LIFESTYLE NEWS - Load shedding is upon us once again but figuring out how to survive with the best menu possible of perishable and non-perishable food is kind of fun. It’s not only a challenge, but a way to reconnect with the simpler foods many of us grabbed from the pantry as children.
Tuna And Other Canned Fish
Regular canned tuna is actually pretty good, truth be told. If you failed to get shelf-stable mayonnaise, lemon, salt, pepper and rinsed capers are lovely light additions.
Carrots and chickpeas
Grate carrots and combine with canned drained chickpeas, raisins, nuts, and a little cinnamon. Toss with orange juice, lemon juice, or vinegar, and olive oil.
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Peanut butter and jelly, considered individually, are some of the most flexible foods around. There’s just so much you can do with them. Obviously, while there’s still fresh bread around, you can make sandwiches, but be sure to have crackers on hand for when that runs out.
Bean salad
Combine drained canned beans with chopped tomatoes, chopped spinach, and chopped onion. Toss with a dressing made with balsamic vinegar, whisked Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, and a dash of salt and pepper. Add canned tuna or salmon if you like.
Regular canned tuna is actually pretty good, truth be told.
Biltong, Dried Beef and Dried Sausage
Biltong and dried sausages are some tastiest tasty foods ever invented that don’t need refrigeration. However, take it easy on these as they’re all high in sodium and eating too much is not good for you. It’s a snack, not a lifestyle.
Overnight Oats
Mix rolled oats with water and let sit overnight on a counter. In the morning, add peanut butter, raisins or other dried fruit, and a little cinnamon.
