Fantastic Foods and Where to Find Them

FROM FICTIONAL CONCOCTIONS TO MYTHICAL DELICACIES, THE REALMS OF literature and media have featured countless foods that can only be found in the stories they belong in. So while our beloved characters are free to enjoy these unique foods, we are left to merely taste between the lines and through the screen.

Now if you’re on the hunt for some dishes beyond reality, here are some fantastic foods, and where to find them in our world — if possible.

01. GREEN EGGS & HAM

Do you like green eggs and ham? You can not have them, they exist not in this land! A vibrant green yolk in a sunny-side up fried egg accompanied by ham of the same shade, this wellknown dish can only be found on the pages of Dr. Seuss’s 1960 children’s book, “Green Eggs and Ham” — and in the minds of those who have read it.

If you are on the search for some real life green eggs and ham, I must unfortunately inform you that unless you are in the mood for some rotten eggs and moldy ham, the food can not be found in this realm. Now, if you are just aiming for the aesthetic, my suggestion is to add some blended spinach or pesto to the egg yolk to achieve that green egg look. As for the ham, rub some green food coloring on it or something. Not sure how you can make that naturally…

02. KRABBY PATTY

Deep into Bikini Bottom sits the restaurant Krusty Krab, home to its signature Krabby Patty — made by SpongeBob SquarePants himself! Oh, but you fancy yourself a real taste? Unfortunately, the veggie burger patty’s recipe is kept top secret, and little is known about the secret sauce that makes it so unexpectedly appetizing.

To create the Krabby Patty, you will need a sesame bun, tomato, onion, condiments, and the secret Krabby Patty and sauce. Sure, you can use a regular old veggie burger patty, but it’s not the same. No one knows what’s in the secret patty and sauce. You’ll never taste it. Move on. There you have it — a fake Krabby Patty in the form of a regular old burger.

04.

Butterbeer

Butterbeer In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, there’s no concoction as tasty as a glass of butterbeer. A slightly alcoholic drink with a creamy and bubbly taste, butterbeer is made out of butterscotch, beer or rum, sugar, and water. Furthermore, the magical drink can be served both hot and cold.

If this were Harry Potter’s world, butterbeer can be found at select locations in Hogsmeade, and at the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley. In the real world, your best bet is going to Universal Studios. Well, if you really wanted to make it yourself, I suppose you could — mix in some vanilla ice cream, cream soda and top it with butterscotch ice cream and whipped cream. A sweet overload if you ask me…

03. RATATOUILLE

Ratatouille made by a rat… Remy the rat, to be exact. A traditional French dish, ratatouille is a french stew consisting of a variety of vegetables, typically eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic. Ratatouille. What an interesting movie title for the 2007 Pixar animation featuring a rat making ratatouille by holding on the hairs of our main character — ironically named Linguini.

Lucky for you, ratatouille is a real dish — something to look out for on your travels if you want. Ratatouille made by Remi is a different story. If you really want to eat ratatouille made by a literal rat — first of all, ew — I suggest that you turn to Penn’s BE Labs. Perhaps they can find a way to control rat movement through

05.

Everlasting Gobstopper

Everlasting Gobstopper A product of Willy Wonka’s ingenuity and creativity, the everlasting gobstopper changes flavor and color when sucked on, yet never gets smaller. Rumor has it that an Oompa Loompa has been sucking on one for over a year! This delicious jawbreaker is undoubtedly a popular candy treat among children in Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

As a matter of fact, children around the world can enjoy the everlasting gobstopper just like those in the book and movie adaptations. The candy is now sold by Nestlé, who acquired the Willy Wonka Candy Company that originally sold it. Here’s a side note though — the real-life everlasting gobstopper is nowhere near

Although we remain in the real world, the foods of our wild est and most magical imaginations exist somewhere out there. As we divulge in the last pages of a book or binge the last scenes of a movie, these fantastic foods come alive, in our very own minds… It’s just a matter of where to find them!