Gourmand or Gourmet?
These two words are easy to confuse, yet, their meanings are quite different. A gourmand ( ‘ɡʊəmənd’ ) is someone who enjoys eating and drinking excessively, “ a glutton for food and drink “. A gourmet ( ‘ɡʊəmeɪ’ ) is a person with a refined discerning palate who would take delights in quality cuisine or wine, “ a connoisseur “. A gourmand takes pleasure in eating a lot and the quality of the food is often secondary. Such a person does not care much about the nuances. A gourmet prefers harmony and balance. Being a gourmet is a lifestyle and attitude per se. source of this picture For a gourmet ingredients are important as well as the wine which would accompany each dish. A gourmet seeks gastronomic and tasting experiences, pays attention to processes and interactions. We may represent an “ old school “ attitude but Jammertal Wine Estate strives to bring pleasure to rather sophisticated gourmets day in day out. Enhancing the quality of life providing variety, finesse and h...