Well, it seems somewhat foolish to choose a blog name that one feels compelled to instantly apologise for. However, I do so in the hope that I will not offend any French speaking readers who will undoubtedly recognise the liberties I've taken with the French language...
While in English 'au fait' (a French phrase) is pronounced 'o fay' and thus rhymes gloriously with 'gourmet', in French 'au fait' is pronounced 'o feht' and therefore does not rhyme. Of course, it is possible that someone, somewhere, would know the correct (French) pronunciation of 'au fait' while not knowing that correct (French) pronunciation of 'gourmet' thus allowing for a continuation of the clever (albeit self-proclaimed) alliteration... oh the irony...
Oh... and technically it probably should be 'au fait de gourmet'; that would be a more pure form of French. I acknowledge that. However, I'm Australian, and bastardising language for our own purposes is something we Aussies take pride in...
And finally... 'au fait de' in French means informed of, acquainted with. It can also mean having complete and up-to-date knowledge; conversant...
Thus, and to finally get to the point, I see myself as somewhat of an Au Fait Gourmet, leaning towards the former definition; someone who is acquainted with that that is gourmet. Unfortunately the love I have for food is still somewhat unrequited; it keeps me at a distance, enjoying its acquaintance status. On occasion it appears to let me in, providing me with a dish to fawn over, only to just as quickly scuttle my attempts at real connection. I pine for a more complete knowledge, and perhaps, over time, and with practice and some constructive criticism, I may acquire the relationship I desire. I hope that in doing so my journey may aid you in your own food relationship development...
And if the only person who reads this blog is my mum... well at least she knows I'm still alive!
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