The story is inspired by both Rutu's recollections of what she liked as a child, and by her own daughter, Michal. When Rutu said to Michal one evening, "How badly you eat! What would you do if the Queen invited you to dine at the palace?"
The narrative is inspired by both Rutu's fond memories of childhood pleasures and her own experiences as a mother, particularly with her daughter Michal. When Rutu shared this thought with Michal one evening, "You eat so inadequately! What if the Queen invited you to dine at the palace?"