I made a two dozen cookies, a pot of lentils and some black beans. We had chips and hot sauce on hand, but one thing I didn’t consider was how uncomfortable eating very cold things when you are very cold can be. My husband rigged oven racks over Sterno canisters and we heated up the lentils and beans. Bellies were full, but without a gas stove, we had no way to make coffee.
I had lots of assorted candles and three flashlights, but I realized how easy it would be to burn the house down carrying tapers around in jam jars.
As far as food, cookies were the thing. High calorie, high satiety, easy to eat. I made them with oatmeal and almonds and they were gone by the first afternoon. We were without power two full days and nights, so next time I will just freeze any leftovers and make several dozen before hand.
This week, I’m off to buy more flashlights and column candles with nice wide bases, extra matches, and I’ll have my son cut and stack the wood I asked him to deal with last summer.
What are your big take-aways from Nemo?
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