Quelle surprise!! You subscribe to an Hawai'ian magazine!
Didn't know about the okina 'till I saw it on that page... then I had to google it.
Certain traditions should not be lost. I also believe if you are going to use someone's language - use it properly and pronounce it properly (if you can possibly twist your tongue around it -but sometimes I just can't )
When we first went to Europe, we were driving thru France towards Germany. Our destination was a small town, Zweibrucken. It was getting late and Dad was getting lost. Dad spoke both German and French but didn't realize while in France we should have been looking for Deux Pont, tout droit (geradeaus).
I've always wondered what the "definition" of 'foodie' is.
Anyone care to elaborate? What is your definition...
I've never called myself a 'foodie' as much as I like to cook and as much as I like to eat.
I've never felt I had enough knowledge/experience to do so. ... or even dedication....
I just want to try recipes and produce delicious food to eat...
Exactly..
I don't know a definition but, I generally roll my eyes when someone tells me they are a "foodie".. I often think "food snob"..
Ross
If you think "foodie" means food snob, then no, you really don't know the definition.I don't know a definition but, I generally roll my eyes when someone tells me they are a "foodie".. I often think "food snob"..
Foodies go to new restaurants, shun large chain establishments and are eager to give their opinions and recommendations. Foodies know something about the chefs, cooking styles or methods of these restaurants. They also know about the quality and origin of the food they consume. Foodies are keen to fads, education, and culinary tourism.
If you think "foodie" means food snob, then no, you really don't know the definition.
It's actually the opposite. It means you enjoy learning about food, are an adventurous eater, and open to trying new things. I think of it more as a fun hobby. I've gone on a lot of "Foodie Tours" over the years in various cities. Often they're simply walking tours where you explore city neighborhoods and try local foods and drinks that are produced there. Sometimes it might be nothing more elaborate than a place that serves really good (or unique) chips and salsa. Or it might be a small cafe that has their own take on seafood. But it's far from snobby.....
Steve, Cheryl - that all may be very true and I hope for the majority it is. I guess I could call near everyone here that I've interacted with a "foodie" and not mean it in a derogatory manner.
My experience that brought me to think of the term "snob" are the few people whom I've actually met face-to-face who "brag" about all the things you've described Steve. They put on 'airs' about their knowledge.
In other words they were down right annoying.
I think I can honestly say that I've no met anyone like that here.
That and putting down someone else for expressing a view on cooking.
Ross
I tend think that "foodie-ness" involves an degree of food snobbishness but not a lot of knowledge. (At least over here it seems that way)I've always wondered what the "definition" of 'foodie' is.
Anyone care to elaborate? What is your definition...
I've never called myself a 'foodie' as much as I like to cook and as much as I like to eat.
I've never felt I had enough knowledge/experience to do so. ... or even dedication....
I just want to try recipes and produce delicious food to eat...
"It means you enjoy learning about food, are an adventurous eater, and open to trying new things" Well! Those criteria apply to me but I would be mortally offended if anyone referred to me as a "Foodie"!!!If you think "foodie" means food snob, then no, you really don't know the definition.
It's actually the opposite. It means you enjoy learning about food, are an adventurous eater, and open to trying new things. I think of it more as a fun hobby. I've gone on a lot of "Foodie Tours" over the years in various cities. Often they're simply walking tours where you explore city neighborhoods and try local foods and drinks that are produced there. Sometimes it might be nothing more elaborate than a place that serves really good (or unique) chips and salsa. Or it might be a small cafe that has their own take on seafood. But it's far from snobby.
Here is one definition I found:
Sorry, just re-read that - I meant "...over here in UK", not "..over here on DC"I tend think that "foodie-ness" involves an degree of food snobbishness but not a lot of knowledge. (At least over here it seems that way)
"It means you enjoy learning about food, are an adventurous eater, and open to trying new things" Well! Those criteria apply to me but I would be mortally offended if anyone referred to me as a "Foodie"!!!
Generally, a "Foodie" is a know-it-all who couldn't find the handle on a frying pan. A "Foodie" follows food fashion slavishly because it's fashionable, not because s/he (usually "he" in my experience) actually likes its taste.
I have a cousin who is a chef, trained in the Royal Navy (and you don't get a better training than that). He has been responsible for banquets for one of your Presidents and a couple of our Prime Ministers whilst he was in the navy and now runs the kitchen in a British Embassy organising and supervising the cooking for the most important events! Food, and the cooking of it, is his passion but he is NOT a "Foodie".