CultureJuly 4, 2026
gastronomy
/ɡəˈstrɒnəmi/
Definition
The study or art of food, cooking, and the cultural practices surrounding culinary preparation and consumption.
Etymology
The word originates from the Greek 'gastronomia,' which combines 'gaster' (stomach) and 'nomos' (knowledge or law). It entered English in the early 19th century to describe the refined art and science of good eating.
In the news
The term is used here as part of the 'Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts,' highlighting the foundation's focus on the scholarly and artistic study of food that Julia Child championed.
Arizona Science Center to host Julia Child exhibition exploring science, food and culture
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