i’m a food whore

That is a blunt way of putting it. Some people like to call themselves “foodies” I prefer to just throw it out there. I’m a food whore. I love it. I love food. I love restaurants. I love it all. From ghetto cockroaches to 3 star Michelins, bring it on.

parmesan cannoli – by stu spivack

Part of how I know I’m a food whore is that I actually research food. I look at food porn and I get excited about it. My mouth starts watering. I subscribe to foodie bulletin boards where I talk cuisine with other geeks. I read food blogs. Hell, I admit it, I even subscribe to Flickr photo feeds of other freaks that take pictures of all their food.

And when I travel to a new place? What is it that I look up? History, museums? Non. I look up where the Michelin star restaurants are and try to secure a reservation faster than your ass can say white truffle season.

This might come as a shock to some people who dine with me. Yes, I am pretty thin and I do eat very small quantities of food; however, this does not mean that I don’t appreciate good food and good wine. It just means that I need to consume in smaller portions than the rest of the free world.

Another part of my food whoring is that I will pretty much go anywhere for a free meal. I admit it. I have eaten a lot of fabulous meals that I haven’t paid for and for that I am eternally grateful to those who have contributed to feeding my passion.

In addition, I wish I still had the drive to cook things. I actually love to cook, but right now don’t find the time or energy, plus I hate cooking for 1…

If you, too, are a slight food whore then here are some fun things to read: