13 things that are allowed as a foodie
Say wine, snacks or haute cuisine and the gourmands at online food magazine FavorFlav know where to drink, how to eat it and what to cook. This time our cheffies serve you: 13 things that are allowed as a foodie.
When I arrive at a party, I quickly (hopefully not too obviously) glance at the dining table. Are there chafing dishes with delicious food, a cold buffet... or at least a cheese platter? I confess: a party without food is nothing for me. As a foodie, there should actually be no shame in your game So here it is:
It's okay...
1. That you follow more food accounts than family members on Instagram.
Your teenage niece's selfies are cute and that aunt who always takes your photos likes handy, but you mainly have your Instagram account to endlessly drool over the most delicious dishes and chefs who post insta worthy photos.
2. That before you go on a city trip, you've already scoured Yelp for the best restaurants.
You are a walking Lonely Planet guide before and after your visit to a city, and your friends are more than happy to take advantage of that.
3. That you download the menu of the restaurant you are going to visit weeks in advance.
And then in the restaurant, you still pretend you don't already know what you're going to order. We see you.
4. That despite your twenty-eight cookbooks (yup, they were all necessary), you still whip up the same Caesar salad.
Old and familiar, we get it.
5. That your family and friends know they can never take a bite before you've taken a photo #instafood.
It's almost become part of your table etiquette.
6. That instead of Orange is the New Black, you'd rather binge-watch Chef’s Table.
Because no one wants to watch ladies in orange jumpsuits eat rice pudding all day. Right?
7. That when you say you want to hang out, you actually mean you want to go eat or drink something.
A day of walking in the woods? Uh, do they have food there?
8. That you want to know what others are ordering before you order something yourself.
A double order on the table is really a subtly and with respect. That means you can pick less from one plate.
9. That after you've eaten something, you realize that the argument you just had with your friend was completely nonsense. Sorry for what I said when I was hungry.
One bite of food and you see the world through rose-colored glasses again.
10. That you are the personal snack machine in your friend group. You never leave your house without snacks.
Because you never know when a natural disaster might strike. Granola bar, anyone?
11. That you only go to the cinema for the popcorn.
And then you take the movie as a bonus.
12. That you find it completely normal to have six different jars of za’atar at home.
They all really add just something different to the dish. I promise.
13. That you actually find a party without food nothing.
Please don’t invite me if there’s no food.
