literary gluttony

We all know meal prep is a love language—or at least, a survival strategy. But forget the Tupperware towers of bland chicken and rice. Let’s raid the fictional pantry instead. If your favorite characters were elbow-deep in batch cooking, what would be simmering on their stovetops? This Monday, we’re diving into literary meal prep, character by character, world by world.

🥘 Kaz Brekker (Six of Crows) – Ruthless Street Stew

Kaz doesn’t cook. But if he had to, it’d be something dark, practical, and made with whatever’s available in the Barrel. Imagine a one-pot meat-and-vegetable stew, heavy on spice, light on trust. Served in mismatched bowls with a side of suspicion.

Meal Prep Vibe: High-protein, minimal effort, lasts a week. Add black coffee, no sugar.

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🍞 Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings) – Second Breakfast Bento Boxes

Samwise lives for hearty comfort. His meal prep would be full of sliced sausages, fried taters, seed cakes, and rustic bread with fresh-churned butter. All packed lovingly for Frodo, of course.

Meal Prep Vibe: Cozy carbs. Labeled containers with little notes like “Don’t forget second breakfast!”

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🍜 Celaena Sardothien (Throne of Glass) – Assassin’s Spice Bowls

Celaena’s prepping for danger and dessert. Her fridge is stacked with spiced meat skewers, rich broths, and indulgent sweets. A container of chocolate truffles sits right next to garlic hummus.

Meal Prep Vibe: Warrior fuel with a pastry chaser. Everything smells like cinnamon and steel.

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🍰 Nina Zenik (Grishaverse) – Sweet & Salty Survival Packs

Nina would make sure you’re fed and emotionally stable. Her containers are loaded with waffles, bacon, chocolate bars, and something pickled (just to balance things out). She adds glamour to every bite.

Meal Prep Vibe: Dessert is the main course. Zero guilt, full Grisha glam.

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🥗 Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice) – Garden-Fresh Propriety Platters

Elizabeth may live in an era without microwaves, but she’d still have aesthetic, pre-chopped veggie spreads and delicate meat pies. Every dish is witty, well-balanced, and ideal for tea-time gossip.

Meal Prep Vibe: Elegant, understated, with a dash of judgment.

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✨ Your Turn:

Which book character would you trust to meal prep for the week? Would you dare eat something Feyre cooks? Does Geralt of Rivia own a spice rack? Drop your picks in the comments, and let’s build a fictional feast together!