As 2018 draws to a close, many predictions for the coming year are being published. For restauranteurs, foodies and amateur chefs, it’s always a delight to see forecasts for what new ingredients, cooking methods or types of cuisine are going to dominate the year of cooking ahead.

Many trends have already come and gone this year, but as we look back on some of the best in the food industry, these are the ones that stand out.

Hello December – it’s nice to see you. But real quick: where did the year go? We’ve been busy in 2018…between moving our operation to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility, launching all new retail products and being featured in tons of top Denver publications, this year has flown by. We were lucky enough to be named BEST DENVER GIFTS this year by both @5280Magazine and @303magazine.