Most of the time when we think about Kentucky we think about two things, obese people and chicken. However, Kentucky has pumped out some quality basketball talent throughout the state's history. Former Boston Celtic and Milwaukee Buck, Dave Cowens. Cowens had some suitable competition for the basketball king of Kentucky in Hall of Famer Wes Unseld, but Cowens' tenure as a coach and his numerous accolades outnumber Unseld's attempt at the crown.
In the 1970 NBA Draft, Cowens was selected fourth overall by the Boston Celtics where he would go on to win two NBA Championships with the team (1974, 1976), be selected as the NBA's Most Valuable Player (1973), and earn eight NBA All-Star honors. Cowens had an extremely well-rounded game for a center and stacked numbers in every statistical category during his tenure as a player. He also spent a lot of time in coaching positions across the league, most notably as the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets from 1996-99.
For the past few years, we've been seeing more and more food halls dominate the retail industry. The craze has swept Los Angeles and New York by storm and is now making its way to Miami. In Magic City alone, ten of these food parks have opened just recently. The mania is even set to triple in size by the year 2020.
Now more than ever, more people have been adopting a vegan lifestyle. A survey in the United Kingdom reveals that 3.5 million residents have turned vegan, while 20 percent have at least tried the concept. People are now wanting to cut down on meat, and the food industry is giving in to the demand. Even wineries have started stocking up on vegan wines.
Due to increased awareness and desire to help the environment, companies have become more committed to eco-friendly food packaging. Previously, companies didnt care much about producing a ton of waste; but now, efforts to reuse, reduce, and recycle are much more apparent. For instance, PepsiCo has committed to creating completely recyclable packaging by the year 2025.
Who would have thought that young millennials would be into rum? These barrel-aged, small-batch rums are the latest trend in booze, and now even British companies such as Essexs English Spirit are joining in. The spirit is one of the most popular and versatile forms of alcohol, whether it be sweet or strong, dark or white, neat with ice or served with coke.
Nowadays, people have become more accepting of imperfection; when it comes to fresh produce that is. Imperfect Produce is just one of the grocery delivery companies that serve physically flawed fruits and vegetables. This effort is geared toward reducing waste, and the disfigured foods are often turned into hummus, crisps, and juices.
Various Asian restaurants have been popping up recently, and Sri Lankan cuisine is slowly making its way to the western palate. Sri Lankan dishes such as kottu roti, pol sambol, coconut relish, and hoppers, are being introduced to the market, and people are loving it. Unlike before, the Sri Lankan flavor is finally being recognized as an individual cuisine, separate from Indian food.