Like his discography, the foods Prince liked to eat were diverse, with each of his favorite foods reflecting different facets of his personality. For instance, he loved potstickers and teriyaki salmon, dishes that manifested his hidden appreciation for simplicity. His menu also included lots of avocados and unconventional yet intriguing combinations of pizza with corn and spaghetti with a glass of orange juice. For someone who sang about partying at the dawn of Y2K, little red Corvettes, and raspberry berets over the span of decades, it's fitting that his culinary choices were just as eclectic and varied.

Prince also had a penchant for sweets. He loved Neapolitan ice cream, a chocolate mousse cake known as "special occasion," coconut mango sorbet, and milkshakes. Every once in a purple moon, his personal chef would serve him pre-made food like birthday cake from the grocery store and cucumber sandwiches from a café. These preferences painted a picture of a man who, despite his otherworldly aura, also found joy in everyday pleasures, either on the road or at Paisley Park. For many, the mere image of Prince preparing omelet after omelet likely clashes with his otherwise ethereal façade, but perhaps it serves as a powerful reminder that we can share humble, relatable moments with the most legendary humans.

Article originally published on MASHED.