Actor Michelle Williams still has fond memories of the countryside of Montana, where she was born in Kalispell in 1980. She was part of a large family, and was encouraged to read and enjoy the outdoors at an early age by her father. She didn't get too many years to enjoy that view of the great outdoors though - when she was nine, the family upped sticks and moved to California. It was there that she saw a theater performance of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' and immediately knew what she wanted to do for a living.
Her dedicated family drove her between San Diego and Los Angeles repeatedly so she could attend auditions, and the process soon paid off. At thirteen, she had a small part in 'Baywatch.' In 1994, she starred in the 90s movie remake of 'Lassie,' and finally got her wish of being pulled out of school so she could focus on her burgeoning career. 'Dawson's Creek' came not long after that, and set the stage for her to take on a breakout role in 'Brokeback Mountain.'
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.