Gourmand

As we shall see, however, in the very act of distinguishing the gourmand from the glutton, the depiction en vignette of the gourmand also combines savant, savorer, and Savarin in one overdetermined figure, in a process of rhetorical condensation of which the glass of wine is ultimate repository. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But the complete satisfaction of the gourmand is superior, and has superior side-benefits. ❋ Matthew Guerrieri (2007)

(Keats) of the "social" gourmand is characterized by discrimination, discrimination in what he eats and in the way that he eats. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The first thing that I must tell you is that in France, the word gourmand in no way implies gluttony. ❋ ROBERT ARBOR (2003)

“The flipside of being a gourmand is that I’ve encountered my share of truly dreadful stuff, too — the kind of manga with such incoherent plots, unappealing characters, clumsy artwork, and tin-eared dialogue that they beg the question, Who thought this was a good idea?” ❋ Unknown (2009)

When, for example, one of my junior staff had the temerity to ask the count if he had room for dessert, he looked at the fellow as if he were a dolt before replying, “My dear man, a gourmand is a gentleman with the talent and fortitude to continue eating even when he is not hungry.” ❋ Richard C. Morais (2008)

Colonel Adams was not what is known as a gourmand, but a high-toned Virginian gentleman, who preferred the best meats to be obtained in the markets, and prepared for the table in a manner that would cause the smiles and approval of epicures. ❋ Unknown (1913)

Seldom had La Fleur or either of her husbands prepared for prince, ambassador, or titled gourmand a meal which better satisfied the loftiest outreaches of the soul in the truest interests of the palate. ❋ Frank Richard Stockton (1868)

[Page 47] to cook, and I borrowed my sister-in-law's servant for an hour as soon as she came from church, and the dinner was handsomely achieved, and an old 'gourmand' who was here to dinner declared that the sauces were all excellent, and my pudding was every morsel eaten! ❋ Unknown (1892)

In the early '80s, the words "gourmand" and "epicure" were strongly attached to old-guard notions of haughty food snobs that worshipped French cuisine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Every man must do his duty so I tackle the eight-course "gourmand" menu (£65) while my less battle-hardened guest goes à la carte (£49), to the pained sigh of our waiter (French, possibly another relic from the Paris Exhibition). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Now is the time to make this vote-winner a reality, by leveraging Canadian pro-Obama sentiments and Canadians 'awareness & approval of the Democrats' desired "public health care option" to propose a similar "public dental care option", to cover the 40% of Canadians without dental insurance, and help the even greater number who struggle with the costs of profiteering insurance companies and "gourmand" dentists. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Depending on what dictionary you use, "gourmand" or "gourmandizer" can mean anything from a glutton to someone who enjoys fine food and drink.