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A gourmet is a connoisseur of fine food and drink. Gourmet can also be an adjective describing high-quality food or food which is fancy or prepared with skill or exotic ingredients.
Another word for describing a person who is a connoisseur of good food is gourmand.
A wine expert is usually called an "oenologist".
An "epicurean" appreciates good food and wine, as does a "gourmand."
A "nutritionist" is an expert on the nutritious aspects of food and wine.
A common slang term that's becoming popular is a "foodie."
Here's a humorous hierarchy of food and wine specialists:
1. Gastronome (a food and wine expert)
2. Gourmet (A connoisseur of food and drink)
3. Friand (an Epicure)
4. Gourmand (One who enjoys eating)
5, Goulu (Glutton)
6. Goinfre (Greedy-guts)
Someone who prepares or appreciates good food is called a gourmet.
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What is the definition of epicurious?
Epicurious is a website giving information on food, wine and restaurants. The name is a word play, a mix of epicurean, a person with discriminating tastes in food or wine, and curious. It is a pun based on the name of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, the origin of the word epicure.
What is the most poular Laithwaites wine?
Each person has different tastes in wine so there is no 'most popular' Laithwaites wine. Laithwaites wine are best known for their fine wine, red wine, and white wine.
Is it correct the wine waiter tastes the wine first?
The host tastes the wine first after the waiter opens the bottle of wine. If the Host approves, then the waiter serves the guests - ladies first. then ends serving the host. the waiter/ somellier only tastes the wine if the host complains that something is wrong with the wine
What do you call a person addicted to wine?
A person who really likes wine is called an oenophile. However this term does not imply that the person is actually addicted to wine. A person who is actually addicted to wine is simply an alcoholic.
Why is it that wine is always paired with cheese?
Cheese and wine go so good together for the simple reason that the two tastes together please the taste buds. For good wine and cheese combinations check out popular food sites like the Food Network.
What beer tastes like wine?
none. . .
What are some good examples of cooking wine?
Cooking with wine you can do so many things from, making homemade recipes to sauces, start by cooking wine with sauces its easy and tastes really good dilute the wine with your sauce and make it for your final food piece.
What do you call the person who serves recommends wine in a restaurant?
In England we call these folks Wine Waiters. Someone who is trained in the serving of wine is a 'sommelier'.
What wine tastes closest to chablis?
Un-oaked chardonnay.
Is syrah considered a fruity wine?
Yes, Syrah (or Shiraz ) is a medium fruity wine with great tastes and aromas.
Can port wine be used in place of cognac?
Cognac is an aged distilled wine which tastes nothing like port.
Why does red wine go with red meat?
Because it tastes yummy
