The Pleasure Principle

For most of us, eating is a pleasurable pursuit, but it’s time to put even more fun and adventure into food. As the economy and anxiety about the future continue to cause consumers at all income levels to cut back on dining out, they’ll be looking for additional excitement in the foods they eat at home.

In 2008, 77% of consumers with incomes of less than $35,000 ate out less often, as did 64% of those with incomes of $35,000–$54,000, 57% of those with incomes of $55,000–$100,000, and 47% of those…