The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Big food trend once, but there wasn't much of it!".
Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
The clue "Big food trend once, but there wasn't much of it!" hints at a culinary movement known as nouvelle cuisine. This style of cooking emerged in the 1960s and was characterized by lighter, more delicate dishes that emphasized fresh ingredients and innovative presentation. One key aspect of nouvelle cuisine was the focus on quality over quantity, with chefs opting for smaller portion sizes to highlight the flavors of each component. This aligns with the clue suggesting that there "wasn't much of it" in reference to the portion sizes.
The term "nouvelle cuisine" itself translates from French to mean "new cuisine," reflecting the innovative and modern approach taken by chefs who embraced this trend. By breaking away from traditional heavy sauces and rich, elaborate dishes, nouvelle cuisine marked a significant shift in culinary practices towards simpler, more vibrant flavors presented in an artistic manner.
The Crossword clue "Big food trend once, but there wasn't much of it!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
Crossword | Date | Answer |
Irish Times Crosaire | 16 March 2023 | NOUVELLECUISINE |