How To Tell If You're A Foodie.

Foodies seem to be coming out of the woodwork these days, and with them comes a revolution in the preparation and consumption of what we used to think of as ordinary, as well as extraordinary, food. From the simple, to the insane, to the lavish, foodies love it all. But how do we tell the true foodies from the fakers? Here's a list of "symptoms" to help you figure out if you or someone you know is a die-hard or a faux-gourmet.

-All conversations relate to food in one way or another. Do you always jump on the chance to talk about food? How about the latest food fad, restaurant, etc? Do your conversations start off normal, but somehow end up being about food? True, anyone could talk about these things, but a true food aficionado is passionate about their opinions when it comes to what they put in their mouths.

-You've tried foods most of your friends and family wouldn't touch, or have never heard of. Have an adventurous palate? All foodies do. While you don't have to seek out the strange and disgusting to be a foodie, one key is keeping an open mind. Sure, that fruit may look like a big clump of poo, but it may very well be the most amazing thing you've ever eaten. How would you know, unless you try? A good foodie will try just about anything once (barring anything they may be allergic to).




If you know what any of these fruits are, you needn't read further!

-You plan vacations around food. Once again, it's true that just about anyone can hear about some fantastic restaurants through our various media sources these days, only a culinario will plan an entire vacation around food. If you find yourself wanting to go to San Francisco, not just for the beauty and history, but for the fresh seafood, you might be on to something. If you want to go to Michigan to not only taste some of the best blueberries around, but pick them as well, you've absolutely got foodie fever.

-You're like a kid in a candy store inside specialty gadget stores. If you jump for joy at the sight of the latest in food gadgetry and technology, you are absolutely 100% a foodie. Specialty stores, such as Williams Sonoma, cater to the foodie population with their ever-growing collection of pots, pans, microplanes, and just about anything else you could think of. They have things I've never personally seen outside of The Food Network. If the thought of getting cooking gadgets as gifts soundly like a dream come true, you've got the bug!


I'd love to hear from any and all foodies about other ways to tell if someone is a foodie-kindred, or any other info they'd like to share (good restaurants, weird/yummy foods, newest gadgets, etc). Feel free to comment and share with me!