The top 50 signs you're a foodie

The poll of 2,000 people also revealed that one in three Brits have been labelled a ‘foodie’ by someone, with 65 per cent now believing it’s cool to be seen as a food fan.

Brandt Maybury, Taste Specialist at Green & Black’s Organic - which commissioned the research - said Brits are become far more adventurous in their food tastes.

He added: “People are experimenting with dishes more than ever before. As a result, the term ‘foodie’ has become more and more popular and trendy.

“Anyone can call themselves one, but it seems there are certain criteria you need to meet before you can really be considered a ‘true foodie’.

“Regardless everyone can enjoy food, cooking and experimenting with different ingredients."

Choosing to eat in different restaurants is the top sign you are a foodie, followed by enjoying trying new dishes when eating out and looking forward to the weekly food shop – as opposed to seeing it as a chore.

Being willing to try all kinds of food and ingredients came fourth, with knowing what wine to pair with meat and fish, and reading food magazines at five and six in the list.

Knowing the best herbs to use to compliment a dish, experimenting instead of following recipes to the letter, creating your own meals from scratch and being able to recognise when a dish is missing something simply by taste complete the top ten.

Other signs to feature in the list include being someone who enjoys watching cookery shows and going to small independent or specialist shops rather than supermarkets to buy ingredients.

Social media use often also shows signs of your foodie status with regularly posting pictures of food on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, writing a food-related blog and having a Pinterest ‘food’ board were all among the top 50.

Not hesitating to complain if food is not up to scratch in a restaurant while owning a pestle and mortar or an apron feature in the list.

More than half (56 per cent) of those polled enjoy being knowledgeable about food, including being able to tell friends and family what restaurants to visit and what meals to cook at home.

In addition, the study revealed that 71 per cent of Brits consider themselves to be a good cook, with the average adult getting the hang of cooking at the age of 25.

A roast dinner was deemed the top meal you need to be able to rustle up before being considered a good cook, followed by a three course meal, Christmas dinner, steak and a casserole.

But before getting the hang of cooking, two fifths of adults went home to their parents for a home-cooked meal, while others lived on ready meals and takeaways.

The Top 50 signs you are a foodie:

1. You eat in lots of different restaurants 2. You enjoy trying new dishes at a restaurant 3. You enjoy shopping for food 4. You’re willing to try all kinds of food/meals/ingredients 5. You know what wine to pair with which meat or fish 6. You read food magazines 7. You know which herbs complement different dishes 8. You experiment instead of always relying on recipes 9. You creating your own recipes from scratch 10. You can recognise when something’s missing in a meal/sauce just by tasting it 11. You know all of the correct pronunciations of unusual or exotic foods 12. You’ve dined in a Michelin starred restaurant 13. You can create a meal from the last few ingredients in your cupboard 14. You enjoy watching cookery shows 15. You can turn leftovers into a whole new meal with the addition of a few herbs and spices 16. You go to places other than supermarkets to buy ingredients 17. You use Instagram/twitter/Facebook to post pictures of food 18. You know the difference between the various cuts of meats and which ones are best for different meals 19. You write a food-related blog 20. You rarely eat ready meals/pre-packed food 21. You regularly talk about what you eat with friends and family 22. You have well-used recipe books 23. You make your own pasta 24. You choose a holiday destination based on the local cuisine or the restaurants nearby 25. You enjoy tweaking recipes with your own creative twist 26. You read food blogs and websites 27. You can present food nicely on the plate 28. You regularly invite friends and family over for dinner 29. You consider yourself to have well-honed taste buds 30. Your spare cash is spent on eating out 31. You can whip up a cake without having to use a recipe 32. You have created a Pinterest album of recipes and food ideas 33. You own a good set of kitchen knives 34. You’re happy to cook with an audience 35. You don’t hesitate to complain after a bad meal in a restaurant 36. You grow your own herbs 37. You make bread from scratch at home 38. You use a variety of different types of oil 39. You don’t ever think food/a restaurant is too expensive 40. You growing your own vegetables 41. You own a pestle and mortar 42. You always try to use locally sourced or organic ingredients 43. You buy spices etc. whilst on holiday/travelling 44. You can cook steak to your perfect preference every time 45. When ordering food with friends, you suggest ordering different dishes so you can all share and try each other’s 46. You have a full range of herbs and spices on display in your kitchen 47. You can use chopsticks 48. You know all of the uses for kitchen utensils 49. You own a good pair of weighing scales 50. You own an apron

The Top ten meals ‘foodies’ can make:

1. A roast dinner 2. A full three course meal 3. A Christmas dinner 4. A steak 5. A casserole 6. A Victoria sponge 7. A curry 8. Risotto 9. Fish 10. A soufflé