Cooking in a Blackout: Essential Tips for Electricity-Free Meal Prep

Cooking in a Blackout: Essential Tips for Electricity-Free Meal Prep

A blackout changes your kitchen in one specific way: you lose the ability to refrigerate and to use electric appliances. Everything else stays the same — you still have running water (usually), your pantry, and 72 hours before most emergency services are typically restored. Here’s exactly what to do with your food supply and how …

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Off-Grid Cooking Solutions: From Solar Ovens to Rocket Stoves

Off-Grid Cooking Solutions: Solar Ovens to Rocket Stoves

When the power goes out, your electric range and microwave become expensive countertop decorations. For a family of four that depends on cooking to make stored food edible, this is a significant gap. The good news: off-grid cooking solutions exist at every price point, from a $35 butane stove to a $400 solar oven, and …

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