TIP - The Power Outage Pantry

If you live in a part of the country where winter power outages can disrupt cooking plans, stock a portion of your pantry with ready-to-eat or easy-to-prepare foods such as:

• Canned soup
  
• Canned vegetables and beans
  
• Canned fruits
  
• Canned meat products and tuna
  
• Dried meats (jerky)
  
• Dried fruits
  
• Ready-to-eat cereals
  
• Crackers
  
• Pasta
  
• Rice
  
• Oatmeal
  

Don’t forget to include disposable serving items such as paper plates, plastic cups and cutlery, paper napkins, and garbage bags in your Power Outage Pantry.