Every true Gilmore Girls fan knows that the best part about Rory and Lorelai’s mother-daughter relationship is their unmatched dedication to food. It’s totally one of the most relatable things about the duo, and they prove that just eating to live is super lame.

Here are some of their shining moments that proved what it means to be a true foodie:

1. When Lorelai related her outlook on dating to pie.

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2. When Rory asked Lorelai the most difficult hypothetical question.

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3. When Lorelai tried to convince Rory that they are healthy (enough).

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4. When Paris and Rory prioritized food over men.

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5. When Lorelai added to Rory’s to-do list.

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6. When Lorelai called the shots in a high-pressure situation.

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7. When Lorelai gave Rory the best advice of all time.

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8. When Lorelai gave the only proper response to this question.

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9. When Rory and Lorelai came to this conclusion about food.

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We can only dream of reaching these levels of foodie in our own lifetimes. We salute you, Gilmore girls.