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.

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.

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.

I was horribly shy all through grade school and high school. But somehow I got up the nerve to audition for one play in high school - 'Auntie Mame.' I got a small part as the fiancee who comes on in the end. I got laughs. I wasn't shy at all doing the part. I can do anything on stage and write it off as a character.

The fewer expectations you have, the better.