You might own a social media account or a blog dedicated to nothing but food, or you might just be a closet foodie who simply enjoys everything and anything about food. A Singaporean foodie comes in all models and sizes, and it is surely something to be proud of.

With spectacular eats at every corner of the globe, it is difficult to not feel grateful for the diversified cuisines within reach. Whether you are a serial cafe hopper or a gastronomical enthusiast, eating is an international hobby and we all profess our love for food in our own ways.

If you think you’re not so into food, maybe you should rethink. Here are 11 Signs You Are A True Foodie - even if you think you are not one.

#1 YOU ARE ALWAYS UPDATED ABOUT THE LATEST TRENDS

It does not matter what it is; you just know when something is trending. A dish, a flavour, a style of cooking… anything at all. More often than not, you would get down to planning trails with your food buddies almost immediately after spotting the trend, and embark on a hunt for the best version of that something in town.

#2 YOU READ FOOD SITES MORE THAN WEATHER FORECASTS

The “daily grind” includes checking out food sites that you’ve bookmarked, so as to find out what is new in the world of food. The discovery never stops; you always have an appetite for food (news). And you’d probably be so updated about new restaurants, seasonal menus and special deals.

#3 YOU EMBARK ON NEW FOOD ADVENTURES WEEKLY

No matter how busy you are, you always make it a point to set some time off your weekly schedule to check out that new restaurant in town, or to visit your favourite chef(s). The key is to having a great appetite to life and all the great food it has to offer.

#4 YOU FEED SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE PEOPLE

These days, it is all about taking photos of your food from a thousand angles before you actually start savouring them. We all seek joy in getting the perfect photo of our burger, and showing it off on Facebook and Instagram and Snapchat and whatever other social media platforms you use. It is all in the name of sharing the love, yes?

#5 YOU HAVE A CAMERA JUST FOR YOUR FOOD

While newer smartphones have cameras with extremely good quality, the ones who are really “dedicated to the craft” will have a camera for shooting food. Be it an expensive camera body or a prime lens, you need your food photos to be sharp and professional, like your food is popping out from the frame and anyone would just salivate at the look of the photo. Yes, it is a need.

#6 YOU KNOW HOW TO FIND A SPOT WITH THE BEST LIGHT

When you walk into a cafe or a restaurant, you are immediately drawn to the seat with the best lighting. Why so? Refer to point #5.

#7 YOU ARE A FOOD ENCYCLOPEDIA

Whether it is a famous local dish, or the hottest dish/ trend in town, you are goal-oriented and always know where to head to. Friends and families can trust you on recommendations, and you are like a walking encyclopedia for food.

#8 YOU KNOW HOW A DISH SHOULD TASTE LIKE

The precision is real. You know your food, and you know what to expect – if your Bearnaise sauce should be thicker, if your consommé should be earthier, if your steak should be creamier, if your sashimi should be sliced thinner… you know how a dish should taste like.

#9 YOU LIVE FOR FLATLAY PHOTOS

Anything just for that perfect flatlay photo. To photograph your cuppa with beautiful latte art, or your pancake stack, or your colourful cupcakes, you would grab whatever props you can find – flowers, magazines, salt and pepper shakers, your sunglasses and rings… just for that photo that shall set to impress.

#10 YOUR MOOD CHANGES ALONG WITH THE FOOD YOU EAT

At the end of the day, nothing beats the comfort of a good meal. It makes you happy, it lets you forget your worries, it lifts your spirits up. Similarly, a bad meal will break your day. Oh, tell us about the disappointment and anguish!

#11 YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBY IS TO READ RESTAURANTS’ MENU

You are the type who will do your research by studying the restaurants’ menu so that you already know what dishes to order once you are there.