This is what the Florida Sun-Sentinel recommends to have on hand in case of a hurricane:
Non-perishable foods you can collect now:
Canned and jarred meats and fish, such as tuna, chunky chicken or ham (Don’t forget the can opener)
Canned fruits (packed in juice, not in syrup)
Canned vegetables
Canned soups, stews and chili
Powdered and/or evaporated milk
Instant coffee, […]

As long as James Bond sticks to better quality vodkas he won’t have to change his drink order but for those whose pocketbook is better suited for the lower priced brands, things may be changing soon.
When Finland takes over the six-month European Union presidency next month, it plans to force some British-made brands to drop […]

On Saturday, May 13 letter carriers will be picking up bags of donated food to be delivered to local food banks. Post offices that are participating sent out postcards announcing the program but you can also check with your local post office if you’re not sure whether or not they will be collecting food.

The Toronto Star has an article about how pressure cookers are becoming popular (again) in North America.
Many cooks may be reluctant to try them because of problems with earlier models but, “Today’s models are totally different. They won’t even work unless the handle is closed properly, and they all have two or three safety […]

Winner of the Grand Prize in the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company’s “Is Your Dessert Intense Enough?” recipe contest:
Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake
by Gigi Burton
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for pan
3 cups Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
8 large eggs, cold
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
2 ounces Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bar, chilled
Note: […]