I've been eyeing the 2014 Canadian IMP that I had on my shelf, and finally couldn't resist opening it. What followed was truly a roller coaster of an experience. The IMP had a great variety of contents. Overall it was better in terms of variety, flavor and freshness (with one exception as you will s...

I've had the same experience, especially with the side items in them that tend to non-trilaminate. I've never seen a Halal pudding look quite like that though, even at five years. Heat stressed? I guess that is the likely explanation. I only owned it for a couple of months and kept it in the cellar...

I agree with the general sentiment on this thread - reviewing is much more valuable than rating or critiquing for a variety of reasons. I may react negatively or positively to a ration or ration component, but I try to put it into the perspective of either freshness or my preferred tastes. I think a...

Definitely the Watermelon Sports Drink in the Canadian IMP.

I'm a Texas Pete's guy. Not the hottest I know, but I like it.

housil wrote:It´s +100F over here so we need some "light" sommer cooking.

Filled eggplant for dinner:

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Hey housil. I read this recipe of yours a few weeks ago, and made it for the family this past week. It was great, thanks for the idea!

Nice review! I have a menu 7 beef brisket MRE that I'm saving for a hiking/camping trip, so it was cool to see what I have to look forward to.

I tried the cinnamon sugar cookies next. These were very good, not stale at all, and no off tastes. IMG_1859.JPG The vanilla pudding was - strange. It was thick enough to be more like icing than pudding, and it had big chunks of crystallized sugar or pudding that crunched as I ate it. IMG_1858.JPG T...

I acquired a 2012 Halal meal and opened it up last week. Nearly all the ingredients had "turned' or were less than fresh, despite being "only" 5 years old. I think that this was due to the nature of Halal meals themselves and how they are packaged. Any expert input from you folks is appreciated. IMG...

That First Strike chocolate energy bar looks just like the chocolate sports bar I had in my 2012 LRP ration. IMG_1899.JPG IMG_1898.JPG I think the chocolate bar looks and tastes weird because it is flour free (gluten free) according to the ingredients listed on my package. I think its not so much th...