by Corliss Jacobs
My dad read my siblings and I every Lord of the Rings book, from The Hobbit to The Return of the King. If you haven't read the books or seen the movies, you should know something about the hobbits — they eat a lot more than humans do. While we have our standard three meals a day, hobbits have a grand total of seven! If you'd like to try eating like Frodo and his friends for a day, then check out the guide below! It'd be a great activity for your kids to try lots of food, while also getting them interested in classic literature. You might even allow them to help you prepare the meals, teaching them an essential life skill along the way. I found a full hobbit meal menu posted by Comic Book Resources, and used it to make this handy little list for any moms who’d like to try this out.
Breakfast — 7 A.M.
The first hobbit meal of the day! It's important to start the morning off right. This meal contains classic eggs and cooked meats, along with pastries, pies, and quiches. Eat up — like most hobbit meals, it's hearty and filling!
Second Breakfast — 9 A.M.
“We've had one, yes. What about second breakfast?” Thanks to that iconic movie quote, this is the most famous meal that hobbits partake in. They need something extra to get them through the morning, after all! This one isn't as heavy as the first breakfast, containing some lighter pastries and sausage, and maybe a hot drink (tea, coffee, Pero — whatever your family’s preference is!).
Elevenses — 11 A.M.
Any hobbit simply couldn't make it until lunchtime without these supplementary dishes! Like Second Breakfast, it's a light one — more hot drinks, pastries, and some toast. Are you feeling stuffed yet? Remember to pace yourself — we're not even halfway through the day!
Lunch — 1 P.M.
Our second big meal of the day! Lunch has a wide selection of eggs (cooked however you'd like), cheese, salad, and cold meats. If you want to go a step further, you could even prepare cold cut sandwiches, letting your kids customize their own plate. You can let your food creativity go wild… assuming you can stomach it, that is!
Afternoon Tea — 3 P.M.
To last until dinner, teatime is a must! Serve your favorite tea with some scones, jam, and clotted cream (or just plain butter!). Your little ones who enjoy tea parties will especially appreciate this treat!
Dinner — 6 P.M.
We're in the home stretch now! Dinner is the meal that might need the most “modern” adjustments, at least for me. It has decently doable things, such as baked meats, soups, and vegetables. But also has crazier items, like fish and game — deer, goat, perhaps even some wild boar. Whew! As I stated earlier, you may do whatever you want with the meal plan. All that matters is that there's tasty eats, and lots of ‘em!
Supper — 8 P.M.
You made it! Supper is the last hurrah of the day, so there’s lots to eat — cold meat pies, boiled eggs, and dessert pastries. Meat pies seem a little less common in the U.S. than they are in Europe, so you could substitute them with something else — perhaps leftover cold cuts from lunch! The desserts can also be quite versatile, from tarts to cake to pie! The possibilities are endless, the only limit being your imagination.
Phew! Are you feeling nice and full? I hope this article inspired you to try this activity! Your kids will have a blast with their food adventure — and it doesn’t stop there! If you want, you can do this with your partner, friends, or simply keep it all to yourself. No matter the age, this is a very fun — and filling! — way to spend the day. Happy eating, moms! May your family “fellowship” enjoy this delicious tour through the land of Hobbiton.
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