Gas Griddle

A gas griddle can be an invaluable item in an emergency. With the last 20-30 years more homes have been transformed to all electric.

Plan Ahead for Emergencies with a Gas Griddle

The problem arises when the power goes off for whatever reasons. As many have seen in storms and other weather related issues, once the power is off problems begin. There is no microwave. A hot meal is appreciated in the midst of a span of days without power!

For this reason, a gas griddle should be part of your emergency kit along with a tan of gas. If you have planned ahead and stocked your pantry, you can have a hot breakfast of pancakes, bacon and eggs with hashbrowns. It might not change the situation but sure changes how you can deal with it! With a gas griddle you can use a pan to heat water for tea or instant coffee. You can make burgers as well as a wide range of other meals.

Sometimes in disaster emergency situations these touches of normal can bring a family through stronger. It allows bonding and options. A gas griddle may be of two basic types - the common commercial one most common in restaurants and a portable griddle. Commercial griddles may start at about $1200 up to several thousand depending on size and style. A more portable gas griddle is a few hundred dollars but a solid stand to set it on adds to the price.

A larger sized griddle can also be an option in warmer parts of the country. Moved to a screened porch it allows cooking without heating up the kitchen, much as "summer kitchens" used to do. In this way these aren't just for commercial kitchens.

These are just the thing for larger families as well as for emergency situations. Of course, you always want to keep on hand plenty of supplies. Extra gas is important - enough to last several days to a week. Food that you like to eat. Another good idea is an ice chest. If the power goes down you can quickly put some food in the chest, allowing keeping the freezer door shut. This retains the cold as long as possible.

For many reasons a gas griddle makes sense. Check into one for your home. Browsing online and sticking with a well known brand will get you more money for your hard earned dollars. Also try to check your local stores for sales and closeouts and see if you can purchase one for cheap.