I also think that any meal, however basic, is a symbolic celebration of being alive.
The average menu has gone through a large deal of change since the basic meals of the 1950s, as Japan grew economically.
But in Mexico, $20 a day can get you three basic meals and a decent room.
If one wants basic meals served, reservations should be made about a week in advance.
Indeed, this was, in reality, a wilderness trip backed by simple hotels, basic meals and the dirt road.
If we entertain, the basic meal will be prepared by our professional cook.
Prices include basic meals, guide fees, camping equipment and the park permit.
How many times have you heard "bread and water" mentioned as the most basic meal imaginable?
The Yale college dining halls provided basic meals for everyone.
Not being able to eat out several nights a week at top restaurant compared to say eating one basic meal a day.