Gastronomy Vocabulary

noun the art or activity of cooking and preparing food

• The school offers a wide range of cookery classes for students interested in culinary arts.
• I love trying out new recipes I find in cookery books.
• My grandma's cookery skills are off the charts!
• The cookery of words in her novel created a flavorful story.

noun sensitivity or tact in dealing with others

• The chef prepared a traditional French delicacy for the distinguished guests.
• I tried a new delicacy at the street food festival and it was amazing!
• Have you ever tasted that seafood delicacy? It's to die for!
• Her kindness towards others is a delicacy in today's world.

noun a person who enjoys or has a great interest in wines

• The oenophile could easily distinguish between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot.
• My friend is such an oenophile; he's always trying out new wines.
• I didn't know you were such an oenophile! Let's go wine tasting together.
• As an oenophile of literature, she could appreciate the nuances in each author's writing style.

noun A person who is an expert in the study of wine, including its production, tasting, and appreciation.

• The wineologist conducted a thorough analysis of the vineyard's soil composition.
• My friend is a wineologist and she always brings the best bottles to our gatherings.
• I heard that new wineologist at the winery really knows their stuff.
• As a wineologist of relationships, she could always sense when something was off between people.