What does gourmet mean to you? Is it a specific type of cuisine? A particular way of preparing food? Or simply the act of taking time to enjoy your meal and appreciate all the flavours and textures that are on your plate?
Gourmet doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to prepare.
It’s about slowing down, savouring each bite, and really tasting all that your food has to offer. Anyone can cook up a gourmet meal with the right ingredients and recipes.
Globalization has made ingredients that were once rare accessible to home chefs. With refrigeration and the expansion of commerce, it is easier than ever before for people with a little know-how on preparing gourmet food at any time or place without having an expert nearby who can help out when needed.
What is considered gourmet food?
Gourmet food is any dish that delivers an exquisite taste and presents pleasingly. The key factor determining whether something falls under this category seems to be how rare it is and its quality, of which there are many different grades.
The gourmet food craze has hit the mainstream. A few years ago, most people in Canada had never heard of quinoa. But now, you can find this rare cereal on restaurant menus and at your local grocery store near you, too—proof that anyone could be a chef if they put their mind to it.
The secret to a gourmet meal is in the sauce. The key ingredient, and what puts your favourite dishes on another level of deliciousness? Stock!
The difference between a great broth and an excellent one is often down to the type of bones used. A rich, creamy soup base will always be achieved through cooking with bone marrow enriched stock—it takes time, though, so be patient. This technique produces some seriously amazing tasting sauces.
What does it mean to be a true gourmet?
To be a true gourmet is to have an exquisite knowledge of food and cooking and the desire for beauty on your plate. In order to truly appreciate the foods we eat, our consumption must be accompanied by knowledge of where they come from. This starts with becoming more aware and skeptical about ingredients before buying or preparing them, even when what you’re making at home may seem simple enough.
Gourmet food is all about taking the time to appreciate and enjoy good, quality ingredients. Whether it’s a simple sandwich or a multi-course meal, when you take your time to prepare and savour each bite, that’s when you know you’re eating like a true gourmet. And we think that’s something worth celebrating! So, if you agree, why not try out the Delicious & Sons spreads and sauces? Made with only the finest ingredients, they’ll add an extra touch of luxury to any meal.
