Gourmet
The word gourmet is usually applied to food (as in gourmet chocolate) or a place that offers such items (as in a gourmet restaurant or grocery store), but can sometimes be used to describe any high quality experience or pastime; often associated with sophisticated tastes. Since the 1980's, the consumption of gourmet food has been on the increase.
In some cases, gourmet meals can be more expensive to make than non-gourmet meals due to the cost of the ingredients used in recipe preparation. However, this is not always true. Some foods and meals are considered to be gourmet due to the quality or origin of their ingredients, their rarity, freshness, or because of their method of preparation (as in the case of some organic, artisanal, or ethnic foods). As a result, even such traditionally low cost and everyday foods as macaroni and cheese and pizza can be prepared in a ways that are often considered to be gourmet.
The word gourmet can also be used to describe someone knowledgeable and/or passionate about food, cooking, or culinary preparation (like a chef, cook, or food writer). You'll find plenty of information about gourmet dining at blogs like Cannelle et Vanille, Chocolate and Zucchini, and David Lebovitz.com.
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Gourmet”
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Tofu Chocolate Cake
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As I said before, tofu has the great quality that it makes all things lighter, especially cakes. have you ever thought of combining it with Chocolate? Tofu Chocolate Cake! INGREDIENTS: -Light flour: 80 g -Baking powder: 10 g -Cooking chocolate or normal chocolate (the higher percentage in cocoa, the better!): 1 ...5 hours ago -
Gourmet Magazine ends with November…
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Here’s a sad obituary… Check out the last issue of Gourmet. Here’s a gravy primer…6 hours ago -
Menu
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So, following in Irene‘ footsteps, I’ll post tomorrow’s menu. Last minute changes are possible but unlikely.Appetizers:mixed baby greens salad with goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts and lemon vinaigrettewarm creamed mushroom julienne on rice melangeendive boat filled with crab salad1st Coursecream of ...8 hours ago -
Japanese Cuisine: Cabbage Rolls
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Cabbage Rolls or stuffed cabbage have a long history and have become one almost universal dish. The concept comes from the “dorma” in Anatolia (turkey) during the first Century A.D. which were conceived with grape leaves. Cabbage being a prominent vegetable in Europe, it was only a question of time before cabbage ...9 hours ago -
Top-Notch Chef Serves Homeless
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Chef Tim Hammack could be working at premiere restaurants in New York City or San Francisco. But instead hes finding that hed rather be in a soup kitchen in Richmond, Calif. John Blackstone reports.10 hours ago -
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Chocolate Nation
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I always enjoy receiving chocolate themed gifts. My favorite kind of chocolate is dark, but really, I love all kinds of chocolate (unless it contains nuts which just ruins it for me!). My gift guide is all about gifts I would personally give to friends and/or family members. And I think we can all agree that ...11 hours ago -
Merlove – Episode #775
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Rudy McClain, creator of the documentary Merlove, visits Wine Library TV to discuss the film and taste some Merlot with Gary Vaynerchuk. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version . Comments on this episode(12) Leave a comment › “Ever thought of doing a show on Friuli Merlots??? Not a ...11 hours ago -
#3: Nong Shim Shin Noodle Ramyun, Gourmet Spicy Picante Family Pack, 4.2-Ounce Packages (Pack of 30)
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Nong Shim Shin Noodle Ramyun, Gourmet Spicy Picante Family Pack, 4.2-Ounce Packages (Pack of 30) by Nong Shim 27 days in the top 100 (11) Buy new: $26.94 $26.46 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Bestsellers in Grocery list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.) Read more from the ...12 hours ago -
Parawomen Scream Radio - Nov 27,2009
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Amy and Beverly speak to women in the paranormal and horror industries. Amy Williamson | Beverly the Gothic Gourmet | Parawomen Scream Radio | The League of Extraordinary Paranormal Women | Women in the Paranormal12 hours ago -
К праздничному столу-2 [To your holidays table-2]
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Следующий пирог, из того же источника – более тонкого вкуса и с менее традиционными ингредиентами.Остро-сладкий пирог с грушамиТесто (см ранее)Начинка: 1/2 стебля селдерея, 1 ...14 hours ago -
How was PostGourmet.com not Taken?
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Stay tuned for the new project…14 hours ago -
К праздничному столу [For the holidays table]
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Пироги эти я когда-то, ещё в 90х, нашла в русском издании Бурда Моден. До переезда печь не пробовала – не было всех продуктов, только в последние годы откопала рецепты и с тех ...15 hours ago -
Au Revoir Et Merci Mme. Reichl...
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...and Thank You Gourmet.com17 hours ago -
NACE Award Winner Bucks Economy; Opens Restaurant
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Annie Payton, CPCE Annie Payton, CPCE is a 5-time winner of various NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) awards for excellence in events. She received a stunning three awards for work at Reflection Bay, Lake Las Vegas , this past July at the NACE Conference in Charlotte, NC. Unfortunately, ...17 hours ago -
How Long Does it Take to Cook a Turkey: Hot Thanksgiving Topic
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Thousands of people call the Butterball Hotline and ask this question. What about Alton Browns turkey brine recipes and deep frying a turkey? How long does it take to thaw a Thanksgiving turkey? Fresh or Frozen? Is stuffing a turkey safe? All these questions can be found at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food ...18 hours ago -
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Al Dente Pasta *Giveaway*
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We eat pasta at least once or twice a week. I know it sounds rather boring, but there are so many different ways to create a pasta dish that we never get tired of it (and my son just loves it!). And my husband, being the culinary expert that he is, is always looking for variations and twists on new dishes. ...19 hours ago -
B+S Notes—November 25, 2009
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Beautiful bubbles, from My Right Brain — Ink Bubbles – A Journal / My Right Brain — Dig Weekend Guide – Thanksgiving Edition / Dig Lounge — Last minute Thanksgiving meals / ShopEatSleep — More T-giving: Fraiche, Vermont, Agura, Oaks Gourmet, Kiss My Bundt / Daily Dish — Obama May Add 30,000 ...19 hours ago -
Finally!
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For a long time now - years, really - Ive been on the hunt for a great pumpkin bread recipe. Most of the ones Ive tried have been insipid and sweet, too loaded down with oil to actually bake all the way through without burning to a crisp on top, or just plain boring. Finally, though, I think Ive hit gold. Or ...20 hours ago -
Turn Leftover Turkey into Gourmet Sandwiches
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Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving After Thanksgiving turkey can get kind of boring, but this year avoid the same old turkey sandwich with mustard and mayonnaise and try a little something different Make your own sandwich spread and top with delicious cheeses like Grafton cheddar or goat cheese and you will never ...23 hours ago -
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