The Storm Gourmet

I have mentioned previously that I live in hurricane country, and that it is, in fact, hurricane season. Having lived through five days without power following hurricane Wilma, I know first-hand about the challenge of meal preparation without electricity or refrigeration.

Which is why I am so excited to tell you about one of my favorite storm-preparation books, The Storm Gourmet by Daphne Nikolopoulos. This is the ultimate guide to creating extraordinary meals without electricity or refrigeration. This is way more than just canned beans and tuna.

With shopping lists and suggested menus, there is no shortage of great ideas. The book has more than 70 recipes using nonperishable and shelf-stable food items. In addition, there are instructions for growing a storm-proof herb garden and lots of tips about how best to weather the storm.

If you are looking for a book with recipe ideas that go beyond the ordinary food storage fare, this is the book for you. Although the recipes tend toward the tropical (Avocado Salsa, Tropical Tuna Salad, and Island Shrimp), it provides some great new ideas for using nonperishable food.