Author and editor Rosey Down spoke live with KPJC AM’s Morning Show on November 8th to talk about her book Survival Cookbook.

All U.S. citizens who live abroad crave familiar All-American food—dill pickles, Almond Joy candy bars, ranch dressing, bagels, hamburger buns, German chocolate cake, pizza, pecan pie, and more. Survival Cookbook provides satisfaction for a hundred shameless longings that only Americans understand. And its streamlined cooking methods cut hours off kitchen time when few conveniences are available. This single resource will unlock your favorite recipes in dozens of other cookbooks. Americans abroad will use it daily. Survival Cookbook also has several special sections not found in mainstream cookbooks:

• dozens of little-known substitutions
• how to mix palatable powdered milk
• innovative breakfast recipes
• condensed soup recipes
• from-scratch recipes for items Americans usually buy, such as graham cracker crust
• recipes for cake mixes, biscuit mix, pie crust mix, and hot chocolate mix

Additionally there are some interesting facts Dow shares that can apply to any American household. Take a look at page 73 which states: “Test the freshness of eggs by placing them in a large bowl of cold water. If they float, throw them out.” Or page 97 has a fun fact about how to sleep through a noisy cricket, and page 95 shares a great way to take the gas out of your favorite bean dish.

A great going-away gift for any world traveler, Survival Cookbook is available from any online or brick-and-mortar bookstore.

To order your copy of Survival Cookbook, please visit our Pleasant Word Online bookstore.