Alternative Alternative; More Food Trends for ’23; Vineyard Killers, Spooky Drinks

Alternative Meat Alternative— The Better Meat Food Co. creates mycelium protein, a meat alternative made from fungus that they believe is better at being fake meat. The fungus grows rapidly and has been used in foods for centuries. “[Compared to other plant-based meat alternatives] It’s less complicated… and can be used economically as a next generation meat replacer.” Said CEO, Paul Shapiro… They just might be onto something. Here Comes Next Year— And a slew of new food trend predictions. This time out it’s Whole Foods. Health and consumer values drive their top ten for ’23. Ever hear of yaupon? Seems worth checking out.  (Really like trends? Prepared Foods has a top ten for next year too) Bar Flies— Spotted Lantern Flies are so potentially destructive to our ecosystem, we’re supposed to kill them on sight (check the wheel wells of your car). Now they’re feasting on grapes at vineyards across the nation. Want your wine? Stomp that bug.  Finally— Ok wait, is there a ‘secret menu,” or are these Halloween menu hacks?