A note on the word "gourmand:" it does sound a bit snobby and outdated but according to the Larousse Gastronomique it is the correct one to use for people interested in g-astronomy. I prefer the word gastronome and the two are very similar.
The L. Gastronomique describes it nicely: "Such gourmandise orders with discernment, supervises with wisdom, savours with enthusiasm, judges with profundity." It's all about approaching, tasting and enjoying food with style, moderation and in an educated fashion.
Everyone in love with food should keep in mind the quote above and strive to treat food and the people that produce and prepare it with the respect they deserve. With humble humility.
Enough about "foodie" - I don't know what it is or means and perhaps it means nothing but when I hear that word I think about fad, about appropriation and about vague. It definitely took over and as a result it has become a word that is convenient to use. I won't use it.
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