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This was one of the most bittersweet reviews i've done.

This was the first ration I ever tried, and thanks to Steve1989, I got to re-create that first time feeling. In the video review, you get to learn a lot about me, and what got me started in rations.

the Diced Beef MRE came with a good assortment of items. it had :

Entree
Crackers
Grape Jelly
Fruit, FD - Pears in this case
Lemon Lime beverage mix
Chocolate covered brownie
Cocoa Beverage Powder
Accessory pack A-
Sugar
Cream
coffee, type 1
TP
wintergreen gum
matches
And the old white spoon...


the Good-

Diced beef was still in good shape
Crackers hissed when I opened them, and tasted like new
Cocoa was surprisingly fine, made Camp Mocha with it and the coffee.
FD Pears.....nuff said.

the Bad
Creamer had bit the dust, didn't trust it
Brownie seemed fine til I broke it open and saw the nuts. Tried a taste, not happening.

the Ugly
Grape jelly had a vinegar smell
LeLi drink had went hard and brown

suprisingly, after boiling the entree was just fine. Added some spare tabasco I had, scooped bits on the cracker, and had me a great meal washed down with some Camp Mocha.

Brownie had my hopes up til I broke it open, danged nuts. If they hadn't been in there, woulda probably been great.

Jelly and LeLi were no-go on opening. Creamer had an off smell, so didn't risk it.

finished it off with FD Pears and a good cigar while remembering the past.

That was a good meal back then. We all made fun of the fruit but it got eaten up on the march usually. Never was a fan of the chocolate brownie, preferred the oatmeal bar (still looking for one btw). Good review and good background story.

Beef in gravy would be a great meal to bring back. Chances are, nobody now serving would remember it so it would be "new" again. It would be great with crackers, tortillas, or snack bread.