The author's apartment building lost gas service due to a leak, forcing her to cook without a kitchen. This situation thrust her into a community of New Yorkers who have endured extended periods without gas. Despite the inconvenience, this article focuses on how to cook in such circumstances. The author's kitchen was rendered unusable for four months. She was inspired to write about it after receiving inquiries from people facing similar predicaments. The core idea is how to adapt cooking methods when a kitchen is unavailable. The author acknowledges her prior reluctance to share this experience. She aims to offer helpful advice based on her personal experience. The article addresses the challenges and potential solutions for cooking without standard kitchen equipment. The resulting resource is meant to provide practical guidance.