I ate MRE’s & T-rats for 18 years in the Army & it wasn’t too bad. I’m retired & a prepper now. I stored many different brands of freeze dried foods & some aren’t bad. I think Mountain House is the leader in that industry. I also bought a home freeze dryer to make my own recipes & do experiments with it. Tonight I opened a pack of my mozzarella sticks that I processed in March of 2019 without oxygen absorbers being added to it. They’re perfectly fine. I know they’re expensive but try to get a home freeze dryer. It’s cheaper in the long run and you know exactly how the food was prepared without worry. My White Castle’s will be worth more than gold when the SHTF. Stay vigilant and exercise your 2A rights. 🇺🇸
Mountain House is the big dog in the business. Hearing good things about freeze driers! Any brand recommendations? And as long as the bad guys exist, 2A is completely necessary.
Sh*t has been going to hit the fan since early times. The Government shutdown of 3/4 of the US should have taught many of us we will survive. Nothing like getting people in a frenzy so they buy unnecessary things. It’s the going thing for most TH-cam channels to push an item that they get a percentage off of. I was referred to this video through Google and was hoping to find an actual source that doesn’t include an affiliate link. I tend to have more faith in a review that doesn’t include a profit from the company…. Jmo
We cooked the creamy chicken flavored rice the other night as a side dish to regular food. It was actually good. I bought the lunch and dinner, breakfast, and the variety buckets. Along with these buckets, I'm adding my own, it will be filled with seasonings, Parmesan cheese, syrup, and other supplies that I see fit. That way I can make sure if something is bland then we can make it taste better.
Used something like this last time I went camping. It tasted pretty good and was easy to cook but nothing amazing. I will say that this brand looks much nicer than what I ate. The food actually looks tasty! Looks perfect for meal prepping
Grrat video that's straight to the point.. I always looked into their product line but never pulled the trigger on it because I didn't know if they were actually good or not. New subscriber now. Great video
You can use the empty buckets for container gardening. Drill some small drain hole in the bottom. put in a 2" layer of gravel, and fill the remaining space with potting soil
Erin the potato soup is sooooo good! I swear it's the same mix they use at [enter chain restaurant name here]. The pasta needs a little salt but was surprisingly good too. Honestly, we were shocked! Cooking dinner using nothing but what we have in the pail this week!
That's actually a great question and now I don't remember. Product description says "11 Varieties Of Entrées And Soups (Including Dessert), 92 Servings, 21,170 Calories, And 557 Grams Of Protein"
True, but humans have found water and made fire for tens of thousands of years. Stock up on flints or metal firestarters, waterproof matches, and water filters. We have a SHTF list on our Amazon affiliate store here: a.co/eSiDFRF
Auguson says they freeze dry. Freeze-dried foods retain about 97% of their nutrients, while dehydrated foods retain about 60-75%. Freeze-drying uses a low-temperature, vacuum process to remove water, while dehydrating uses heat, which can break down vitamins and minerals.
It's got 30 days worth of "caloric necessity," so truth is you'll need to do a little budgeting. No Golden Corral all you can eat buffet here, unless you buy multiples - which is what we did. We don't like to budget with growing kids!
@@FreshandFelicia im planning on buying 2 jugs a month until something pops off so i can have a go to when my canned food runs out, maybe every othr day. appreciate your feedback
@@FreshandFelicia Yup I ordered the 30 day supply off Amazon after seeing two Karen's in Walmart fighting over the last pack of Scott's 1ply TP last week think humanity is doomed.
Random question; what kind of mic are you using? I just watched your review of the earphone headbands and the mic quality sounded so amazing I had to Google you and ask! (Stalk much, Kat?) it could be that you just have that perfect radio voice but I suspect it’s a good mic too. (PS my exhusband works for Audio Technica so that qualifies me as a pseudo expert!) oh and I subscribed and liked because your reviews rock!
@@FreshandFelicia Thank you, definitely going to check it out! I will definitely razz the ex about it! Lol Oh , and I got the headband you reviewed today. Love it!
Find our comprehensive @SHTF gear list at Amazon here: a.co/eSiDFRF (affiliate link)
Love that this is a quick and concise video that's well lit, edited and shows the steps. Thank you so much for the info
Thanks for your comment! The food is actually pretty good. Working on a second video next week with more taste-testing.
I ate MRE’s & T-rats for 18 years in the Army & it wasn’t too bad. I’m retired & a prepper now. I stored many different brands of freeze dried foods & some aren’t bad. I think Mountain House is the leader in that industry. I also bought a home freeze dryer to make my own recipes & do experiments with it. Tonight I opened a pack of my mozzarella sticks that I processed in March of 2019 without oxygen absorbers being added to it. They’re perfectly fine. I know they’re expensive but try to get a home freeze dryer. It’s cheaper in the long run and you know exactly how the food was prepared without worry. My White Castle’s will be worth more than gold when the SHTF. Stay vigilant and exercise your 2A rights. 🇺🇸
Mountain House is the big dog in the business. Hearing good things about freeze driers! Any brand recommendations? And as long as the bad guys exist, 2A is completely necessary.
Harvest Right is the only company I know that makes home freeze dryers. I got a medium size one in 2019 and it’s worked perfect ever since.
S already htf and you're fine
Sh*t has been going to hit the fan since early times. The Government shutdown of 3/4 of the US should have taught many of us we will survive. Nothing like getting people in a frenzy so they buy unnecessary things. It’s the going thing for most TH-cam channels to push an item that they get a percentage off of. I was referred to this video through Google and was hoping to find an actual source that doesn’t include an affiliate link. I tend to have more faith in a review that doesn’t include a profit from the company…. Jmo
We just learned they serve this stuff in some schools and a similar product on cruise ships!
Finally a video that just gives me exactly what I want the information and that’s it. Nice job.
We hate sales pitches too! Thanks for your comment. This food is pretty good!
We cooked the creamy chicken flavored rice the other night as a side dish to regular food. It was actually good. I bought the lunch and dinner, breakfast, and the variety buckets. Along with these buckets, I'm adding my own, it will be filled with seasonings, Parmesan cheese, syrup, and other supplies that I see fit. That way I can make sure if something is bland then we can make it taste better.
Great idea Scott! The food is surprisingly good. Our kids just bought their second pail!
You’ve got an amazing narrative talent
Thanks!
Used something like this last time I went camping. It tasted pretty good and was easy to cook but nothing amazing. I will say that this brand looks much nicer than what I ate. The food actually looks tasty! Looks perfect for meal prepping
We ate it for dinner all last week! It's actually really good!
Amazing quality! Thanks for uploading
Thanks for watching Vlad!
Thank you for your review. Your voice is relaxing. Would like to see more reviews thank you
Thank you for your kind words!
Got a radio voice
Quick and to the point. 👍
We finished the bucket and ordered a second. Our kids bought one too for budget meals!
Thanks for the review appreciate.
Thank you for your comment!
Grrat video that's straight to the point.. I always looked into their product line but never pulled the trigger on it because I didn't know if they were actually good or not. New subscriber now. Great video
Thanks Grant! Try them for yourself and let us know what you think.
So glad you tried some augason meals. I bought that same pail. Saving it and now I know the food is good.
We bought two - one to eat, one to store. And the food is all pretty good!
You can use the empty buckets for container gardening. Drill some small drain hole in the bottom. put in a 2" layer of gravel, and fill the remaining space with potting soil
I have never tried the Italian pasta but I have eaten the potato soup. I really like it! I actually cooked it multiple times. Thank you for the video
Erin the potato soup is sooooo good! I swear it's the same mix they use at [enter chain restaurant name here]. The pasta needs a little salt but was surprisingly good too. Honestly, we were shocked! Cooking dinner using nothing but what we have in the pail this week!
I was looking into these. Great review, also I hope you venture into voice overs. You have an amazing voice.
The food is surprisingly good! And thanks 🙏 much for your compliment. Fresh is the voice of Sirius XM!
thank you!
I love Augason Farm products.
They are surprisingly good!
Thank you
Thank YOU for watching!
Fine video. Thanks for the info
Thanks and you’re welcome.
While it says 92 servings - how many actual pouches were in the bucket?
That's actually a great question and now I don't remember. Product description says "11 Varieties Of Entrées And Soups (Including Dessert), 92 Servings, 21,170 Calories, And 557 Grams Of Protein"
Thanks for the vid
Thanks for watching!
How long do you think a bucket would last 1 person? Think you could get a week out of it realistically without starving yourself.
you can't reseal most of the ingredients so that is a challenge. But if you're careful and you have a vacuum sealer you might be OK
Cons I see is water and a way to heat it in a shtf situation so have to plan this
True, but humans have found water and made fire for tens of thousands of years. Stock up on flints or metal firestarters, waterproof matches, and water filters. We have a SHTF list on our Amazon affiliate store here: a.co/eSiDFRF
I was going to ask you if it was salty and a second later you mentioned that the noodle needs a bit of salt 😃
EVERYTHING needs a bit of salt!
Is it freeze died or dehydrated?
Auguson says they freeze dry. Freeze-dried foods retain about 97% of their nutrients, while dehydrated foods retain about 60-75%. Freeze-drying uses a low-temperature, vacuum process to remove water, while dehydrating uses heat, which can break down vitamins and minerals.
the real question is, does it have 30 days worth of food or u have to budget it out?
It's got 30 days worth of "caloric necessity," so truth is you'll need to do a little budgeting. No Golden Corral all you can eat buffet here, unless you buy multiples - which is what we did. We don't like to budget with growing kids!
@@FreshandFelicia im planning on buying 2 jugs a month until something pops off so i can have a go to when my canned food runs out, maybe every othr day. appreciate your feedback
@@YedaYah762 That's a perfect plan. Hoping we'll never need to use it, but better to be prepared. It'll store safely for quite a while.
How long will one bucket last?
depends how much y'all eat. problem is you can't reseal a lot of it
As long as there are people on the planet..youll never run out of food. Lol
@@lothean2099 ewwwww zombies!
That feel when you're in the bunker during the zombie vs alien apocalypse and forgot salt and pepper.
@@METALMAN4Wii 🤣
@@FreshandFelicia Yup I ordered the 30 day supply off Amazon after seeing two Karen's in Walmart fighting over the last pack of Scott's 1ply TP last week think humanity is doomed.
Your Instapot removable pot would would on your induction stove.
Did not know that!
@@FreshandFelicia most electric pressure cookers are induction heated.
Random question; what kind of mic are you using? I just watched your review of the earphone headbands and the mic quality sounded so amazing I had to Google you and ask! (Stalk much, Kat?) it could be that you just have that perfect radio voice but I suspect it’s a good mic too. (PS my exhusband works for Audio Technica so that qualifies me as a pseudo expert!)
oh and I subscribed and liked because your reviews rock!
Thanks so much Kat! Using an EV RE320 through a Focusrite 2i2. Check it out here! th-cam.com/video/PAXu776nkdk/w-d-xo.html
But don't tell the ex-hubby - he probably hates EV :)
@@FreshandFelicia Thank you, definitely going to check it out! I will definitely razz the ex about it! Lol
Oh , and I got the headband you reviewed today. Love it!
@@kathoyer1413 Git 'em tiger!
It’s cheaper to prep yourself and store in miler bags what you actually really enjoy eating
@@dom00000 lol... True
It is, but you'll need a vacuum sealer, glass or stainless steel containers, and a lot of time for best results. This is so much more convenient!
If you have a bit of dried parmesan cheese it will make a difference with the pasta and some or oregano.
Great idea!!!
The meals are not dehydrated, they are freeze dried. They will be just as good 30 years from now as tomorrow, provided you properly stored them.
True fact. Thanks for clarifying!
Pueden hacer arroz liofilizado de 5 libras ?
si
Would have been nice to see how you opened it
No you wouldn't. It was a train wreck. Scissors, pliers... the thing is sealed like Fort Knox!
Did Felicia like the potato soup? That's the litmus test here
She actually did! Fresh doesn't normally do potato soup but he finished it off!
So... Fiesta Pail renamed themselves? After the Tex treatment from the Black Pants Legion, I can see why.
Nonetheless, it’s decent tasting food in the event of a SHTF situation.
Wish they would do 1 package per serving, some people dont wanna cook 8 servings at a time
Not sure why this is. Completely agree - a lot of survivalists go solo.
Excellent, fast, down and dirty review.
Glad you liked it!
Auguson Farms: Because plan A didn't work out, and plan B requires money.
And guns.
You have a voice made for radio, my friend.
thanks! still on siriusxm 39
I am FINE with adding my own salt etc. Most things have way too much salt for my taste.
better stock up on salt too
like a survival situation ..?
It could be used for that, or if you’re a camper
So you cooked all of it at once... That's not how those buckets work... Each package has X servings..
That’s the rub. You can’t reseal the individual packages so you kinda have to cook it all or it’ll spoil. Y’all best be hungry
I bet you that you will eat 30yo food in shtf
prolly not a world i want to live in but i get it
oh no. i shoulda watched this before i bought mine. i thought they were in small packets
They are pretty big packets. We have a cheap vacuum sealer to keep the food we didn't use fresh.