E. F. Benson

The greedy man is he who habitually eats too much, knowing that he is injuring his bodily health thereby, and this is a vice to which not the gourmet but the gourmand is a slave.

English Novelist

Joel Robuchon

I am a gourmand. I like to eat. When I have something that I like, I tend to have too much of it. That is a guilty pleasure.

French Chef

Eric Schlosser

I really like hamburgers and French fries, and I don't consider myself some kind of gourmand.

American Journalist

Unlike 'glutton', 'gourmand' has a more positive tone, suggesting pleasure rather than excess.

Positive Connotation

'Gourmand' implies an enjoyment of fine food and a good appetite, not just overeating.

Culinary Enjoyment

Being a gourmand doesn't always mean eating in large amounts, it's about the love for eating.

Not Just Quantity

The adjective 'gourmand' may also refer to someone with a hearty appetite for life, not only food.

Not Just Food

A 'gourmand' menu usually includes a diverse selection, showcasing the chef's best dishes.

Menu Context

Used as an adjective, it implies high quality and variety, appealing to people who love food.

Gourmand

Positive Connotation

Culinary Enjoyment

Not Just Quantity

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