On Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:03:31 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>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

Makes my doctored ramen look Five Star Gormet... of course a lot more
work... typically takes about an hour to prep all the ingredients and
cook. I'll usually make a 2-3 quart batch so makes a couple three
lunches.