Amazon looking to distribute no refrigeration entrees

[WalkaboutTed]

Fancy meals with no refrigeration:

http://fortune.com/2017/08/11/amazon-whole-foods-home-meals/

 

[ValerieP]

Interesting, but it looks like it needs a microwave- I wonder if boiling the packages would have to be same effect? I know Uncle Bens has several warm up rice dishes that are good. The rice and beans in particular- add a tortilla, cheese, warm up the rice and beans and dinner!

 

[OutdoorFT]

Mountain house has fancy meals with no refrigeration. Chicken breasts with potatoes is a good one but more expensive of the line.

 

[SoulRaven]

Mountain house has fancy meals with no refrigeration. Chicken breasts with potatoes is a good one but more expensive of the line.

Do you like their meals?  I know I tried one years ago but didn't like it much. 
Now I'll eat tuna out of the can,  I'm not so picky.  Just wondering what your thoughts are.


Pat

 

[Weight]

MRE's. I did not like them as much as the old C rations, nickname for MCI. They were canned. They were heavier, but better flavor.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Fancy meals with no refrigeration:

I tried a lot of 'no refrigeration' meals in my years of backpacking.  Two things I found:
 - They were either full of sodium and starch or they were restaurant meal expensive.
 - Lots of packaging waste.

Mountain house has fancy meals with no refrigeration. Chicken breasts with potatoes is a good one but more expensive of the line.

Freeze dried, packaged meals are expensive (Mountain House is about the cost of a McDonald's meal); with Mountain House being full of sodium and starch and the more expensive ones in the $9 - $15 range.  #10 cans are cheaper but need refrigeration after opening (they start to attract bacteria as soon as air is introduced).

One get real tired of freeze dried after a while; I only eat it when necessary.  Ask an avid backpacker or mountaineer about 'freeze dried farts'.

 -- Spiff

 

[highdesertranger]

it's true freeze dried complete meals are expensive and Mountain House leads the way. however the side dishes aren't that bad price wise, I use them. I mostly use the veggies. freeze dried string beans, peas, carrots, green chilies, eggs, and butter. it's lighter than cans has no sodium and you only use what you need. so even though you might look at the price and say wow if you break it down into servings it's not bad I buy the number 10 cans and reseal in mason jars after I open. also stuff like beans, rice, freeze dried potato's and noodles, can be bought very cheaply at a regular store. highdesertranger

 

[Txjaybird]

it's true freeze dried complete meals are expensive and Mountain House leads the way.  however the side dishes aren't that bad price wise,  I use them.  I mostly use the veggies.  freeze dried string beans,  peas,  carrots,  green chilies,  eggs, and butter.  it's lighter than cans has no sodium and you only use what you need.  so even though you might look at the price and say wow if you break it down into servings it's not bad I buy the number 10 cans and reseal in mason jars after I open.  also stuff like beans,  rice,  freeze dried potato's and noodles,  can be bought very cheaply at a regular store.  highdesertranger

Hello HDR 
When you "reseal in mason jars" do you just put  whatever it is in the jar and then seal with a lid and ring?  Do you add a oxygen absorber packet?  I read somewhere of Dry Canning various dried foods like beans, rice, & cereals in canning jars at low temps in a stove oven.  Now I can't find it again.  Do you know anything about this process?

I'm dealing with some health issues and have had my physical activities restricted for 2mo now.  I cleaned out my frig today really good for the 1st time in 2 wks.  I was amazed and sickened at the amount of food and condiments I needed to throw out.  I realized that I'm not saving money on BOGO items if I end up throwing 1/2 of them away.

Today 11/22 starts Thrive Foods "Black Friday' sale.  I've seen them used on "Tiny House Prepper" on You Tube.  I've googled  'til I'm  crosseyed and can't find  any site that shows a chart for conversion of freeze dried or just dried meats/vegs/fruits/other items to lbs or cups.  Like 1 cup of whatever =  ??? when rehydrated.

Have a good Turkey Day

Jewellann & Queenie

 

[Txjaybird]

Whoops!  I double posted :s
Hello HDR 


Have a good Turkey Day

Jewellann & Queenie

 

[highdesertranger]

hi, Jewellann & Queenie. yes I use the oxygen absorber when I repack in the mason jars. I also vacuum seal them with one of these,

http://www.foodsaver.com/accessorie...wid=77309462662206x1236950638779435x279226327

works good. I have only used this for freeze dried, dehydrated, and dried foods. I have never tried it with any food with liquid in it to make it shelf stable. I have used it to freeze and refrigerate left overs when I cook a big batch of something. I am sure I don't have to mention when you freeze in glass only fill the mason jar 3/4 full. thanks for the tip about the Thrive sale. highdesertranger

 

[tav-2020]

some of these meals in a jar recipes might work for those into "make your own" (can be stored in ziploc bags for easier storage). Healthier than some of the mass produced, I would imagine.
http://rockitlikeamom.com/493-meals-in-a-jar/

 

[John61CT]

FYI for some

BOGO = Buy One, Get One free