Living Well
Hurricane Recipes: What to Eat and How to Cook without Power
While hurricane season may be heating up, we offer ideas for cooking up a storm when your options are limited and the power is out.
Wednesday marks the beginning of what could be a long hurricane season. The trick for Floridians is planning ahead. Now is the time to gather a few spices and place them into air tight containers. I find that small snack-size Ziploc bags are easy to pack, identify and use. I have sacks for: Recently, I’ve been stowing tubes of lemongrass and curry, which are easy to use when camping, or roughing it after a storm. I store packets of dressing, relish and mayo for camping or food prep when the power is out. Lately, I have a can or two of lite coconut milk on hand and find that shredded coconut adds texture and taste to meals too. Packets of olive oil are easily stowed. If difficult to find, you can set some aside and store it in BPA-free …
