“I used to think spies only lived in books,” Marco says, pouring himself a second espresso. “But there’s something about the way Bond eats—precise, intentional, seductive. It’s magickal in its own way.”
When I opened Live and Let Die and read about Bond’s breakfast—the eggs, the toast, the tea—it struck me. Here was a man who carried danger in one pocket and dignity in the other. His meals weren’t just sustenance—they were shields, rituals, moments of presence.
So Lira and I recreated two dishes from that morning. One honors tradition, the other reinvents it with heart. Both are rooted in pleasure, clarity, and care.
📚 Book Inspiration: Live and Let Die (or Casino Royale)
In Ian Fleming’s world, Bond’s breakfasts are sacred. He often begins the day with soft eggs, toast, marmalade, and strong coffee. It’s not excess—it’s precision.
What drew me to it was how this ritual grounds a man who lives in chaos. That, to me, is culinary magick: a meal that stabilizes your soul.
- A soft, luxurious egg scramble made in the French style
- Infused with restraint and refinement
- Served with black tea or espresso
🌞 Chakra Insight: Solar Plexus Chakra
- Willpower, confidence, and purpose
- The golden yolks echo this chakra’s color and intention
https://esoterristable.com/recipe/breakfast-with-bond-blue-mountain-eggs-and-a-cloud-of-ricotta/🔗 Link to full recipe
Recipe #2: Cashew Ricotta Cloud on Toast with Chive Oil
- A vegan reinterpretation of Bond’s toast
- Cloudlike texture, with bright herbal flavor
- Shared between Lira and Marco in the morning light
💚 Chakra Insight: Heart Chakra
- Connection, tenderness, and joy
- The vibrant green of chive oil awakens Anahata
Closing Reflection (Lira’s Voice)
“Even spies need love,” I whispered, slicing the toast in half.
“Even warriors need softness.”Marco looked up from the pan, smiling.
“Then let us make softness sacred.”
