Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
Thank You

Not that I know, but my guess is that it is food that is prepared with the
top 5-10% of quality, presentation, and taste, on a guassian distribution.
The sort of quality products you get from artisans, small specialty farms,
or in top restaurants like five star hotels. Like I said, this is just a
guess.

Claudia

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> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
> Thank You
>

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> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
> Thank You

Gourmet applies to people, not food.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=gourmet

>Andy Pandy, wanks:
>
>"mstr" wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
>> Thank You
>
>Gourmet applies to people, not food.
>
>http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=gourmet

That's a shit dictionary.


"Oxford"

gourmet

noun
1. a connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate.

2. of a kind or standard suitable for a gourmet: a gourmet meal.
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mstr wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
> Thank You
>


Anything you do not eat straight out of a can or package! ;->


jim

Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?

To me, it's anything I spend more than 3 hours preparing.
Pat

mstr wrote:

> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?

A gourmet connoisseur of fine food and drink. Gourmet food is the stuff
that a gourmet eats.

On 6 Dec 2004 10:22:39 -0800, mstr wrote:

> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?

Regular - iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red onions, Miracle Whip.

Gourmet - topped with *real* bacon bits.

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In article .com>,
"mstr" > wrote:

> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
> Thank You
>

A food writer once said that any food can be "gourmet" if it is prepared
well. She was talking about a meatloaf at the time -- one not laden
with oatmeal or other filler material.

I think we have an idea that "gourmet" food has to be expensive. Here's
the definition from the Encarta dictionary in my mail program: relating
to or preparing high-quality food that is sophisticated, expensive,
rare, or meticulously prepared. Note that the separator there is "or"
not "and". So I think a well-prepared meatloaf could be a gourmet item.
No doubt others will differ with me.
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"Are we going to measure or are we going to cook?" -Food writer
Mimi Sheraton

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:


> A food writer once said that any food can be "gourmet" if it is prepared
> well. She was talking about a meatloaf at the time -- one not laden
> with oatmeal or other filler material.

> not "and". So I think a well-prepared meatloaf could be a gourmet item.
> No doubt others will differ with me.


If they do, just tell them that it's really a pate. Even if it *is* just
a meatloaf, if you call it pate then it's really gourmet.


:-)

--
Dan Abel
Sonoma State University
AIS

Dan Abel wrote:

> If they do, just tell them that it's really a pate. Even if it *is* just
> a meatloaf, if you call it pate then it's really gourmet.


It has to be pate forestiere, not pate de compagne. Or the other way
'round.


--Lia

>Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
>Thank You


It's called gourmet food when you pay 3 times the normal price for it and it
only tastes half as good.

(Dan Abel) wrote in
:

> If they do, just tell them that it's really a pate. Even if it *is*
> just a meatloaf, if you call it pate then it's really gourmet.
>

If she can caller her meatloaf "Pate"...Can I call my chocolate pate,
"meatloaf"?

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Type 2 Diabetic

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> Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
> Thank You


Any food not available in Bentonville AR.

;-)

Dimitri

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article .com>,
> "mstr" > wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know where I can find a clear definition of gourmet food?
> > Thank You
> >
>
> A food writer once said that any food can be "gourmet" if it is prepared
> well. She was talking about a meatloaf at the time -- one not laden
> with oatmeal or other filler material.
>
> I think we have an idea that "gourmet" food has to be expensive. Here's
> the definition from the Encarta dictionary in my mail program: relating
> to or preparing high-quality food that is sophisticated, expensive,
> rare, or meticulously prepared. Note that the separator there is "or"
> not "and". So I think a well-prepared meatloaf could be a gourmet item.
> No doubt others will differ with me.
> --

I agree 100%. "Gourmet" is (or at least should be) about taste and not about
rarity, expense, or difficulty of preparation. Unfortunately many people
confuse taste with fussiness, and operate under the delusion that turning up
their noses at "common" foods is a measure of good taste. For example, a
beef Weillington prepared with mediocre beef and incompetently prepared
pastry has no connection with gourmet, while a simple toasted cheese
sandwich made by an expert cook with top quality cheese and bread is a gift
from the gods.


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On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 23:51:39 GMT, Hahabogus >
wrote:

(Dan Abel) wrote in
:
>
>> If they do, just tell them that it's really a pate. Even if it *is*
>> just a meatloaf, if you call it pate then it's really gourmet.
>>
>
>If she can caller her meatloaf "Pate"...Can I call my chocolate pate,
>"meatloaf"?

Does it see paradise by the dashboard light?


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Michael Odom > wrote in
:

> Does it see paradise by the dashboard light?
>

Yes and by the carpet in the dining room too!

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Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

Michael Odom > wrote in
:

> On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 23:51:39 GMT, Hahabogus >
> wrote:
>
> (Dan Abel) wrote in
> :
> >
> >> If they do, just tell them that it's really a pate. Even if it *is*
> >> just a meatloaf, if you call it pate then it's really gourmet.
> >>
> >
> >If she can caller her meatloaf "Pate"...Can I call my chocolate pate,
> >"meatloaf"?
>
> Does it see paradise by the dashboard light?
>
>
> modom
>
> "Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
> -- Jimmie Dale Gilmore
>


Try it and see for yourself.


aka Kathy's Chocolate Pate



none



1 cup unsalted butter 250 ml

1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 ml

4 egg yolks

2 tbsp. brandy 30 ml

2 tsp. vanilla 10 ml

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate 250 g melted; and cooled

1 cup whipping cream 250 ml



In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in

egg yolks, rum and vanilla. Blend in chocolate.



Whip cream lightly and stir into chocolate mixture. Turn into 3-cup (750

ml) mould or small pots. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours. (If you make

it the night before you can eat it for lunch and still have enough time
to

make another batch

for dessert).



Makes about 8 servings.



(actually it makes about two servings - if you have the right people).



Use a light flexible metal mould or small pots or crocks. The recipe cam
be

doubled for a large mould (or two small ones).



From Kathy



Tried this and it is good...with congac.

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Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 23:51:39 GMT, Hahabogus >
wrote:

(Dan Abel) wrote in
:
>
>> If they do, just tell them that it's really a pate. Even if it *is*
>> just a meatloaf, if you call it pate then it's really gourmet.
>>
>
>If she can caller her meatloaf "Pate"...Can I call my chocolate pate,
>"meatloaf"?

Isn't that a marquise?
Pan Ohco

The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.
Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a
Book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching.
--Assyrian stone tablet, c. 2800 B.C.