--- title: Trends, Innovations and Insights | Tampa Maid (4) description: Tampa Maid Foods develops unique value-added products that make it easy for any foodservice operator to prepare, serve and market popular menu items. (4) --- [![TAMPA MAID](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo.png) ](https://www.tampamaid.com/) # Trends, Innovations & Insights ## Tampa Maid ![Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid_Author.png) Tampa Maid Foods develops unique value-added products that make it easy for any foodservice operator to prepare, serve and market popular menu items. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Generation Z & Food Influencers: Restaurant Marketing Tips](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generation-z-and-food-influencers-restaurant-marketing-tips) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Thu, Nov 29, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![iStock-932372876](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/iStock-932372876.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generation-z-and-food-influencers-restaurant-marketing-tips) *Is your restaurant ready for the newest generation of food influencers?* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generation-z-and-food-influencers-restaurant-marketing-tips) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generation-z-and-food-influencers-restaurant-marketing-tips#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Seasonal Foods for Holiday Dishes: Small Plates & Appetizers [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hoilday-dishes-turn-to-small-plates) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Oct 22, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![TampaMaid_Infographic_11-2018-lowres](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid_Infographic_11-2018-lowres.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hoilday-dishes-turn-to-small-plates) * Seasonal ingredients add flavor, fresh appeal to holiday dishes. * [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hoilday-dishes-turn-to-small-plates) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hoilday-dishes-turn-to-small-plates#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Holiday Foods: Getting in the Spirit with Seasonal Ingredients](https://insights.tampamaid.com/holiday-foods-getting-in-the-spirit-with-seasonal-ingredients) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Oct 22, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/image-30.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/holiday-foods-getting-in-the-spirit-with-seasonal-ingredients) *Seasonal ingredients add flavor, fresh appeal to holiday dishes like appetizers, entrées, and small plates. * [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/holiday-foods-getting-in-the-spirit-with-seasonal-ingredients) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/holiday-foods-getting-in-the-spirit-with-seasonal-ingredients#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) ## [Deep-Fried Food 101: Best Frying Techniques to Enhance Menu Options](https://insights.tampamaid.com/deep-fried-food-101-best-frying-techniques-to-enhance-menu-options) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Thu, Oct 4, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/image-28.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/deep-fried-food-101-best-frying-techniques-to-enhance-menu-options)  *Make top-quality deep-fried food by following these simple steps.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/deep-fried-food-101-best-frying-techniques-to-enhance-menu-options) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/deep-fried-food-101-best-frying-techniques-to-enhance-menu-options#comments-listing) Topics: [frying techniques](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying-techniques), [batter](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/batter), [frying](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying), [deep fried foods](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/deep-fried-foods), [fried food](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/fried-food), [frying oil](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying-oil) ## [Tips for Frying & Cooking Oil Maintenance [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/tips-for-frying-and-cooking-oil-maintenance) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Thu, Oct 4, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![TampaMaid_October_Correct-techniques-enhance-fried-indulgences_Rev_3](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid_October_Correct-techniques-enhance-fried-indulgences_Rev_3.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/tips-for-frying-and-cooking-oil-maintenance) *Fried foods are some of the most craveable, popular items on any restaurant menu. When cooked correctly, they’re piping hot, wonderfully crisp, never greasy and always receptive to sauces and condiments.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/tips-for-frying-and-cooking-oil-maintenance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/tips-for-frying-and-cooking-oil-maintenance#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [flavor](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/flavor), [frying techniques](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying-techniques), [batter](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/batter), [frying](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying), [deep fried foods](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/deep-fried-foods), [frying oil](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying-oil) ## [Global Flavors: Spicing Up Menu Options with Exotic Ingredients](https://insights.tampamaid.com/global-flavors-spicing-up-menu-options-with-exotic-ingredients) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Fri, Sep 7, 2018 - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-09-06 at 9.58.49 AM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-06%20at%209.58.49%20AM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/spicing-up-the-menu-infographic) *By using a variety of spice and seasoning selections, operators can enhance their* *menu options with unique global flavors.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/spicing-up-the-menu-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/spicing-up-the-menu-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [increase sales](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/increase-sales), [menu](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/menu), [global flavors](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/global-flavors), [flavor](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/flavor), [menu application](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/menu-application) ## [Comfort Food 101: Increasing Sales With Breakfast Offerings](https://insights.tampamaid.com/comfort-food-increasing-sales-with-breakfast-offerings) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Fri, Aug 10, 2018 - 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