Sir,
A point I would like to make to those that are living in a city, suburb or rural setting: If you are in a TEOTWAWKI scenario, then I am guessing you have read much of what is here and hopefully feel somewhat ready to take care of you and yours.
I would suggest that unless you are able and willing to feed a whole neighborhood–I for one, am not–then please realize what smells have to do with your survival. If you go out your door on any given day you will note what is cooking or burning within a few blocks of your house.
During a SHTF or TEOTWAWKI scenario, I venture to say that very few will be prepping food thereby drawing a crowd after the first few weeks. That being the case, if you decide to make food that is heated – realize that all within a half mile will smell your food and very likely come over to beg or or try to take it. I am not of the Christian faith and have no thought to feed any from my house or hand during any “scenario” as mentioned.
I fully realize what a hungry man will do to feed his family and have even been told by a law enforcement officer that he don’t need to store food. He said that he could take it for his family so they don’t starve. I know he has a large arsenal and I get his drift. If you don’t agree then its the safety of you and yours at risk and I at least did my service in penning this missive.
My thought is to use boiling water to make any and all food, without actually baking or broiling food so I can somewhat limit the smell of food.
To try and cook any food outdoors or to start a large outdoor fire will be dangerous. (A fire will be equated with food to everyone.) Even starting a generator might bring many from a half mile to further depending on the amount of time since their last meal.
Using precautions during the preparation of food might save you and yours from disaster. – S. Lobo