Our forecast is what's a little bit farther out there. Smoked paprika is the hot news in the paprika world. The smoke adds a whole new dimension to the spice.

The forecast for 2005 calls for plenty of flavor. From global influences to hot combos, surprising seeds and unexpected tastes, this year's report truly offers something for everyone.

Vanilla was on the list a few years ago. And vanilla is everywhere now, in toothpaste, sodas, candles, it's pretty much mainstream.

Ones that make the list are flavors people are seeing now and what's going to come.

Maine has the highest rate of childhood asthma in the country. The good news is that Maine is ahead of the pack cleaning up its school buses. They are a model for New England.

It's great news to us. We get a significant amount of requests for bed and breakfasts.