But am I not a foodie? That, too is hard to say. However, there are enough that I try to politely back away from using the label. That's certainly not to say that all foodies are like that. Unless you're in a food competition, I just don't vibe well with that. Helpfulness takes a second hand to snootiness and snobbery and the chance to propel yourself above someone else.
People are made to feel guilty or inadequate for their culinary adventures instead of being commended for their attempts. My problem with this is that the implication is that someone is wrong for how they enjoy their food. I never use truffle oil, only real truffles! You should only buy grass-fed, organic beef. However, I have seen all too many times the self-proclaimed "foodie" dismiss someone's proud meal for almost inconceivable reasons.
There isn't one person on earth who doesn't do that. To me, there's no problem with identifying yourself with that which interests you, and trying to group yourself in with others who share that passion. For all intents and purposes, I fit that label quite well.Īnd just like the term "sports fan", "foodie" should simply be used to express a state of curiosity and excitement aroused by something specific. After all, according to the Oxford Dictionary, a foodie is nothing more or less than a person with a particular interest in food. However, it's really a matter of social semantics than it is the definition of the word itself. Like many others, I think the term has somewhat of an elitist, exclusive connotation at times, and I would prefer to just say that I have a passion for food, cooking, eating, and all that lays in-between. There's been a lot of debate lately about using the "F" word.ĭo I personally call myself a foodie ? Truth be told, no.
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