dinners": 759 percent
DIY Jam
You've got fruit lying around you're not going to eat (you should eat your fruit, BTW!!). Why not make it into a delicious jam of your choosing?
Search increase for "homemade jam": 829 percent
Oat Milk
Seriously, guys, like, no one is drinking almond milk anymore. We've all moved on to oat milk. Where have you been?! Not on Pinterest, I presume.
Search increase for "oatmilk": 186 percent
Chayo-yay!
I'm sorry. People are just really into chayote right now.
Search increase for "chayote recipes": 76 percent.
