FoodFood Token | Illustrated by Donato Giancola

It's just about Thanksgiving time in the United States, and like many of you, we're celebrating the holiday. Whether it's watching football, attending a major parade, or simply spending time with loved ones, Thanksgiving is a time for camaraderie and merriment.

Additionally, Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy good food. And, in case you didn't originally realize it when you clicked into this article (perhaps via a search engine), this is a Magic: The Gathering-centric website. Therefore, we're about to celebrate food and a bountiful harvest season in the most apt way we know how: with Food tokens!

This article will seek to highlight some of the most appetizing Food tokens in all of Magic. Granted, we know this can be a subjective topic for many, but frankly, we sought the most delectable-looking Food we could find and will now present it here for your visual consumption, if you'll pardon the wordplay.

Throne of Eldraine #17

Far be it from me to skip a snack before the main course; the Food token numbered #17 from Throne of Eldraine is a contender for one of the most delicious-looking tokens in the game.

I love pastries, plain and simple. Whenever I got home from school in my youth, I'd pop in to see my grandfather. He always had a big supply of cookies and other pastries available for me to sample. That fond memory probably contributes in no small part to my decision to include this token here. It was a lovely memory, and this token displays a lovely array of carbs in a cornucopia of delight!

Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth #9

If there's any race beyond the Magic Multiverse that loves food more than perhaps any other, it's gotta be the Hobbits of Middle-Earth. Who else can have so many different meals in a daily routine like that? Plus, their enjoyment of food is not only notable but extremely refined for what it is.

What this Food token shows us is a gorgeous spread of one of the Hobbits' meals. There's not only warm-looking bread, but also cheeses, sausages, jams, and spreads, all in abundance. While one Italian food chain here in reality says as its slogan, "When you're here, you're family," it dawns on me that within the Shire, that can't be more true than when sharing a meal.

Wilds of Eldraine #12

Speaking of refined, Food token #12 from Wilds of Eldraine is a truly scrumptious breakfast spread. If you're sensing a theme of "multiple kinds of food" within the tokens of this article, you're surely onto something here. The centerpiece of this token is most definitely the soft-boiled egg. It ties everything around it together tightly in a way that makes me extremely hungry.

Artist Irvin Rodriguez seriously outdid himself with this artwork. There's no better way to say it. To make someone feel literal hunger pangs with the mere artistic representation of food is a huge task, and Rodriguez delivered upon the task (pun unintended) with aplomb.

Fallout #13

Besides Nuka-Cola, it feels very unlikely that any other food from the Fallout set should receive any honors within this article. After all, most of the food of the Wasteland is irradiated beyond measure, potentially quite moldy, and/or genuinely disgusting. However, Nuka-Cola, here represented in Food token #13, at least in the video games, is a very refreshing thirst-quencher that even yields a bit of currency when it's been consumed.

Now, I'm not a huge fan of carbonated beverages (I'm a water drinker through and through!), but looking at the art for this token, illustrated by Bruno Biazotto, makes me want to try a sip of Nuka. Fizz (and rads) be damned! It even looks super-frosty, meaning it's going to be great in the arid climate of the Wasteland or under the harsh sun of the Mojave Desert.

Bloomburrow #27

This is yet another meal spread. Bloomburrow Food token #27 is one of those kinds of sophisticated meals. And by gum, do I ever want a bite of that strawberry that's in the porridge!

There are so many delicious-looking fruits in this particular art, from blueberries and strawberries to what I can only assume is a series of apple tarts. Did Ms. BumbleflowerMs. Bumbleflower make these beautiful confections? The jury's out, but I can only imagine she probably knows how, at least.

Mise en place also ties this and other spreads together massively in each piece of art. The way the table is laid out plays a huge part in how appetizing the art of these tokens is. This one happens to be one of the more beautiful ones, for sure.

March of the Machine Commander #35

Alexander Mokhov's composition for the Food token numbered #35 for the March of the Machine Commander decks is another excellent piece to savor, so to speak. The food here is a relatively meager militia's meal, consisting of greens, a lamb shank, and a piece of bread. However, vestigial spoon aside, it really does look absolutely delicious.

It's a shame that this particular piece of art has only been used once so far; perhaps Wizards of the Coast will take notice of this article and print another token with this piece in the future? Time will tell. But for now, there's only one product within which to grab this token.

Secret Lair #2011-2013

Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat. I really liked this selection of Food tokens from the Secret Lair drop by MAOMOMIJI. I am a huge fan of each of these kinds of foods. Sushi and nigiri are amazing, I can always put away a burger and fries, and I probably have a second stomach for dessert if you ask anyone who knows me.

And while the stylistic nature of this Secret Lair drop certainly detracts from the overall realism of this article's list, I have to say, I really like how MAOMOMIJI did the work here. Also, I'd include FoodFood in this list as well, but truth be told, I'm not a huge fan of food with faces on them (with all apologies to Lil' Giri!).

Final Fantasy #22

And here we are yet again, with another table spread of positively delicious-looking food, this time courtesy of David Astruga's artistry. Food token #22 from Final Fantasy is my pick for the meal I'd devour the fastest if given the chance. Curry with meat is one of those things that I can't do without at least a few times a month. It doesn't matter if it's Indian, Japanese, or Thai cuisine; if there's curry, no matter how numb my taste buds will be afterwards, I will consume it.

But that's just me! I get that many people have a certain diminished tolerance level for spice; to them, I humbly apologize, as I take the portion meant for them off their plate as a mercy.

Marvel's Spider-Man #5

If you've read my work, you'll know by now that I am a New Yorker, through and through. I was raised in Queens, much like Peter Parker[/els] himself. And also like Peter Parker, I love a good hot dog.

If I'm recalling my process correctly, I think this Food token, illustrated by David Szabo, was why I even wanted to put this article together in the first place. It certainly felt like I'd be doing my own childhood a major disservice if I didn't include this token in the list.

Secret Lair #1938

Ah, SpongeBob. What a fun cartoon. It's interesting when you delve into the conspiracies that abound under the surface of the show, too. Exactly what a Krabby Patty is made from remains the show's biggest mystery. Some people seem to speculate that it's made from Mr. Krabs' late wife; others think it's just chum. But whatever it is, and however it's actually made, a Krabby Patty is a delicate assortment of ingredients into something that honestly looks scrumptious.

When I was younger, this kind of burger was the exact kind of thing I'd strive to make (and then promptly fail to make - guess I didn't have the secret formula down!). And now, in my adult life, I'm unashamed to say it still looks yummy! Nickelodeon was truly on to something when they made the Krabby Patty an essential SpongeBob Squarepants plot point, I swear.

Avatar: The Last Airbender #21

While conceptualizing this article, one more refreshment came out among the Food tokens of Magic. Avatar: The Last Airbender gave me a real appreciation for tea. While I'm more a fan of cold green tea, this steaming hot jasmine tea (as we can only assume Iroh made it) looks even quenchier than cactus juice. Although, despite being the quenchiest, that's admittedly a low bar.

Henry Wong's token looks so delicate and reverent to the mindful art of making tea, and, hey, I just realized I have an Arizona Green Tea in my fridge right now. Not for nothing, but I want it now more than I've wanted it in a while.

Conclusion

Are you feeling hungry? I know I am. So with that, I want to open the floor to all of you, dear readers! What is the most appetizing Food token in your opinion? Are there any not on this list that deserve a spot? And furthermore, what will you be having for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you have any faves? Sound off in the comments below!