Homeland hash
from U.S. News & World Report, March 10, 2003
Tuna is fine, but survival aficionados are stocking up on elaborate entries
like Natural High's honey-lime chicken. These dried vacuum-sealed selections
are apocalypse-ready: Just add boiling (or in a pinch, cold) water!
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THE BRAND
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THE DISH
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TASTE TEST
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MaryJanesFarm
Her organic, veggie grub is sold at (888) 750-6004 or maryjanesfarm.org.
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The Martha Stewart of quickie meals sells dehydrated (not freeze-dried)
exotic dishes, like peanut bulghar.
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Corn, beans, peppers, and jalapeños combined to rave reviews for
the Santa Fe Pasta (above, $6.40)
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Mountain House
Backpacker faves are available for emergencies: (877) 366-3877, mountainhouse.com.
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Freeze-dried food like chicken à la king lasts five years in pouches,
30 in cans.
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Beef stroganoff had a few fans. As for the spaghetti ($5.20), a tester
called the meat "grainy and chewy."
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Natural High
Gourmet and international delights from richmoor.com, (800) 423-3170.
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Ethnic twists (black beans and rice, tequila chicken) abound, but the
line also carries classics.
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Our tasters were impressed by several dishes, especially the kung pao
chicken garnished with peanuts ($6.75).
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Meals, Redy-To-Eat
Troops eat MREs, and so can you (longlifefood.com or call 800 601-2833).
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Drop pouch into a boiling pot to warm meals like meatloaf and beef teriyaki.
Body heat also works ... slowly.
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Trying the Jamaican pork chop ($2.50), a satisfied tester said she'd had
far worse in restaurants.
–Vicky Hallett
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