On 11/20/2015 8:45 AM, Cheri wrote:
>
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
> ...
> On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 2:10:16 PM UTC-10, 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.
>>
>> Then there's this picture of just the preparation directions:
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>> http://i65.tinypic.com/1j2vm.jpg
>>
>> All I can tell you is this is some pretty crappy food. I sure as heck
>> wouldn't want to stock enough of this Wise deydrated food for a week
>> much less 25 years. YMMV.
>>
>> Jill
>
> The real question you should be asking yourself is will this be a better
> meal option than boiled rat or some dried up baby carrots you found
> under the dumpster. When the shit hits the fan, any kind of packaged,
> non-perishable food is going to be a valuable commidity.
>
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>
> Very true. Fortunately, most people in this country, including me, have
> never known true "starvation" type hunger, which would make that food
> seem like a feast.
>
> Cheri

These survival foods are sure to be a disappointment if one is
considering it for Sunday dinner or church potluck or if you have the
audacity to serve it to your hubby.

OTOH, they will surely brighten up your family's sad, devastated, faces
in the aftermath of full-scale, thermonuclear, Armageddon. They're gonna
feel like it was Xmas again and loudly will they cheer for your
foresight and brilliance!