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The Storm Gourmet: A Guide to Creating Extraordinary Meals Without Electricity

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I loved this book. Of course, there are more serious situations that are apparent with deadly storms, but there is great information in this book and it is displayed in an easy to read format. I now know that with a little preparation, my family and I can be ahead of the game and eat healthy even when the power is out. I've already used some of these recipes for family gatherings and a camping trip too. I keep it with my cooking books.

This book was written by a Floridian, and there are several recipes in this book that would only do for Floridians. My power is more likely to go out during a blizzard or ice storm than a hurricane, which means that avocados and fresh herbs are out of the question. ("Quick, run to the store for avocados and cilantro! There's a blizzard coming!")

The Storm Gourmet: A Guide To Creating Extraordinary Meals Without Electricity is a unique cookbook to creating nutritious gourmet meals without a heat source or refrigeration. A valuable resource for when power is down, when one is without a refrigerator, or simply when one wants to use less energy, The Storm Gourmet is packed with shopping lists for the ideal emergency pantry, more than 70 recipes using nonperishable and shelf-stable food items, suggested menus for balanced meals, a guide to growing a storm-proof herb garden, and tips for weathering storms. Dishes to prepare include Greek-style Bean Salad, Savory Ham with Dijon Cream, Black Forest Tarts, Mock Sangria, and much more. An index for quick and easy reference complements this excellent guide to living healthy and well under simple conditions.

We had Ms Nikolopoulos speak at our public library here in Broward County, Florida (she lives close to us). Everyone enjoyed her presentation very much. She demonstrated three of her recipes for our audience and let us taste the results. We had the Vichyssoise, the Chipotle Chicken Soft Tacos and the Peach-Raspberry dessert (last dessert in that section). They were VERY good and were so simply made. Normally just saying 'chipotle' will put me off and I probably wouldn't have made the dish--that would have been a mistake because it was really good!
I can speak from experience that her recipes are delicious and the suggestions for planning and pre-purchasing are very good. Since other parts of the country can experience power outtages too, folks might consider buying this one!

Interesting recipes that I may actually use, but as far as cooking after a natural disaster... the ingredients are not things I would normally have sitting around my kitchen.

I was very disappointed in this book. I was hoping for recipes that appear somewhat familiar. My family would be more traumatized if I tried to feed them hearts of palm and guava nectar then 2 dinners in a row of beanie weenies. The appendix charts repeats information freely found on many disaster survivor web sites. Bottom line, instead of buying this book, use the money to add to your food storage.

Interesting recipes and some good ideas for emergency preparation. Not realistic in terms of ingredients. If a tornado just blew through and there was no electricity, I'm sure I would not be using fresh citrus juices, fresh ginger, chardonnay vinegar and tamarind paste. I happen to be a great cook but I generally go get ingredients like that, not stock them.

Great recipes for an emergency prep kitchen. Some things I might not regularly keep on hand, but others I do, many new ideas to add to prep supplies.