by Ann Wilson, Culinary Escapes’ Owner
Frequently we are asked what is a foodie? Our particular answer is someone who simply enjoys food. If unsure if you qualify as a foodie, these observations may assist you.
You May Be a Foodie If…
1. You use at least some of your cookbooks. (Or at least know where they are!)
2. You write notes in the margins of your cookbooks.
3. You not only own three unique spices but you used them more than twice. (with or without fatalities)
4. You have a set a knives and other cooking utensils that you make off limit to your family members.
5. You know about or own at least one more salt beyond table, sea and kosher. (Rock salt for the driveway does not count!)
6. You have a food tv show programmed in your TIVO.
7. Can rattle off the origin of three dishes.
8. Have a couple of restaurants in your speed dial.
9. You organize your restaurant menus so you can browse them quickly.
10. You order a dish just to compare it to something you make well.
11. Boldly ask restaurants for their signature recipes.
12. As part of your small talk with the waiter, you begin aggressively debating the ingredients in your dish.
13. You shop at culinary specialty stores for utensils, meat, produce, spices or a husband that’s good at cooking.
14. Have dreams about cooking or eating. (Or cook and eat while you are dreaming.)
15. Contemplated tryout out for “Top Chef”.
16. You find yourself cheering outloud  during ”Iron Chef”.
17. You would vote for Emeril as President.
18. Your divorce settlement included the cookware.
19. You’re a regular at a farmers market.
20. People come to you for recipes.
21. You give food as a gift. (Fruitcake does not count.)
22. You clip recipes from the newspaper and magazines. (You even buy the magazine first.)
23. Half of your magazine subscriptions focus on foods or drinks .
24. You have taken or are contemplating taking a Food Tour.
25. You’ve gone on a date just for your favorite food. (And you did’nt care if your date showed up!)
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Culinary Escapes Staff
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