In literature, the word "food" is imbued with a wide range of meanings that extend far beyond its literal reference to sustenance. Authors use it not only to describe the physical act of eating—as seen when characters search for something to eat in desperate circumstances ([1], [2])—but also as a symbolic vehicle for conveying emotional longing, cultural practices, and even moral or ideological sustenance. For example, in Charlotte Brontë’s work food becomes a metaphor for anticipated fulfillment, much like awaiting a significant letter ([3]), while in mythic and ritual contexts it often denotes both a sacred rite and the necessities of life ([4], [5]). Moreover, food is frequently employed to highlight both the comforts of generous fellowship and the harsh realities of survival, demonstrating its dual capacity to nurture and, at times, to condemn ([6], [7]). Thus, across genres and eras, food serves as a versatile motif, reflecting the complexities of human experience in both tangible and metaphorical realms.