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Here's a foodie niche - not interested in doing, but I'd buy it

by rnold
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Yet another unsatisfying meal made me think of a niche that's got to be winner. From personal experience and a survey of friends it's an increasingly common problem and actual source of marital stress.

ME: Steak, potatoes, bread, pasta, pizza, chocolate cake (and I'm feeling so fine!)
WIFE: gluten free, dairy free, no red meat, blah, blah (she 'claims' she feels better)

OPPORTUNITY: Compromise on menu...somehow

I haven't t the time, desire, interest, knowledge, etc. to pursue the niche, but if you can create a product, I'll buy it! #yourewelcome
#buy #foddie #interested #niche
  • Profile picture of the author Taniwha
    Interesting idea, but how would the wife compromise if they are gluten free, and/or dairy free?

    The only compromise I'd see is the husband having to join their wife in that lifestyle.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by Taniwha View Post

      Interesting idea, but how would the wife compromise if they are gluten free, and/or dairy free?

      The only compromise I'd see is the husband having to join their wife in that lifestyle.
      Two different, quick recipes that use common ingredients, but, obviously, not all the same ingredients.

      This way you can enjoy the commonality of a similar dish, yet yield to your own food constraints.

      For example, the guy could have a Mexican burger on a wheat bun, while the gal enjoys gluten-free tacos.

      There's actually several different mini niches here. EATS Anything/gluten free. EATS ANYTHING/dairy free. VEGETARIAN/lactose intolerant. Yada, yada, yada.
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    • Profile picture of the author rnold
      Exactly. That's why I passed on it. I don't want to enter the food niche, but thought I'd throw a bone out there to those who are in it or thinking about it. I think my word "compromise" could mean lots of things. For example: how to prepare and cook a portobello mushroom that tastes like a filet mignon (I admit, it REALLY did)...restaurants will prepare their dishes with GF pasta if you bring a package of it in? (Been there, done that...often. Uncomfortable at first, but I think they are getting used to it honestly).

      Think about these not-well-thought-out headlines: "How to eat healthy when your spouse resists" or "Eating right when your husband won't"...blah, blah. My point is there's a definite pain pill to offer if you can think of enough content and a monetization strategy. BTW...targeting an interested Facebook audience would be a no-brainer.
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    • Profile picture of the author rnold
      Originally Posted by Taniwha View Post

      Interesting idea, but how would the wife compromise if they are gluten free, and/or dairy free?

      The only compromise I'd see is the husband having to join their wife in that lifestyle.
      That's the point. Don't want to, don't need to. I'm good. #discuss
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter Lessard
    lol I am in the same boat, we alternate who gets to pic the meal ;-)
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    • Profile picture of the author edwin3145
      Well... the paleo diet is still a red hot niche... it's all about eating fatty meat like steak and bacon, but no dairy, no gluten, (no wheat of any kind) low carbs, which means no sugar, and very little rice or potatoes, (starch=carbs - same as sugar) a few veggies and some nuts.

      So one gets to eat a lot of meat but pizza is a double whammy, (cheese and wheat/gluten) also no sweets, soda pop, and very little rice or potatoes...

      How's that for a compromise?
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by edwin3145 View Post

        Well... the paleo diet is still a red hot niche... it's all about eating fatty meat like steak and bacon, but no dairy, no gluten, (no wheat of any kind) low carbs, which means no sugar, and very little rice or potatoes, (starch=carbs - same as sugar) a few veggies and some nuts.

        So one gets to eat a lot of meat but pizza is a double whammy, (cheese and wheat/gluten) also no sweets, soda pop, and very little rice or potatoes...

        How's that for a compromise?
        It doesn't sound like compromise between two people at all.
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        • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          It doesn't sound like compromise between two people at all.
          And that's why Marketers should stick to what they know and not go charging into niches they're clueless about.
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          • Profile picture of the author agmccall
            How about something in the Mental Health niche for the wife

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            • Profile picture of the author rnold
              Originally Posted by agmccall View Post

              How about something in the Mental Health niche for the wife

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              Good one. But maybe she's the sane one?
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        • Profile picture of the author Katie Rich
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          It doesn't sound like compromise between two people at all.
          Nope. I have the best one. I eat what I want 5 days a week, he does the same. I'm at home, he's at work in another country. 2 days a week we eat healthily. Works just fine
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  • Profile picture of the author brettb
    Man food is also a good niche. Men's Health and other publications usually have some sort of cooking feature, with the emphasis on stuff that's quick to make and good for looking fit.
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  • Profile picture of the author rnold
    Yippee! She's dragging me to our first Yoga class on Sunday. Here's another niche: Yoga Sports Bar - Only 16 result on google using exact match search. #handup #nfl?
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    • Profile picture of the author agmccall
      Originally Posted by rnold View Post

      Yippee! She's dragging me to our first Yoga class on Sunday. Here's another niche: Yoga Sports Bar - Only 16 result on google using exact match search. #handup #nfl?
      Sunday?? does she not know that Sunday is Football Day.

      See, I was right in my first post

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  • Profile picture of the author rmotion
    Here is the secret, if you are gluten free and your friends and or family is not well the gluten free person usually wins out when deciding on where to go for dinner. The restaurant may not see that one gluten free person usually equals 4-6 times the customers. and guess what those that are gluten free frequent only a handful of restaurants that have gluten free options. Create your message to those restaurants on how to bring 6 times more customers with these easy tweaks.
    Also regarding making dishes that are safe for both, just make them gluten free most of the time no one will notice. ie: Chinese food is not gluten free because of the soy sauce. switch out the soy sauce for one that is gluten free and viola you have a new dish! Tastes the same.
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  • Profile picture of the author ecoverartist
    I swear I remember a site out there where you click boxes or type in the ingredients you have, and it gives you recipes you can make with them. And I'm almost certain there's an option for gluten free, dairy free, paleo, etc.

    EDIT: Found it, supercook.com
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