The bacon of writing.
All crafts have magic ingredients, and writing is no different. Within the realm of writing there is a specific setting that always works well for a writer.
If you are a foodie, you have probably heard the saying, “When in doubt, add bacon.”
Bacon gives any dish a natural umami flavor, and you can always make your food taste good with a little bacon. It's the joker of gastronomy.
Being a foodie, I can attest to the truth of the saying, as long as you don't overdo it. The purpose is not to make a bacon dish, but to gather the flavors of the dish itself.