Early in our childhood, we are introduced to fairy tales and legends that are popular in different cultures. Grimms' Tales was an absolute favourite of mine, mostly for its unforgettable storylines and characters. Yet, as I write this editorial for this special issue which focuses on the theme of Food, Culture, Consumption and Representation, I am reminded of the important role of food in this book of children's literature. Driven by extreme hunger in the family, a mother convinces her husband

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... o abandon their children, Hansel and Gretel, and they fall into the hands of an evil witch who craves children's flesh; Snow White is poisoned by an apple prepared by her stepmother; dressed in red, a young girl walks through the woods carrying cake and wine to her grandmotherall alone, only to find a sly wolf waiting to devour her as it had devoured her grandmother; Goldilocks helps herself to