InnovationOften times innovation is confused with invention. They are actually quite different things. Invention is creating something that did not exist before and innovation is typically the re-invention of something that has been around for quite some time. Re-invention can be great fun and is one of the best part of innovation. With a little bit of new thinking and even stalwarts can be remade into new and exciting things. Take desserts for example, any dessert that is re-invented into a new format is a great example of simple innovation at work. In the book, Knickerbocker Glory: A Chef’s Guide to Innovation in the Kitchen and Beyond carrot cake is re-invented into a delicious layered dessert format. It has all the great tastes of Carrot cake, but it is re-made into a different and delicious new format using spice cake and cream cheese ice cream.

You do not have to think just re-construction like cake to Knickerbocker Glory, you could also think de-construction! We might envision a carrot cake deconstruction as a piece of spice cake served with carrot, raisin and walnut compote with a cream cheese creme brulee.

Dessert Innovation

All desserts are a great starting point for innovation like this. Even something as classic as Cherries Jubilee can be remade into a new classic.
Knickerbocker Glory Innovation

There are tons of great examples of this going on every day.
Check out this article which takes on the re-envention of Peanut Butter and Jelly in 9 different ways. As they say – “Why confine that nutty, sweet gooeyness between white bread”?

Taking stimulus and inspiration from a wide range of places both inside and outside the sandwich world is a great way to come up with a lot of new ideas, like the PB and J cupcake, PB and J Chocolate Bar or the PBB and J (extra B is for Bourbon) cocktail where “All the elements of an excellent peanut butter and jelly sandwich are right there in your glass”

Even the old favorite grilled cheese can be re-invented. What if we wanted grilled cheese for breakfast?

Breakfast Grilled Cheese
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1237 calories
69 g
294 g
83 g
61 g
51 g
491 g
1819 g
44 g
0 g
27 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
491g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1237
Calories from Fat 728
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 83g
128%
Saturated Fat 51g
255%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 294mg
98%
Sodium 1819mg
76%
Total Carbohydrates 69g
23%
Dietary Fiber 6g
25%
Sugars 44g
Protein 61g
Vitamin A
52%
Vitamin C
34%
Calcium
126%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 (1/2-inch thick) fresh pineapple ring
  2. 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  3. 2 slices banana bread (homemade or store-bought)
  4. 7 pecan halves
  5. 2 teaspoons honey
2 ounces (1/2) cup)
  6. Wisconsin Fontina Cheese, sliced or shredded
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degF.
  2. In nonstick skillet over medium heat, grill pineapple for 2 minutes on each side.
  3. Spread butter on one side of both slices of banana bread. Place one slice of bread butter-side-down.
  4. Cut grilled pineapple ring in half and place halves side-by-side on top of banana bread slice.
  5. Distribute pecans evenly over pineapple. Drizzle honey over pecans.
  6. Top with Fontina.
  7. Lower burner temperature to medium-low, and place sandwich (with no top) into skillet. Grill for 2 minutes. Place second piece of banana bread on top of sandwich, butter-side-up. Flip sandwich and grill another 2 minutes. Transfer sandwich to baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until all cheese is melted. Remove from heat and let rest one minute before serving.
Notes
  1. from The Wisconsin Cheese Board
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calories
1237
fat
83g
protein
61g
carbs
69g
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YUM and WOW! Any re-invention is a great way to innovate and create new experiences and huge WOW moments!

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