People gather all over the world every day to break bread together. People come together to eat in restaurants, around campfires, seated at kitchen tables, on blankets, and in countless other ways. Rarely are gatherings of people not paired with food. People need fuel for their bodies, and why not kill two birds with one stone? If you’re meeting a friend, you will likely meet around a meal. Family dinners often follow funerals; birthdays are associated with cakes, and weddings are celebrated with appetizers and large meals. Conversations are whipped up about what you eat and how it was prepared.