If you have a closet full of cookbooks, and spend half of the day at farmer’s markets deciding which produce looks best for dinner, you might also be one of the 56 percent of Americans that fancy themselves a “foodie.” But what exactly makes a foodie? A new survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by the Consorzio del Prosciutto, sought to gather an understanding of people’s appreciation of food. Of those who self-described as a “foodie,” enjoy trying new foods (56 percent), learning about the origins and history of food (47 percent), and being able to cook a quality meal (42 percent) were what made people identify as “foodie” most often. Other “foodie” qualifiers included:  Having an awareness of what foods are in season (32 percent) Knowing how to pair cured meats with cheeses, wine and beer (30 percent) Always have a restaurant you should try (24 percent) Eating healthy (19 percent)…