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My Favorite Things to Eat When You’ve Can’t Stop Writing

June 28, 2019 by jackiecthomas 1 Comment

 

My favoirte days are the ones where I can sit down at my computer with a hot cup of coffee and know I have all day, or at least a good chunk of time to dive into my work. More often than not, I get so engrossed in my work I forget to eat! I look up from my computer several hours later, exhausted and hungry. So here are my top ten foods to eat while I am writing.

A Peanutbutter & Jelly Sandwich

Oh man, I am a sucker for a goodPB&J! The best thing about this snack or meal is that it isn’t too messy and the nut butter will keep me fueled to keep writing.

Hummus

Usually, food with dip is a no go when writing, my fingers are busy typing. The exception to the rule for me is hummus. It is filling! It is also a bonus that it is healthy. I like it with whole wheat pita or veggies.

Grapes & Berries

Any fruit that I can just pop into my mouth and it fills the craving for sweet is a win in my book!

Soup or Stew:

If I know I have a weekend of writing ahead or I am on a deadline, this is my go to. I will make a big pot of soup, stew or a casserole that easily reheated. Three minutes in the microwave, and I have hot food.

Cold Pizza

Leftover cold pizza is my weakness! The best part, aside from taste, is that is easy to eat! Hot pizza is messy, cold pizza isn’t.

Frozen Food

I love to keep some convenience meals in the freezer. Pre-made meals from the store are a lifesaver when I am really stuck into a project.

Cheese & Cracker Plate

Nutritionally this is a good option when you put some dried fruit on the plate, and maybe nuts too. I eat this even when I am not writing.

Anything Brought to My Desk

Living with a fellow writer has its perks, this is one of them. Recently my husband wrote his dream book, a non-fiction look at British culture. A good spouse to a writer feeds them when the writer is really on a roll! The deal is though, you eat what you are given or you stop and go make something yourself.

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  1. Grace Frazier says

    July 3, 2019 at 1:05 am

    Jacqueline, There’s only one thing I would add to your lovely list – salted avocado slices! Am wondering, though, do you only drink coffee when writing?

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