So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

What A Kosher MRE Is

By Opal Lindsay


After the Vietnam war, the US military noticed that it was very hard to keep food rations simply because these supplies were hard to carry and became really low very fast. That is why the MRE or the meal ready to eat packages were created so that the rations could be easier to transport and soldiers would still get their food rations. Of course since there are a lot of Jewish individuals in the US army, a kosher MRE package had to be made too.

Meat is one of the staple foods that people in the military would need simply because they need the strength and energy that the nutrients of meat would provide. Packets like these would usually have chicken or beef meals which can be eaten on the spot. Some other manufacturers who are a little more innovative may serve lamb or even veal meat meals.

Aside from meat products there are also the ones that are specifically on a vegan or a vegetarian diet. Many vegetables dishes are packed inside these packets such as vegetable stews or mixed vegetables. For those who would want an extra flavor in their meals, there are also vegetarian pasta dishes with other additions such as cheese and tomato sauce.

Of course not only meals are provided but even some in between snacks just in case soldiers get hungry during the middle of the day. Nuts are among one of the most common things that manufacturers add in packages like this because these things are very helpful with the sharpness of the brain. The nuts that are served here would usually be almond nuts or even cashew nuts.

For the people who are fans of fruits and grain snacks, there are also dried fruits inside and crunchy cereals. Raisins and crackers are among some of the most common snacks in this category. The good thing about these kinds of snacks is that they are a good source of fiber for the body in order for it to be healthy.

Not only are meals and snacks served here but even some powdered drinks too. Most of these packed boxes would include coffee with creamers and also some powdered milk. For those who do not drink coffee, some packages also include some powdered chocolate milk or powdered cocoa so that people who do not take coffee can have an already.

Of course one may also be able to fill in his craving for sweet things because there are snacks inside too. Granola bars can be found inside these packages as these bars are used as alternatives to the bad food in markets. Of course if one would want, he may also find candies inside these packages.

Now although these things are the most common things to find in the usual kosher MRE package, companies sometimes create special packages. There are those who need special diet plans which means that they can only eat certain foods. So if one would want a custom made diet package, companies may be able to provide it.




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