Alright, all you food enthusiasts and critics – it’s time to spill the tea about some truly bonkers food crazes that we’re all crossing our fingers won’t rear their heads again in 2024.

First up, let’s delve into the realm of butter boards. I mean, who on earth thought it was a good idea to serve dips on a board? It feels like a scavenger hunt just trying to get your fair share of the dip. Let’s put an end to this madness and return to serving dips in good old-fashioned bowls, shall we?

Then there’s the bizarre trend of grilled ice cubes from China. Grilled. Ice. Cubes. Who even dreamt up the concept of tossing ice onto the grill? Apparently, this street food sensation is doused in spices and sauce and presented in a cardboard tray. But the burning question remains – does the ice even melt? And really, is this a dish best served hot? It’s truly mind-boggling.

And let’s not overlook the pasta chips debacle. Sure, turning pasta into chips might seem like a nifty idea, but the reality falls far short of the fantasy. Let’s face it – pasta just can’t hold a candle to good old potato chips. If you’re hankering for some crunch, just grab a bag of chips and leave the pasta out of it.

Moving on, we have the trend of drinking vinegar. While some folks swear by apple cider vinegar for its supposed health benefits, it’s still up in the air whether it lives up to the hype. Nevertheless, people are still knocking back shots of the stuff in hopes of a health boost. But let’s be real, no one’s guzzling vinegar for the taste.

Lastly, we come to the emergence of savoury ice cream. Lobster-flavoured ice cream, anyone? Yeah, I didn’t think so. While some may be on board with the whole sweet and salty combo, others just can’t wrap their heads around the idea of mixing savoury flavours with their beloved creamy dessert.

So there you have it, the zaniest food trends of 2023 that we’re praying won’t rear their heads again. Here’s to hoping that 2024 brings us some more delectable and less befuddling culinary innovations. Cheers!