90s fashion is back. The sneakers have platforms again, the choker band is back on the necks and micro sunglasses are en vogue. But what about the culinary trends of the time? What was in when Rednex’s “Cotton Eye Joe” blew up and down on the radio?
The movie “Darling, I Shrunk the Kids” came out in ’89, but there was a soft spot for miniatures in the ’90s, too. Small, hearty and gone in just a few bites – that was the motto. The sausages became mini sausages – preferably from the jar. And the pizza has also become a handy pocket-sized snack.
Layered salad and single malt
Even if the layered salad is no longer the souvenir of the hour at barbecues and dried tomatoes are past their boom days, many things that were absolutely new on the plates at the time are still very popular today. The rocket is just as indispensable on the supermarket shelves as the beef carpaccio as a starter.
The 90s were not only the heyday of Vodka-Redbull, alcopops also stormed onto the market and sweetened the parties, especially for young consumers. Key word: binge drinking. The older ones prefer the dignified single malt whiskey. He developed into the spirit for connoisseurs – and show-offs.
In the photo gallery above, we present 10 food trends that set the tone in the 90s.