Gourmand, Gourmet or Glutton

[toasty]

"A gourmet is an epicure, a connoisseur of fine food and wine. A gourmand is not so high-toned. Anyone who is heartily interested in eating--anyone who delights in dining well--may be classified as a gourmand. A glutton is the hog who eats too much. I insert these observations chiefly to warn against advertisements for gourmet restaurants featuring gourmet menus. Such overblown beaneries are almost invariably dreadful."
(James J. Kilpatrick, The Writer's Art. Andrews McMeel, 1984)

Judging by the takeaway thread, there may be a few gluttons in the house. Which are you?

[Type R Tom]

Usually gourmand with the occasional glutton thrown in and a wannabe gourmet when my numbers come up

[bobbo89]

I'd say I was all of them aswell, mainly Gourmand but I do occasionally splash out on a pricey meal out as well as the occasional 16" meat feast and large cheesy chips from the local rat sanctuary!

[ZedLeg]

I'd bet you'll find there's a bit of all three in everybody. I generally like to eat well but if I'm late home from work then I'll never say no to a kebab meat and chips or my personal favourite of chicken fried rice, chips and curry sauce all mixed together in a big bowl .