Leslie Knope of the famed Parks and Recreation was a renowned waffle addict, frequently prescribing one of JJ’s specials as a remedy for everything from work-related stress to fights among friends.

If you’ve been browsing your favorite tattoo artist’s archive for potential waffle designs, you can surely endorse this Parks and Rec principle. Of course, Stranger Things too if you’re also a fan.

A waffle tattoo is comfort food at the ready, as well as a lasting homage to the foods and traditions that have grown up with us. If life is in the details, then the meals we share with our loved ones are pivotal, and well worth acknowledging in more than just passing appreciation. “People who love to eat are always the best people,” remarked culinary legend Julia Child, and the same can be said of the man who opts for a food tattoo.

From chicken & waffles to the decadent Belgian concoction, the waffle has proven itself to be in the top tier of versatile and mouthwatering creations. Dripping with syrup or adorned with a cloud of whipped cream and berries, your waffle preference is your tattoo inspiration. From there the sky is the limit.

Food is more than just a mainstay of human survival, it connects us and provides us with reassurance and stability. Your favorite diner or very own dining room are more than just stopping points, but places where memories are forged over familiar dishes you couldn’t live without.

Your waffle tattoo is a love letter to the nostalgic pleasures we all deserve, great or small, and should never hesitate to share.