I have been hearing a lot of people ask this question lately… “What is a Foodie?” I have even been asked if I consider myself to be a foodie…. and I Do!

In definition terms, a Foodie is someone who has a deep interest in food. In addition to being interested in food itself, foodies are also interested in the back story: the history, production, science, and industry of food.  Foodies are however, considered amateurs and are usually self-taught.

Back in the day the words “epicure” and “gourmet” were used to describe a foodie.  Now though these out of date words usually bring a sense of snobbish uptight people.

Now the term foodie can be used for anyone who has a great deal of love for food and the knowledge behind food.  Foodies want to not only enjoy food, but are also interested in exploring a wide range of tastes, flavors, and textures.

Are you a foodie?

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