jmcquown wrote:
>
> My free sample of Wise Foods (the survivalist or emergency folks)
> finally arrived. Just over a month after I requested it. I prepared the
> sample "entree" per the package directions tonight. Uh oh.
>
> It's supposed to be "Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini". Surely they
> know rotini is pasta? Dehydrated vegetables include carrots, zucchini
> and peas. In a "creamy chicken flavored sauce". Oooh, sounds
> absolutely yummy! (I hope everyone realizes I'm being sarcastic.)
>
> Per the directions, added 1 cup boiling water to the packet in a soup
> bowl. (Oddly, the advertisements show them pouring water directly into
> the packet. How silly is that?) Cover and let stand 12-15 minutes,
> stirring occasionally. Uncover and let cool 2-3 minutes.
>
> I followed the directions. I took pictures of the resulting sludge:
>
> http://i65.tinypic.com/290txyc.jpg
>
> That was after I let it sit/steep per the package directions, and
> stirred it more than a couple of times. Looks more like soup than pasta
> with any sort of sauce., doesn't it? Not very attractive.

But main thing, Jill. How did it taste?

Forget for the moment how it looked to you. Not very attractive
sludge?
Yes, it looks more like a hearty soup to me, but not awful.

As a matter of fact, it looks just like a heartier version of
YOUR signature butternut squash soup which you are so proud of.

Compa
http://i65.tinypic.com/2n5e0p.jpg

lol ;-D