When it comes to Idaho, the first thing usually comes to mind is potatoes or Napoleon Dynamite. However, the city of Boise did just happen to raise one of the most cherished women in all of wrestling in Torrie Wilson. Prior to entering the world of wrestling, Wilson was a fitness competitor and won Miss Galaxy in 1998. The following year, Wilson became an integral part of the WCW brand. Two years later, Torrie Wilson became a member of the WWF roster where her career skyrocketed.
Torrie Wilson was one of the most revered personalities and figures that was utilized to promote the 'bra and panties' era of WWE wrestling. Wilson danced in between being a heel and a face throughout her career as she managed her real-life boyfriend Billy Kidman and was a member of the group called Vince's Devils. Not only was Wilson beautiful, but her presence was a necessity in the 2000s era of the WWE.
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.