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Foodie is a relatively recent addition to our language (dating from the early 1980s), but it derives from a much older word, food, which has been with us for as long as there has been anything that could be called English. Food can be traced back through Middle English to the Old English form fōda, which is itself related to Old High German fuotar, meaning "food" or "fodder," and Latin panis, meaning "bread." Panis is the source for empanada (a turnover with a sweet or savory filling), panatela (a type of cigar), panettone (a kind of bread containing raisins and candied fruit), and pantry (a room used for the storage of provisions).
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Now also an unassuming paradise for foodies, Atlantic City is known for its award-winning restaurants and celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, Michael Symon and more.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2024
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With warm fall days, hundreds of vineyards to explore, close access to ski slopes during the winter, outdoor activities on the lakes and in the mountains the rest of the year and a year-round foodie culture, the Okanagan has something for all types of vacationers.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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