Destiny Survival

            Our central air conditioning unit conked out this past Friday, likely due to a lightning induced power surge.  Naturally, it had to happen when the proverbial dog days of summer came weeks early here.  We still have electricity, and some friends were kind enough to lend us a portable air conditioner, which cools things down a little.

            I say all that because it brings to mind the importance of preparedness and survival.  Coping with heat is as difficult as coping with winter’s cold.  Each requires a rearrangement of priorities and plans.  If you’re like me, you’re not as well equipped as earlier generations, such as my grandparents, who knew nothing of air conditioning until their latter years.  Kitchen tasks, for example, were done early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day.

            What would you do if you had no electricity at all?  How would you prepare meals?  A 256 page paperback book that offers solutions is Apocalypse Chow!  How to Eat Well When the Power Goes Out, by Jon Robertson

            Part of Amazon.com’s description of this book is as follows:

 “…With Apocalypse Chow! Jon Robertson delivers a very practical guide to eating with elegance even when the refrigerator, stove, and microwave are rendered powerless. With simple tips on how to shop, store, and prepare gourmet food, this book will help anyone who is forced to dine in the dark. Discover how the right nonperishables and a little creative heat can turn into renowned chef Robin Robertson’s savory Almost-Instant Black Bean Chili, Pantry Pasta Salad, and Fire-Roasted Blueberry Cobbler, among many others.

Apocalypse Chow! is a valuable resource for anyone who feels (or maybe really is) powerless in the kitchen but still in search of culinary delight.”

            This is one you should have in your survival library.  To order your copy of Apocalypse Chow, click on the picture of the book.  That will take you to the Amazon.com page featuring the book, and you can order from there.  Be ready when storms or other problems knock out your electric power.  There’s no reason you can’t eat well when the power goes out.

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