I’m sharing the recipes that I’ll be whipping up tomorrow for Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon.

I’ve learned that I need to have more than potato chips and chocolate during this reading event. I have a much more successful time of it when I’m eating real food. During my very first readathon I had to be treated for scurvy! (Not quite, but I felt awful by the end of the day.)

These recipes, and more, can be found on my Pinterest boards if you are so inclined to check them out. I’ll be sharing photos of my reading & cooking adventures on Instagram as well.

I’ll be putting the Sleepin’ In Omlette together tonight so it’s ready to pop in the oven tomorrow morning. I haven’t made this before so my fingers are firmly crossed that it’s as tasty as it looks and sounds.

This Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili is absolutely yummy. I’ve made it numerous times and everyone in my family gobbles it up. I usually serve it over brown rice. If I’m feeling particularly naughty I’ll crush up some tortilla chips over the top. I’ll get this right in the crock pot as soon as I wake up so I’ll be able to nosh on it at lunch and for the rest of the day.

I have to get my fruit in for the day and I’ve found that making Quick Caramel Apple Dip is the best way to do so. I made this for the last readathon and I was greatly impressed. It’s easy to make AND delicious to eat, you can’t beat that.

Lastly, and most importantly, I’ll never be far away from a cup of coffee. Yes, I am trying to be healthy, but I’m not a masochist.

Are you participating in Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon? If so, what will you be eating and drinking?

It’s almost time for Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon!

One of my favorite things about this event is the preparation. What should I read? What should I eat?

I like to read a mixture of graphic novels and short classics on readathon day. I need the art of graphic novels and the language of the classics to keep my synapses sizzling. The short length of these reads ensures that I won’t burn out. It’s not about how many books I can read, it’s about making sure that my energy doesn’t flag. It’s about quality more than quantity.

I’ve purchased a few new graphic novels and requested a few other books from my local library. Here are the books that will be on my readathon stack: