Cooking without power
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Once you have filled in all the foods you will need after the end of the world as we know it. You have wheat flour, dried foods, canned food, all kinds of food. But if the worst case scenario, you still have power? There may be power in some areas, but always assume that there will not be where you are. And if not, how are you going to Cook all that food?
In this modern age of TV dinners, frozen pizza, Hamburger Helper and canned soups, many people never learned to cook a meal the old-fashioned way. The majority of city residents is dependent on electric stoves, microwaves and toasters. But what to do if the power goes out for an extended period? There are several options:
Grill. This is the first and most obvious option. Hopefully you’ve stocked in abundance of coal and/or propane. But if you don’t have a grill or charcoal and propane is. ..
Camping stove. Acquire one of these must be a priority. Coleman makes a great stove 2 burner that you can find on amazon.com. These, too, should always be used outdoors. Verify that you have a lot of Coleman fuel!
Fireplace. Try roasting hot dogs and other solid foods on sticks in your fireplace. You can also wrap potatoes and other leaf vegetables and leave them in the fireplace for cooking.
Campfire. Who doesn’t like to cook over a campfire? But you don’t want to just roast hot dogs and marshmallows. With a good Grill camp you will be able to cook just about anything.
Dutch oven. This is a cast iron pot over a fire. It is ideal for making soups, stews and hot drinks. A 4-quart Dutch oven is less than $ 50. To hang it on the fire, you will need a fireplace crane or a tripod of campfire.
Sternoclavicular joint stove. These are good for warm beverages, canned foods, such as Chili, Spaghettios and soup. The best thing about them is that they are portable, weighing less than a pound. I would like to get a good kit of Sternoclavicular joint stove and some extra canned heat. Tip: try putting his Sternoclavicular joint stove in a fire pit with some handfuls of charcoal. This way you can grill while using very little charcoal.
Kerosene heater. These are generally used for heating rooms, but are also a great way to boil beans, pasta and other foods or making hot drinks. If the top is simple, just set a pot of water on top. A kerosene heater good can cost over $ 100, but it is a great thing to add to your survival material, especially if you live in a cold climate.
Some warnings:
Grills should always be used outdoors and a safe distance from your home or shelter. Carbon monoxide can be deadly and some stray sparks is enough to start a fire. Same applies for Camping stoves.
If you use a fireplace, make sure that the combustion is open and clear. Do not use treated wood for a fire to cook.
Never use gasoline to get a fire going.
Make sure fires are controlled with metals or stones around them.
Never leave a fire (not even a candle) without an adult to keep an eye on it.
Happy baking!



