Over-Indulgence as a Sign of a Life Lived to the Fullest – Food becomes Georgia's expression of self-fufillment and love for life.

The True Fool: Just Desserts and Power Inversions in "The Dinner Game" – Wealthy publisher Pierre invites his servant to dinner to ridicule

Food as a Barrier – Sophie and Victor's relationship is strained by Victor's obsession with food and the opening of his restaurant.

Food as Means of Constraint and Liberation: "Like Water for Chocolate" uses magical realism to demonstrate the important roles that food

The Call of Jalebis – The unexpected memory triggered by jalebis sets Saroo on the journey to find his way back home to his loving family.

The Circle of Life and Bugs – Simba grows in understanding of the Circle of Life when he lowers himself from 'peak carnivore' to insectivore

Maternal Instincts of Mother Nature – Solitary farmer Ichiko sustains herself from the land, which has become like a mother to her.

Little Women and Moral Dessert, by Maggie Dunn

The Food-Based Identity of Samwise Gamgee – Sam's memories of Shire food represent his longing for home through their long perilous journey.

A Celebration of Home - During the hobbits' perilous journey, food represents fellowship and the simple comforts of home.

An Exploration of Food and Civility - Sam's love of food reflects his civility, where Gollum's raw tastes reflect his animal nature.

Could A Warm, Home-Cooked Meal Thaw a Frozen Heart? - A sad, cold widower's life changes when he accidentally gets home-cooked lunchboxes.