gourmetism

English

Etymology

From gourmet +‎ -ism.

Noun

gourmetism (uncountable)

1. The habits and attitudes of gourmets; a love of fine food.
   • 1993, Huntley Dent, Feast of Santa Fe: Cooking of the American Southwest, page 62:

     In our times of popular gourmetism, the Anaheim chili is easy to find year round in the supermarket, but the poblano remains seasonal in spring and fall.