Basket of Daily Bread

Lore:  This Basket of Daily Bread is a magical item constructed by Blessed Tadeusz Januszko, the First Provincial Chapter of the Servants of the Sword Coast (often called the "Crowned Lions" due to their crest), which itself is the name of but one of many provinces governed by the Superior General of the Religious Order of Hospitallers. It was entrusted to Qindithas Mireloth, a pious Elven alchemist and itinerant merchant, for safe delivery to Gundren Rockseeker--the same Dwarf who is rumored to have rediscovered the Lost Mines of Phandalin.  At last account Qindithas had this Basket of Daily Bread, plus the Decanter of Endless Wine and Qindithas's Ring of Light, all delivered to Gundren's crew with along with various other mining supplies by his, uh, "Enchanting" wife Merielle, and their youngest daughter, a Mystatherian Archer prodigy called Luna Gemflower in the Common tongue.  Qindithas was regrettably unable to deliver these McGuffins magical goods in person due to prior obligations involving a business arrangement with vendors in Neverwinter.  'Cus plot point.

Description:  This unassuming basket looks more like a handcrafted bento box or rustic mess kit than a wicker picnic basket.  It is constructed of a particularly rigid bamboo native to the Kayu Valley in Shou Lung that has been meticulously woven in a herringbone pattern and treated with an ochre-based stain to yield a rich, deep brown color.  Each time the latching lid is pulled back, a half-loaf of billowy, rustic bread presents itself that would ordinarily feed two or three people. 

This is no ordinary loaf, however, as it is magically fortified so that it can provide enough sustenance to feed a crew of up to 15 people the equivalent of full meal.  Up to four loaves are provided each day when opened.  Pack animals and other creatures that are not obligate carnivores can also benefit from consuming this bread, though size Large creatures require double portions, while size Small creatures only need half-portions.

The bread also heals 2d4 Hit Points per meal per person.  Due to the exceptionally filling nature of the bread, however, one can only consume a single portion without deleterious effects, so no second helpings, piggy!