Homework:

- Learn the definition of “a foodie”

- Read the article “The Top 50 signs you are a foodie” https://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/
- After reading the list, answer the questions:
1) Can you call yourself a foodie? Why/Why not?
2) Which signs can you relate to? (Choose the “signs” that you do in your life)
3) Do you know anybody who is a foodie? Why so?
4) Rank the “signs of a foodie” from 1-5. (1 is typical; 5 is the most unusual)

The Top 50 signs you are a foodie:

1. You eat in lots of different restaurants
2. You enjoy trying new dishes at a restaurant
3. You enjoy shopping for food
4. You’re willing to try all kinds of food/meals/ingredients
5. You know what wine to pair with which meat or fish
6. You read food magazines
7. You know which herbs complement different dishes
8. You experiment instead of always relying on recipes
9. You creating your own recipes from scratch
10. You can recognise when something’s missing in a meal/sauce just by tasting it
11. You know all of the correct pronunciations of unusual or exotic foods
12. You’ve dined in a Michelin starred restaurant
13. You can create a meal from the last few ingredients in your cupboard
14. You enjoy watching cookery shows
15. You can turn leftovers into a whole new meal with the addition of a few herbs and spices
16. You go to places other than supermarkets to buy ingredients
17. You use Instagram/twitter/Facebook to post pictures of food
18. You know the difference between the various cuts of meats and which ones are best for different
meals
19. You write a food-related blog
20. You rarely eat ready meals/pre-packed food
21. You regularly talk about what you eat with friends and family
22. You have well-used recipe books
23. You make your own pasta
24. You choose a holiday destination based on the local cuisine or the restaurants nearby
25. You enjoy tweaking recipes with your own creative twist
26. You read food blogs and websites
27. You can present food nicely on the plate
28. You regularly invite friends and family over for dinner
29. You consider yourself to have well-honed taste buds
30. Your spare cash is spent on eating out
31. You can whip up a cake without having to use a recipe
32. You have created a Pinterest album of recipes and food ideas
33. You own a good set of kitchen knives
34. You’re happy to cook with an audience
35. You don’t hesitate to complain after a bad meal in a restaurant
36. You grow your own herbs
37. You make bread from scratch at home
38. You use a variety of different types of oil
39. You don’t ever think food/a restaurant is too expensive
40. You growing your own vegetables
41. You own a pestle and mortar
42. You always try to use locally sourced or organic ingredients
43. You buy spices etc. whilst on holiday/travelling
44. You can cook steak to your perfect preference every time
45. When ordering food with friends, you suggest ordering different dishes so you can all share and
try each other’s
46. You have a full range of herbs and spices on display in your kitchen
47. You can use chopsticks
48. You know all of the uses for kitchen utensils
49. You own a good pair of weighing scales
50. You own an apron