Good morning, all.
I tried to bump an old thread with this topic, but it appears to not have worked. So, with the busiest time of hurricane season approaching, I thought a discussion on camping/survival meals might be timely once again.
What supplies do you stock up on for times when the power may go out? I know I generally look down my nose at many canned products, but when the power has been out after a week, and the frozen meats have been cooked to make them last just a few days longer in the coolers, what do you eat to get you through these times?
I grew up on the coast of Florida, and many times the answer was to leave home until power was restored because damage was so extensive. But I am now in the middle of the state where wind and minor flooding may occur, but damage is not so bad as to be dangerous and staying put is the wisest bet.
When the power first goes out, we use the grill extensively for as long as the meat in our freezer retains ice crystals. As soon as the ice crystals are nearly gone, I grill up the rest and portion it into zipper bags to keep in the ice chest for three more days.
The following site was shared in the other topic I tried to bump up, but it is one I have had for a long time as well. Boy Scouts Camping Recipes (http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/boy-scout-recipes.asp in case the html does not work)
I love using my non-enameled cast iron Dutch Oven on camping trips and in these situations. You can cook nearly anything in there and eating a variety of meals brings comfort to dealing with the boredom that lack of power brings.
What are you favorite camping/survival recipes?
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