Somewhere in almost every kitchen drawer or pantry there’s a tin of tuna. It’s the sort of product you buy without thinking much about it, that you open when there’s little else in the house, and that never really disappoints. But as soon as you look more consciously at the shop shelves, you notice how … Read more
Why preparation has nothing to do with panic Smart families aren’t doomsday thinkers. They don’t wait for disaster scenarios, but they have thought about what happens when the ordinary falls away. Shops closed. Power out. Water problem. Nothing spectacular, but realistic. They often keep emergency supplies for their family at home. The difference isn’t in … Read more
When the power goes out, it becomes a lot more difficult to prepare a hot meal. Yet it’s important both for your own comfort and for survival to prepare hot food during prolonged power cuts, emergencies or whilst on the move. Compact cooking solutions offer the answer: they’re portable, easy to store and often surprisingly … Read more
Living without electricity seems almost impossible in the modern world. Yet it may become necessary during a prolonged power cut or another crisis. I also find it simply challenging to manage for a longer period without electricity. In this article, we discuss some practical methods for living without power and utilising alternative energy sources. 1. … Read more
