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What does the word "artisan" mean when it comes to foods?

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Posted - September 11, 2016

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  • It implies hand-made by skilled people, but for the most part, it's just a marketing ploy. 

      September 11, 2016 12:15 PM MDT
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  • It's been reduced to a buzzword meaning 'more expensive'. 

      September 11, 2016 12:28 PM MDT
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  •   September 11, 2016 12:28 PM MDT
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    Courtesy of Dictionary.com:

    ar·ti·san
    ˈärdəzən/
    noun
    1. a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
      synonyms: craftsmancraftswomancraftspersonMore
      • (of food or drink) made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients.
        "local artisan cheeses"
      September 11, 2016 12:40 PM MDT
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  • It is a bit of fatuous, pretentious advertising. Beyond this, no meaning.

      September 11, 2016 5:01 PM MDT
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    I think the same.

      September 14, 2016 7:17 AM MDT
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      September 14, 2016 7:18 AM MDT
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  • 44619

    You're no fun.

      September 14, 2016 7:19 AM MDT
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      September 14, 2016 7:19 AM MDT
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