GASTRONOMY

gastronomy

(noun) the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food

gastronomy

(noun) a particular style of cookery (as of a region); “New England gastronomy”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gastronomy (usually uncountable, plural gastronomies)

The art of preparing and eating good food.

The study of the relationship between food and culture.

Source: Wiktionary


Gas*tron"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. gastronomie.]

Definition: The art or science of good eating; epicurism; the art of good cheer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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