Define : "yummy"

The french language is tricky. Even after 14 years in this country I still can't figure out some of it's nuances. The ironic part is that I tend to fling into my english conversations french expressions. Sometimes the french word is spot on. Sometimes its multitude of connotations make for subtle word games. The french language has become an artform in itself. Defining an art by another becomes surreal.
Let's take the case of the definition of "gastronomie" - The Office of "la langue francaise" (french language) describes it to be "the art of eating well". The Académie Française favours the definition of "an ensemble of rules which make up the art of hearty eating". Wikipédia encyclopedia says that "gastronomie" regroups everything that makes up for fine dining: style of cooking, the composition of the meal, the harmony of the dishes and the drinks.
"Gastronomie" is one of those french paradoxes. Is it an experience? is it an art? is it defined by rules or can you just wing it?
Personally, it's one of the reasons why I have stayed in this country. A way of savouring culture. For me it's an event. It can be contrived or spontaneous. Only in france do you discuss food whilst enjoying a meal - a happening within the happening. The better the meal, the more passionate the conversation about other dishes. It is a social event. It can be upscale or very basic. Any which way, it is generous.

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