It’s likely that Hurricane Sandy will angle up the coast as
a cold front moves in from the northwest, creating a situation where a
hurricane collides with a Nor’easter. I
hope they’re wrong, but if they’re right, an entire row of states could see the
worst flooding, wind, and rainfall in many years. This, of course, means the loss of electrical
power.
One doesn’t need an event this large to create a loss of
power. In Washington,
D.C., if three or more people in Maryland sneeze
westward, 200,000 Washingtonians may go without power for two weeks. Happens all the time.
In the meantime, for vegans and non-vegans (because you
can’t keep meat and dairy unrefrigerated), I recommend a book I wrote with
Robin Robertson: Vegan Unplugged: A Pantry Cuisine Cookbook and Survival Guide.
The book shows how to make excellent, quick, nutritious
meals without electrical power, right out of your pantry, in 15 minutes or less.
Lots of tips, sidebars, storm
preparation info, pet advice, and
stories, too.
People who use Vegan Unplugged love it for everyday cooking,
too. It’s a book you’ll be glad to have in your home, so it’ll be there
where you want it, and, more importantly, whenever you need it.
