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My brother and his wife are foodies. They need all 3 meals of the day to be as tasty as possible. And they wouldn't dream of skipping a meal or even having a quick, small meal. They do snacks too.
Problem is, they don't necessarily eat healthy (tons of meat and cheese and only cursory portions of veggies) and they eat too much. They exercise a lot but still struggle with their weight and are already on blood pressure medicine.
They also spend so much time on food that they don't have many other interests and are hard to spend time with.
^^^All this to say, I think they overrate food and would be better off eating less, eating healthier and using their brains more than their stomachs.
BTW, even Anthony Bourdain admits that his life on his shows is ridiculous. Eating too much, too much meat and booze, etc. In real life food plays a lesser role.
I find food one of the greatest pleasures in life. When I travel, I learn more about culture via food. I like to feed my friends and family as an extension of love for them. I love to see truly innovative chefs pushing boundaries and creating entirely new ways of looking at certain dishes. I like to see how different American cities have different takes on the same cuisine. I love when the simplest ingredient or dish is the most delicious thing you could think to eat.
Do people ask this on other forums, like do they go onto the automotive forum and declare that a car only gets a person from Point A to Point B, so cars are overrated?
Do people ask this on other forums, like do they go onto the automotive forum and declare that a car only gets a person from Point A to Point B, so cars are overrated?
Maybe it's MORE a money thing for you, than what your palate wants? I can totally understand that. You have a family now, and money only goes so far, and this is how you compensate. (Maybe?)
For example, if all you had to do, to have a satisfying meal, was to wiggle your nose, would you still prefer simpler fair, or would you be more extravagant?
Sometimes people don't appreciate GOOD food because they never have been exposed to it. I know people who only, I mean ONLY eat junk - of course, there is no way to have a meaningful conversation with them about gourmet. Others are afraid to try something unfamiliar, so they keep eating the same few things they know. Or they don't have the means, or they have other goals with their money.
There are many reasons why not everyone is a connoisseur.
But those people should not say that generally food is overrated, because for many others is not.
We spend a few hours each week in the pool with others close to our age; we range from late 60s to late 80s and are from all over the US. We do a lot of talking while we water walk and you can tell from what they eat where they are from and what type of life they led before moving here. There are those who come from small towns in upper mid west. they thing eating at Golden Carroll is a luxury and just cringe when they hear some talk about spicy foods or upscale dining out.To them anything above Outback is way above their idea of good food. There are those who have lived in large cities and have traveled more: they think Outback is the pits. And as I said, we don't even have to ask where these people are from, we can pretty much guess.
Of course I am generalizing. There are exceptions to every rule and thought. Last night we were at a reception. One of gentleman we were visiting with decided a small sandwich appetizer looked good. He aske if any of us knew what is was: Yes, my husband said, it is a small lox sandwich. the guy said. holly cow I don't eat raw fish and have never had lox. Then he precedes to tell us he was raised in mostly Jewish neighborhood in Chicago and had never even tried Lox before.
I find food one of the greatest pleasures in life. When I travel, I learn more about culture via food. I like to feed my friends and family as an extension of love for them. I love to see truly innovative chefs pushing boundaries and creating entirely new ways of looking at certain dishes. I like to see how different American cities have different takes on the same cuisine. I love when the simplest ingredient or dish is the most delicious thing you could think to eat.
I rate food pretty highly in my life.
^^^THIS
When in Rome - eat like a Roman! I will be in Croatia later this year. I don't plan on eating a hamburger or a hot dog while there. I love watching travel shows that eat local. I think I learn a lot about their culture through watching the shows. It makes me want to seek out a local restaurant that serves dishes I have never tried.
The question that I pose to friends when we are meeting for a meal is "what country would you like to dine at?"
I sometimes plan my errands around where I would like to eat. It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy, it just has to be yummy
...I will be in Croatia later this year. I don't plan on eating a hamburger or a hot dog while there...
Wow, I'd love to try the famous Croatian Mali Ston oysters. From what I've heard, Croatia has some wonderful seafood dishes. Stay hungry, my friend. Wait... wasn't that in a commercial, or was it thirsty?
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