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Posted: 1/1/2023 5:58:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
The black bean burger stuff might be interesting - my wife actually likes black bean burgers and no, she's not vegetarian or vegan.
Anyone tried this company's offerings? Thank you for your replies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited to add, scroll down for pictures and reports on various Ready Hour products I purchased from My Patriot Supply. Quite a bit of it impressed me. Edited title...that IS what some people in GD do, figured it would work here, too. 
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Posted: 1/1/2023 8:49:12 AM EDT
[#1]
Augason BBB is pretty good.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 4:37:12 PM EDT
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What is that?
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Posted: 1/1/2023 9:03:55 PM EDT
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Ready Hour packaged food, correct?
If so, yes. Their freeze dried fruit is better and cheaper than the grocery store. I eat it all the time. The food you actually have to cook. I think you have to try a few things and see what you like. I’ve actually contacted the company to ask they provide more sample sizes so you don’t have to take a chance on something you may not like. At least they responded and said they will take it into consideration. I like the taste better than Mountain House of the things I’ve tried. I liked the stroganoff, but like Kraft Mac and cheese better than Ready Hour. Like any of this type food, check sodium content. I would like to try their pizza kit, but I’m not spending a $100 to see if it’s any good. |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 10:28:14 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredman: What is that? Augason Farms. Black Bean Burger |
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Posted: 1/2/2023 8:49:39 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpanishInquisition: Augason Farms. Black Bean Burger I'm An Idiot. I figured that out much later, thank you. You liked that stuff? Wife is willing to experiment a little. |
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Posted: 1/2/2023 4:21:56 PM EDT
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I have a bin full of their 72 hour packs they offered over the years for a discounted price. I have a few different variations and enjoy them. I have zero problem eating processed or boxed or canned foods so there is that. YMMV.
I stopped buying them when their prices went up during COVID as it was just an extra item for my preps, not really something I felt like I needed. I rotate through them on occasion but probably won't buy any more when what I have runs out unless I can find a really good deal. Last time I ordered I got these for $10 each: https://mypatriotsupply.com/collections/short-term-food-storage/products/72-hour-kit-sample-pack Looks like I ordered x5 on two different occasions. Looks like they are $17.76 each now. I also ordered some of these for $14.95 each a few years ago: https://4patriots.com/products/72-hour-survival-food-kit I ordered these one at a time over a few years using one of those deal links that floated around the community for a long time... I just looked at my saved emails and the first one I ordered in 2016 was $9.95. They cost 29.00 now. For $10~15 I always felt like they were a decent deal, but they aren't worth $20 IMO. At that point I feel it's better to just stock up on a bunch of flavored rice and/or pasta sides and rotate through them. The one advantage to the prepper marketed stuff is its packaged very well with O2 absorbers so its long term ready, just buy, store it, and forget it. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:59:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredman: I'm An Idiot. I figured that out much later, thank you. You liked that stuff? Wife is willing to experiment a little. You'll never mistake it for ground beef, but it ain't bad. Wife liked it. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 10:45:13 PM EDT
[#8]
Augason Farms Black Bean Burger #10 can $12.98 down from $29.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAVJ1UW?tag=arfcom00-20 Link for website that tracks Augason Farms prices on Amazon. https://www.preppingdeals.net/?fbclid=IwAR1ShE5I3ARmEo_iKm-icMq3VimkGEKak_oj1hrT4RI8ut6XovQ5fDOFWw4#AugasonFarms |
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Posted: 1/4/2023 9:25:15 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By migradog: Augason Farms Black Bean Burger #10 can $12.98 down from $29.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAVJ1UW?tag=arfcom00-20 Link for website that tracks Augason Farms prices on Amazon. https://www.preppingdeals.net/?fbclid=IwAR1ShE5I3ARmEo_iKm-icMq3VimkGEKak_oj1hrT4RI8ut6XovQ5fDOFWw4#AugasonFarms Thats a good deal on the black bean burger. Ordered 2. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/14/2023 4:40:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
[#10]
Update - I like the company and the products. We have used the black bean burger mix a few times, and mixed in with a little Marmite it is actually really good. We also tried the freeze dried spaghetti, and it was a little bland, but still much better than the El Cheapo Chef Boyardee. We tried the freeze dried strawberries this morning, and the wife was quite happy - I will rehydrate some in a few days to see how they work in a strawberry Daquiri.
Next on the list is the stroganoff. Yes, the price is higher than the canned stuff, but that looooong shelf life is nice. Just another tool in the shed, as it were. Thank you for the replies and suggestions. |
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Posted: 3/1/2023 2:20:13 PM EDT
[#11]
The coffee is better than any instant you can buy in the store IMO
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Posted: 3/15/2023 4:27:34 PM EDT
[#12]
Just order #10 cans of Ready Hour stroganoff and travelers Stew. Also a bucket of 120 meals to try
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Posted: 3/16/2023 10:58:20 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By migradog: Augason Farms Black Bean Burger #10 can $12.98 down from $29.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAVJ1UW?tag=arfcom00-20 Link for website that tracks Augason Farms prices on Amazon. https://www.preppingdeals.net/?fbclid=IwAR1ShE5I3ARmEo_iKm-icMq3VimkGEKak_oj1hrT4RI8ut6XovQ5fDOFWw4#AugasonFarms Thanks, grabbed one plus the chopped onions from the other thread to get the free shipping. 
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Posted: 3/16/2023 12:24:31 PM EDT
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Question looking at the beef. It weights 1 lb. Freezer dried. What's that equate to once reconstituted 1 lb freezer dried = ?
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Posted: 3/17/2023 6:44:48 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sandbowl1980: Question looking at the beef. It weights 1 lb. Freezer dried. What's that equate to once reconstituted 1 lb freezer dried = ? Haven't ordered that one yet, kinda pricey. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/17/2023 7:16:11 PM EDT
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I haven't tried the My Patriot Supply food but have been wanting to since they advertise on a local radio station. When it comes to that kind of food I always go with Mountain House but always open for new.
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Posted: 3/17/2023 7:39:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
[#17]
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileThis was from when I got my first order from them. The black bean burger mix is really easy to use and amazingly tasty, to be completely honest. I made it a second time and added a little marmite to the mix, and it was even better. I have some others I've tried and taken photos of, and will post here. |
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Posted: 3/17/2023 7:50:31 PM EDT
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Creamy Alfredo Pasta
 Attached File Attached File Attached FilePaired well with a T-Bone - I split the steak with my wife, BTW. |
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Posted: 3/17/2023 7:54:17 PM EDT
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Rice pudding. I have never had rice pudding. It was interesting. The wife unit said the chewiness of the rice was normal. I gotta say, it was not bad at all, could definitely taste the cinnamon. I added a touch of sugar halfway through, but it was perfectly fine as is.
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Posted: 3/17/2023 8:04:55 PM EDT
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Creamy stroganoff. The sauce was thin, so I added roughly two teaspoons of corn starch. The noodles were a LITTLE undercooked, recommend cooking for 25 minutes instead. Taste was ok, a little bland, but that's to be expected. All in all, not bad.
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Posted: 3/17/2023 8:07:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
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Spaghetti. I admit, it is unlikely that any parmesan cheese will survive the Alpacalypse, or Llamageddon, but I just hadda add it. All in all, this stuff was really good, and I was very surprised.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2023 7:49:37 AM EDT
[#22]
Looks good I'm going to try some. Thanks
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Posted: 3/19/2023 10:59:02 AM EDT
[#23]
armoredman... thank you for taking the time to produce and expense for the pictorial
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Posted: 3/20/2023 12:36:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lasnyder:
armoredman... thank you for taking the time to produce and expense for the pictorial |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 7:55:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lasnyder: armoredman... thank you for taking the time to produce and expense for the pictorial Plus 2 Thank you, I've got a bucket coming. I've also got a case of #10 cans of spaghetti with meat sauce, Stroganoff, chick and rice. It was really great also. I'm seriously thinking of buying a freeze dryer machine and doing my own. |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 7:56:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredman: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/Black_bean_1_jpg-2749698.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/Black_bean_2_jpg-2749699.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/Black_bean_3_jpg-2749701.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/360589/Black_bean_4_jpg-2749702.JPG This was from when I got my first order from them. The black bean burger mix is really easy to use and amazingly tasty, to be completely honest. I made it a second time and added a little marmite to the mix, and it was even better. I have some others I've tried and taken photos of, and will post here. That looks pretty tasty. |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 10:52:59 AM EDT
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armoredman, thank you for taking the time to post all the photos and provide your feedback. I greatly appreciate it, and found it very useful.
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Posted: 3/21/2023 12:00:32 PM EDT
[#28]
Very cool thread. Thanks for posting it! Looks like good stuff. I'm not so sure about those "burgers" though..... But like anything, I'd try it.
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Posted: 3/22/2023 1:12:04 AM EDT
[#29]
To be honest, the black bean burgers were really, really good, very surprised. When I made them again, I used a little Marmite, and they were even better. This from a 100% dyed in the wool meat eater.
Looking at getting some more stuff in a week or so, will post whatever I get. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:48:19 PM EDT
[#30]
I was curious about this one as it requires many things NOT normally associated with 'survivalism', really, unless you have the capability of making either a brick oven, use a Dutch Oven over a hot bed of coals, or, like me, we just play that the electricity is still on. So, this took some preparation.
First, the bag.  Attached File Attached FileSimple, right? First, no, I couldn't find the oxygen absorber so I couldn't hydrate in the pouch.  Attached File Attached FileI sincerely doubt this had anything to do with what happened next. I suck as a baker, (I use a bread machine, usually), so my "loaf" shows it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:53:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
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I made it fit into a standard bread pan. Oven is heated to a "medium oven", AKA 350 degrees, and set them timer in the middle.
 Attached File Attached FileThis...doesn't look right. I sent pics to My Patriot Supply to ask what I might have done wrong...  Attached FileI did try some, even though this really doesn't LOOK like a classic bread, because it really isn't.  Attached FileTo be honest, it tasted quite good, with butter, (RH also has dehydrated butter, go figure), and even though it is really dense, it was more than edible. Maybe dense bread has more carbs for more energy during a survival/food shortage time? I don't know, but I have half the loaf saved for eating over the next two days and the other half in the freezer to see how it takes to being frozen. Interesting...definitely NOT what I had expected. The Wife Unit said it almost tasted more like a coffee cake, as you can really taste the honey. That might be more in line with what they had in mind. |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 6:55:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sandbowl1980]
[#32]
I'm looking at this can't wait for follow up.
I did some reading online. I read that flour ect put into mylar bags with those o2 pack and seal can last a really long time without bugs hatching in them. Edit. You did followup as I wa  s posting. Man you do some really great posting
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Posted: 3/25/2023 7:27:22 PM EDT
[#33]
Thank you. Every one of these I get I will share here.
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Posted: 3/26/2023 1:36:58 PM EDT
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My Patriot Supply answered - that is right, no yeast, as it would die quickly, so this is correct. I have to say I did eat damn near half the loaf because it tasted so good.
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Posted: 3/26/2023 10:58:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredman: My Patriot Supply answered - that is right, no yeast, as it would die quickly, so this is correct. I have to say I did eat damn near half the loaf because it tasted so good. I cracked up on this one! Great thread, nice job posting your cooking. |
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Posted: 3/27/2023 9:33:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredman: My Patriot Supply answered - that is right, no yeast, as it would die quickly, so this is correct. I have to say I did eat damn near half the loaf because it tasted so good. just to chime in, ask customer service what would be the result if you added yeast. you can buy freezed dried yeast in the baking aisle in the little packs.....they have a very long expiration date on them. My wife gets bread yeast in bricks and keeps it in the freezer, and she will chop off a chunk every so often to thaw, sometimes days even 2 weeks b4 using |
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Posted: 3/28/2023 12:55:52 AM EDT
[#37]
Enjoying this thread. Thanks for taking the time for sharing your findings.
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Posted: 3/28/2023 1:50:21 AM EDT
[#38]
This reminds me I have canned freeze dried food in the garage that is nearing end of shelf life
might be time to rehydrate some veggies for science! 
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Posted: 3/28/2023 2:41:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ruffhowzer:
Enjoying this thread. Thanks for taking the time for sharing your findings.
Customer Service did say that I could mix in a little yeast and let rise for 30 minutes, which I might try. I have both bread machine and regular yeast avaiable to try. |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 3:18:24 AM EDT
[#40]
@amoredman
You should contact Patriot Supply and tell them about your post, maybe get some perks for your work! Just to add to his thread…  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 11:12:28 PM EDT
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We did the strawberries...
 Attached FileI love the list of ingredients,  Attached FileOne entire bag - four bags to a case. They can be eaten dehydrated or rehydrated, but warning - when they say it's ONLY strawberries in the ingredients, they aren't kidding - the dry ones are tart with no sweetness whatsoever.  Attached FileRehydrate!  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 11:14:40 PM EDT
[#42]
BUT...I had an ulterior motive...
 Attached FileYes, I did.  Attached FileI needed more of them, it wasn't half enough, but the wife unit was pleased with her strawberry daiquiri. Yes, I made booze with dehydrated food...  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 11:16:32 PM EDT
[#43]
@livinfree, I doubt they would care very much, and besides, I bought the case pouches so I could try the stuff, sharing is just a bonus. But if you wanna tell them I won't argue.
Next week, we will have some more to try... |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 11:24:37 PM EDT
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Not the one people think of when they think of survival foods, no doubt...
 Attached FileI love that list of ingredients.  Attached FileI thought, how can you get 8 servings out of this? The bag is REALLY light, how can there be that much in there? Well, I was wrong.  Attached File"Cover with warm water" - in this dish, it was about 2 1/2 cups of water. FYI.  Attached FileCookin' up while the burgers are getting ready.  Attached FileWell, the wife unit and I were both pleasantly surprised - it tasted quite good. It tasted not QUITE like fresh broccoli, but not like it had been rehydrated back from the dead. And, there's plenty left over.  Yes, there is a burger in there - it shrank.
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Posted: 4/3/2023 6:49:24 PM EDT
[#45]
Pulled the bread out of the freezer, nuked for a few seconds to break them up, slathered in butter and pan toasted with cinnamon sugar sprinkled - just like a coffee cake, good stuff.
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Posted: 4/10/2023 9:19:44 PM EDT
[#46]
Another one, just came in a few hours ago.
Heavy package for its size.  Attached FileDirections are easy  Attached FileWell, lookit that - I found the oxygen absorber without digging!  Attached File4.5 cups of water  Attached FileWhisked in - this stuff is thick already.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/10/2023 9:25:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
[#47]
This was where I screwed up slightly - I split the difference on timing from the notes on the package. The rice was more chewy than I would ordinarily like, but it was still no problem. I think the next time I would go about 17-18 minutes. No, the spatula's not dirty - it's just really old.
 Attached FileThickening. Really doesn't look the least bit different.  Attached FileYes, that's an Old Fashioned, with McFarlane's Reserve, if you want to know, first time using this booze, smooth stuff. Don't judge - it's been a HELL of a week!  Attached FileThe basic stuff is really quite good, chewy rice aside, but I decided to mix in a little of my favorite table spice blend. All in all the wife and I were quite happy with this one. Recommend.  Attached FileIncidentally, neither My Patriot Supply or Ready Hour is sponsoring this in any way, and I am paying full price for everything I am showing off. |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 10:41:40 PM EDT
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One more. Black Bean Soup. Not entirely thrilled.
 Attached FileIt's called Black Bean Soup, but the major ingredient seems to be rice.  Attached File4.5 cups of water.  Attached FileI like being able to find the oxygen absorber.  Attached FileMixed in - the directions don't say to stir, but the stuff clumped on the bottom and stuck to the non stick, so I used a wooden spatula to stir and declump.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 10:45:41 PM EDT
[#49]
Last time I went short on the time and paid for it - going with the directions on this one, and yes, it was right.
 Attached FileLight dinner. One scoop with a standard ladle. Honestly, not really impressed, bland taste, could stand some flavor.  Attached FileSo a little Blend and it was better. Notice far more rice than beans. This was much more watery than the cheesey broccoli soup. Not a deal killer.  Attached FilePlenty of leftovers to see what works well in there to spice/jazz it up a bit. It really kind of tasted to me what a "survival soup" would be like, just stuff to keep you alive.  Attached FileI hope someone is actually still reading this stuff, but even not, I'm still having fun trying these foods, better to know now rather than when it's the only stuff around. |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 11:11:05 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thederrick106: I have a bin full of their 72 hour packs they offered over the years for a discounted price. I have a few different variations and enjoy them. I have zero problem eating processed or boxed or canned foods so there is that. YMMV. I stopped buying them when their prices went up during COVID as it was just an extra item for my preps, not really something I felt like I needed. I rotate through them on occasion but probably won't buy any more when what I have runs out unless I can find a really good deal. Last time I ordered I got these for $10 each: https://mypatriotsupply.com/collections/short-term-food-storage/products/72-hour-kit-sample-pack Looks like I ordered x5 on two different occasions. Looks like they are $17.76 each now. I also ordered some of these for $14.95 each a few years ago: https://4patriots.com/products/72-hour-survival-food-kit I ordered these one at a time over a few years using one of those deal links that floated around the community for a long time... I just looked at my saved emails and the first one I ordered in 2016 was $9.95. They cost 29.00 now. For $10~15 I always felt like they were a decent deal, but they aren't worth $20 IMO. At that point I feel it's better to just stock up on a bunch of flavored rice and/or pasta sides and rotate through them. The one advantage to the prepper marketed stuff is its packaged very well with O2 absorbers so its long term ready, just buy, store it, and forget it. So basically their buckets (presumably the best value) are around 1/3 of one cent per calorie? That seems decent I guess, considering you get all the packaging and an industrial, controlled process. Are there other items for which it makes more sense to have your own freeze drier? |
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