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There are hard-core beer drinkers, and those who prefer sweeter fizzy stuff — hard apple cider, that is. Cider fans who want the added bonus of a seasonal flavor: look no further than Ace Hard Pumpkin Cider ($10 for a six-pack). Ace Ciders has been around for 15 years, brewing next door to its wine-making neighbors in Sonoma County.

The fermented apple cider tastes more of green apple than it does of pumpkin, but allspice shines through, offering a hint of Fall flavor. Big, bold beer fans thought the cider was "too sweet," but others loved the cider for its syrupy sugar content. A few tasters described the flavor as "unexpected" and could imagine the cider used in a cocktail or a Halloween punch. If you are gluten-free, don't like beer, or are a sucker for sweet alcoholic beverages, then Ace Hard Pumpkin Cider is the bottle for you.

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When it comes to natural disasters, it's best to prepare for the worst, then hope for the best: experts recommend storing enough emergency resources for at least three days. This includes food and drink!

Here are seven shelf-stable provisions that I recommend you have on hand:

1. Canned fish. This isn't just limited to tuna, but also includes salmon, herring, sardines, anchovies, and shellfish; it's rich in calories, protein, and healthy fats like omega-3s. Keep a manual can opener around for the good-quality stuff from Matiz España. Can't stomach those little metal cans? Try making a fresh homemade version.
2. Nut butters. Peanut, almond, cashew, and sunflower seed butter make for great sweet and savory plant-based protein sources given their extended shelf life.
3. Crackers. What else are you going to eat alongside peanut butter and tuna? Stock up on the most whole-grain, nutrient-dense crispbreads you can find, with a high amount of fiber and/or protein and low sodium (so you won't constantly be hogging that water supply).
4. Ramen. Instant ramen is delicious, whether there's an impending earthquake or not. Keep a box favorite brand (mine's Nong Shim Neoguri) around just in case.
5. Dehydrated fruits and vegetables. Where else are you going to get your daily dose? Have packs of dried apricots and bananas at the ready for quick access. Those dehydrated vegetables will come in handy for snacking — and those packets of ramen, too.
6. Sports bars. High-protein sports bars are easy to keep on hand, light and compact, and already preportioned. Get busy buying up your favorite.
7. Canned meals. There's nothing like sauce-laden comfort food to get you through tough times. Best bets: barbecued beans and ravioli.
8. Water! The most important provision of them all. Account for one gallon of H20 per person, per day. Drinking water tablets, for portable water purification, aren't a bad idea, either.

What foods are in your natural disaster preparedness kit?

While sweet and salty are obviously sought after in the food department, bitter's a flavor that gets a bad rap. True, there's a sort of astringent quality to bitter foods that can make them unpalatable when served plain, but everyone has a different threshold for bitter foods.

For example, editor Susannah Chen loves Sanbitter when a negroni's not close in sight, or a double espresso to sip slowly after a large meal. I, however, find those drinks too bracing to be palatable on their own. In my opinion, bitter foods need to be complemented by creamy, fatty foods like dairy or red meat for balance. For instance, I enjoy a cup of green tea with peanut butter toast, or endive leaves topped with a hefty chunk of blue cheese. What about you? What bitter foods do you love — and which ones are too strong for you to eat plain?

If you haven't attempted a soufflé before, sevimel urges everyone to try it at least once, starting with her raspberry and molten chocolate soufflé.

Soufflés are scary. Or at least that's what I'd always thought. Turns out that they are pretty easy to make, and if you do it right, you'll come off looking like a culinary genius to all of your friends. It's a win/win! So if you've been too intimidated to try making a soufflé in the past, give this one a go — you won't be disappointed!

For the recipe, check out her blog and then be sure to upload your best food photos to our Savory Sights group in our community. If you're on Instagram, chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.