Even though you might want comfort food in the form of sweets during a power outage, some desserts fall under the same rule that applies to dairy, produce and meat. In the event that you have to pick and choose between these foods, you should probably pitch cream-filled pastries, cheesecake and certain pies — such as custard, chiffon and cheese-filled. You can keep fruit pies, as well as breakfast foods like bagels, waffles and pancakes. Cooked and fresh pasta should be thrown out, as well as potatoes and rice. The same goes for refrigerator rolls, biscuits and cookie dough. Cakes, bread, tortillas and muffins are all items that you can keep in the event of a power outage, however.
