THE DAILY BEAT: Day 54 Kerouaction: On Food

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Day 54 Kerouaction: On Food

Day 54 in The Beat Handbook: 100 Days of Kerouactions was inspired by this passage from On The Road.

This passage provides us with a beat shopping list. When I learned that Jack was a fan of spaghetti and meatballs in a can, my love of Chef Boyardee was validated. I've been eating it since I was a kid and I still love it. Had some for lunch today as a matter of fact.

And do I love bread? Check. Butter? Check. Coffee? Check. Cake? Check.

I'm definitely on the beat diet. And you?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: It totally fits Jack's "Hobo-esque" traits. Quick and easy even if it means out of a can! I am sure if Dinty Moore beef stew was there he would have went for that too! Being French also means bread and lots of it! Gotta love it!; September 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

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