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Food for Hurricanes

October 7, 2020 by The Florida Guidebook

Empty shelves during hurricane food preparation

Food for Hurricanes Living in Florida means dealing with hurricanes. Anyone who’s ever been through one knows that planning for hurricane food can be a major stress point. Stocking up at the last minute doesn’t work, so it’s best to plan ahead. Preparing Before the Storm This USDA Food Safety article has great advice. Some … Read more

Make Block Ice

April 16, 2022 by The Florida Guidebook

A block of ice rests on a counter next to a plastic tupperware mold

2022 Update: Thanks to everyone who shared solutions and suggestions! I’ll highlight a few here: Something like these flexible bladders might be a great solution to avoid problems with melted ice water in coolers, and food contamination. I haven’t tried this yet, so I’m not sure how they’ll hold up to freezing. But, they look promising. … Read more