AUSTRALIAN 24 HOUR MRE FEATURING LAMB STEW & VEGEMITE

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2023
  • Join me as we open a 3 meal MRE from Australia. Items include Lamb Stew, Pumpkin Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Vegemite, Muesli, Coffee Protein Drink, & lots more!
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  • @user-zg1dq1hq3d
    @user-zg1dq1hq3d 5 месяцев назад +71

    As an Australian I will say Vegemite is an acquired taste out side the country. Best description is the taste is similar to a bullion cube,very salty. Vegemite can be spread as a topping, added to a soup or stew or added to hot water for a drink and jokesters will say it works well as an axle grease or applied to ones head to keep your hair in place in a strong wind. A good video on Australian mre's.

    • @DerDrecksack87
      @DerDrecksack87 4 месяца назад +5

      Vegemite is pretty cool, i had some from a friend and i loved using it in soups & stews to add some depth to the dish when outdoors, i also higly advise trying "Vegeta", its basically salt that has been mixed with fine chopped vegetables and the salt took all the flavor & moisture out of them, goes really well with bread & butter and of course in soups & stews, if you wanna switch it up and have the saltyness without the yeast than give it a go👍

    • @SoloGamingZA
      @SoloGamingZA 4 месяца назад +4

      Here in South Africa we get both Vegemite and Marmite a yeast extract, Grew up on Marmite but don't like it all that much same as Vegemite, I will only thinly spread it on bread and only time when I loved either was with grated cheese in a sandwich. When I cook then I use a lot of either for bit more flavor in stews soups or even Minced meat (ground beef for the yankees lol).

    • @antoneckhart4010
      @antoneckhart4010 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@DerDrecksack87does anyone know the story of the azzy drugs trafficker ..the book "the damage done" when a thai prison screw ate the prisoners food parcel in front of him as punishment and thought vegimite was chocolate 😅 he was really sick.

    • @goodshipkaraboudjan
      @goodshipkaraboudjan 4 месяца назад +2

      Each to their own, I wouldn't get a week out of that tube.

    • @richardrance6827
      @richardrance6827 4 месяца назад +7

      Had enough on his cracker for 4 slices of toast!!! Love watching people try for the first time coz they dig in like it’s dip 😛

  • @dunno6442
    @dunno6442 Месяц назад +51

    As an Australian all I have to say about vegemite is to spread it very very thin, don’t eat it like Nutella, butter and thin vegemite on toast goes alright, or on crackers with cheese.

    • @Teyz1989
      @Teyz1989 9 дней назад +3

      I'm Aussie and I can confirm it taste like shit either way

    • @Targe0
      @Targe0 6 дней назад +3

      @@Teyz1989 Agreed, less is more with that stuff. Too much and it just blows out the flavour it does have to just salt.

    • @jennyanning7224
      @jennyanning7224 5 дней назад +11

      I'm Australian and I love vegemite and I cringed at the amount of vegemite you put on that cracker 😂

    • @megancooper859
      @megancooper859 4 дня назад +1

      Try some cheese with a very small amount of Vegemite. Yum. It ALWAYS cracks me up to watch Americans trying Vegemite, the amount they load onto crackers and bread makes me cringe and I love Vegemite 😂😂😂

    • @LordZonaxe
      @LordZonaxe 3 дня назад +2

      Na ... cake it on

  • @debbiep268
    @debbiep268 4 месяца назад +36

    The cream crackers, cheese and the tiniest bit of vegemite is lovely. When i say tiny, I mean tiny. The sweet biscuits are Jammie dodgers. You get them in the uk too.

    • @AndyViant
      @AndyViant 8 дней назад +2

      No, they're not Jammie Dodgers. But I see the comparison.

  • @Jase_off_track
    @Jase_off_track Месяц назад +24

    As an Australian, the milk chocolate goes white and chalky when its a year or so old. Vegemite is a multi use product, because its so salty (fermented veg products) its great in a gravy, stew and on toast, spread lightly on the toast
    ... enjoy :)

    • @martinmckowen1588
      @martinmckowen1588 15 дней назад

      Also chocolate being dairy free so that it stores longer. And it is interesting drinking water with a mouthful of chocolate

    • @KarlaM-AngelThine
      @KarlaM-AngelThine 3 дня назад

      Definitely old chocolate. Shame it wasn't fresh Australian Cadbury milk chocolate, best in the world

  • @mellisas.6271
    @mellisas.6271 6 месяцев назад +34

    The can opener is a FRED - ‘field ration eating device’. I had many from camps with Cadets. So useful. Vegemite is only a fairly thin layer with butter, or can be added to the meals for a savoury punch. We used to add it to our field rations when heating them up. Muesli is usually only made with hot water in the winter, cold water or milk in the other seasons

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you for those tips and observations, Mellisa. TFW!

    • @SmithandWesson22A
      @SmithandWesson22A 6 месяцев назад +20

      The other version of FRED.......
      fkn ridiculous eating device😂

    • @youngie4792
      @youngie4792 5 месяцев назад +7

      also known as the fu*king ridiculous eating device FRED

    • @samanthablackmore3437
      @samanthablackmore3437 15 дней назад +2

      Ex Oz Army, we called it a fucking ridiculous eating device lol

    • @theamazingfreak
      @theamazingfreak 14 дней назад +1

      Haha I love it, thank you. Your version of FRED is a cadet version. In the adult version, it was F#cking Ridiculous Eating Device lmao. Best wishes Melissa, I wish you well. :)

  • @lachlansmith7398
    @lachlansmith7398 5 месяцев назад +16

    Great video. Our soldiers certainly are lucky to hvae such high quality rations. Just on the cream crackers being plain, they are usually used with either the cheese or spread with plum jam as they are very bland and the toppings add much needed flavour to them. :)

  • @DavidDavis-fishing
    @DavidDavis-fishing 6 месяцев назад +21

    Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night! Enjoy all your MRE videos!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +2

      Good evening, David. TFW!

  • @davidburton1351
    @davidburton1351 4 месяца назад +6

    for the dried biscuits, try vegemite and cheese with them. The jam or sweetened condensed milk can also go with the muesli to make it a little sweeter.
    Vegemite can also be used in the mains to change the flavour.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  4 месяца назад +2

      Great idea. I'll try and remember when I try my next Aussie MRE. TFW, David!

  • @tacofry4768
    @tacofry4768 14 дней назад +5

    Thanks for dicing into the Aussie MRE:) Loved the review! Although i will say im fairly sure all us Aussies whept a little bit when you tried the vegemite 😂 even seasoned eaters youre looking at maybe thumbnail or two per slice of bread. Goes great with cheese and PLENTY of butter. Awesome in soups and stews 👌🤌
    God bless

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  14 дней назад +3

      Next Aussie MRE review will be better informed. TFW

  • @grosey11
    @grosey11 9 дней назад +4

    Pardon me for being a little long winded explaining why. But I swear by these MREs. I’m a retired Police Sergeant. In 1997 I was in the New South Wales, Australia - also a member of the regional swat team equivalent. Bordering rural and wilderness (rain forest, eucalyptus forest) areas used for growing cannabis crops with occasional armed guards or just crazy off grid people like at Ruby Ridge or doomsday religious cults. I had a bushcraft/field craft dive bag with all our own copywrited pattern digital camo gear. (The local defence force objected to us wearing their pattern camos). Long story short I took the Australian MRE at the time and took the biscuits, tin of cheese and tube of jam and shoved it in a day pack with some gatorades and a camelpak. Never when in the bush without them. Also took a gortex jacket, compass, map, (gps was a bit patchy at times in heavy rain or canopy back then) first aid, knife, lighters, radio batteries. The amazing think although rated for 5 years I still have the unopened packet of biscuits, processed cheese tin and strawberry jam tube on my mantle piece today almost 30 years later, I think they would still be fine to eat too.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  5 дней назад

      I agree that they would be good to eat. Sounds like you had an interesting life as a Police Officer. TFW

  • @cameronjames7404
    @cameronjames7404 Месяц назад +7

    Hey mate great video, I've eaten my fair share of RAT Pack's (MRE's) and im stoked that you liked them. I would say that none of my mates including myself , ever drink the protien drink or even the sports drinks, and for the Vegemite the best way to eat them is with the cream crackers with the cheese and a little bit of the Vegemite. Being so hot down here, we just put the main meals on the roof of our PMV's (Bushmasters) and the sun will heat them up. Great video hope to see more Aussie content.

  • @gillianhutton9776
    @gillianhutton9776 6 месяцев назад +9

    Hello there Me Ancient, it’s great to see you doing another video, I’ve missed your stories.
    That protein drink definitely looked a bit dodgy! The cream crackers are supposed to be eaten with the cheese. They’ve been around in the UK for at least 100 years and that isn’t an exaggeration! When I was a girl in the 70s, the cream crackers and cheese would appear on the table after your Sunday lunch. Vegemite is yeast extract, Aussies have Vegemite and we Brits have Marmite. The best way to eat it is on hot toast with butter and you only need a very thin layer! It’s said that you will either love it or hate it! (the haters say that if wasps made honey, it would taste like marmite)
    Looking forward to next time😊

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +4

      I'm lookin forward to trying the Vegemite in a few other ways that folks have commented on this video. I hope I can remember all the ideas. TFW, as always, Gillian!

  • @Kardofelix
    @Kardofelix 6 месяцев назад +10

    Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you and your family’s videos more than you know! Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours 🦃

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      I am happy we can provide content others are enjoying. TFW and I trust you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @adamo.1319
    @adamo.1319 6 месяцев назад +5

    What a spread!!!
    Thanks to both of you!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Our pleasure, Adam. TFW!

  • @choppermike3329
    @choppermike3329 6 месяцев назад +9

    Wow, that meal had everything. Excellent review. Made me hungry! Thanks for another great review.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      It was a fun one, for sure, Mike. TFW

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda 6 месяцев назад +13

    Thats a pretty good mre ! I was impressed 👌 great video!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +4

      Eltenda, it was a very good MRE! TFW, as usual!

  • @bernardtaylor7768
    @bernardtaylor7768 5 месяцев назад +11

    The beef jerky is ment to sit in your mouth for a while and it will soften it also helps to conserve water by keeping your mouth moist.

  • @Droodog127
    @Droodog127 6 месяцев назад +8

    love the CR1M rations . love the ketchup they use , nice smokey flavor ... vegemite got to use sparingly on buttered toast and it tastes great

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +3

      I couldn't figure out what to use the ketchup on so I still have it. TFW

    • @davidalderman9547
      @davidalderman9547 5 месяцев назад +1

      Vegemite like but like said use sparingly quite strong marmite is the English version both are good

  • @chronicillz1879
    @chronicillz1879 5 месяцев назад

    Happy New Year to you from Brooklyn, enjoying your videos...

  • @Adam-ve5gg
    @Adam-ve5gg 4 месяца назад

    Your channel has to be my favorite after school lunch channel, I love the stories and just seeing MRE's from around the world, soon I'm done with school and I will join the Crotian Army, then I'll try to get my hands on some of our MRE's and send them your way. Thank you for your serivce and videos!

  • @kylestraveljournal
    @kylestraveljournal 6 месяцев назад +5

    51 minute video?! Talk about us being spoiled this time! What a haul that MRE was! Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +2

      Kyle, you never know what the old man might come up with......TFW!

  • @ThingsThatIDo
    @ThingsThatIDo 6 месяцев назад +3

    I feel like I'm getting spoiled this weekend. Steve 1989 uploads and then me ancient. Have a blessed Thanksgiving my friend

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      My pleasure and I hope you enjoy. TFW

  • @benwilliamson2904
    @benwilliamson2904 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love MRE vids, just stumbled across your video. Subscribed when I saw the blessing before the meal!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Welcome aboard! I hope you get to go back and enjoy some of my other videos. We have quite a list. TFW, Ben!

  • @melonyrichards937
    @melonyrichards937 6 месяцев назад

    What a awesome video. I have to say I always watch RUclips late at night. And I was kind of skeptical about watching a almost hour-long video before bed but the time passes by so quickly while watching your videos I did not even notice the time and enjoyed it very very much. You make the videos so interesting and always give me a Giggle . Thank you so very much. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Melody, you are very kind to say those things. TFW!

    • @melonyrichards937
      @melonyrichards937 6 месяцев назад

      @@MeAncient Melony... LOL and you are very welcome

  • @CragScrambler
    @CragScrambler 5 месяцев назад +7

    I was proper belly laughing when you tried the vegemite, less is more when it comes to that stuff or marmite or bovril..usually have it in an very thin layer on bread and butter.
    On add a little to an plain cheese sandwich.
    Also those cookies 'jammy dodgers' are best dunked in tea 😊

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  5 месяцев назад

      I'll have to remember the tips on the next Aussie review. TFW!

  • @jacquegarcia2226
    @jacquegarcia2226 5 месяцев назад +5

    Its wonderful seeing someone giving thanks for there food

  • @terribethreed8464
    @terribethreed8464 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just turned 70 in September & I remember Gumby & Pokey lol.
    Thank you for the memories.
    I was thinking about them not too long but I couldn't remember the name of the show.

  • @shannonrinehart4635
    @shannonrinehart4635 6 месяцев назад

    Great Video Lynn! I had my cup of coffee here with me and went thru the whole meal with you!! You had my mouth watering at a few points I will admit!! Thank you for the video! Take care and God Bless from the NC coast. vr, Shannon

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +2

      God bless, Shannon. NC coast, eh! Anywhere near Le Jeune? I was stationed there 3 years. TFW!

    • @shannonrinehart4635
      @shannonrinehart4635 6 месяцев назад

      @MeAncient yes Sir, I'm from Wilmington. So just up the street! S

  • @fkdova2058
    @fkdova2058 10 дней назад +4

    You were so close to the ultimate discovery, they were on the same tray even. Mashed potatoes with a little bit of vegimite mixed through it is great. Also vegimite in hot water makes a nice savory drink that goes well with bread.
    Thanks for the content.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  9 дней назад +2

      Thanks for the info! I have one mere Aussie MRE to review. I'll keep it in mind. TFW

    • @sundance9042
      @sundance9042 6 дней назад

      Or a little bit of Vegemite into the gravy of the stew.
      My mother would add Vegemite to the gravy of our weekly lamb roast 🙂

  • @clifford3467
    @clifford3467 6 месяцев назад +3

    Nice to see another video

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Clifford, TFW!

    • @clifford3467
      @clifford3467 6 месяцев назад

      @@MeAncient Thank you for the amazing videos

  • @shroooooomy
    @shroooooomy 6 месяцев назад

    great video!! ❤love when they’re long!!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Glad you like them! Trying out a new concept with this one....TFW!

  • @mrshade5701
    @mrshade5701 13 дней назад +2

    I love you’re praying while you’re eating👍🏼 very awesome and respectful to say the least 😇.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  13 дней назад +1

      Always! TFW!

    • @AndyViant
      @AndyViant 8 дней назад +1

      You need to pray before eating MRE's as it could be your last meal

  • @evey70
    @evey70 5 месяцев назад +6

    I was nooooooooo not that much Vegemite lol that tube would last me 3 months or more. It’s certainly an acquired taste :) your video was very informative and a joy to watch :) I am also an Australian so Vegemite is a staple here :) we even put it in stews and Soups but only about a teaspoon full :)

  • @mrbigw100
    @mrbigw100 5 месяцев назад +11

    It’s not a true Aussie ready to eat meal with out the Bega cheese tin

    • @martinmckowen1588
      @martinmckowen1588 15 дней назад +1

      And they are the life of the party when thrown into a fire.

  • @chrisknouse1075
    @chrisknouse1075 5 дней назад

    Love your channel great stuff!!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 дня назад

      Thanks for that, Chris. TFW and welcome aboard.

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 6 месяцев назад

    Been waiting for the next video, love these things

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      TFW! I enjoy making them for y'all.

  • @zaakiysiddiqui8951
    @zaakiysiddiqui8951 4 месяца назад +24

    You used too much vegemite! It's spread VERY thinly and sparingly, a tiny bit goes a long way. Try it with butter on bread, it will blow your mind.

    • @jimbokilo
      @jimbokilo 23 часа назад

      Americans using Vegemite is the biggest cringe.

  • @angelotoledo3985
    @angelotoledo3985 6 месяцев назад +71

    Everyone repent of your sins and turn to Jesus.for by grace are ye saved through faith that not that of yourselves it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +17

      Amen! TFW

    • @stephanieroberts4474
      @stephanieroberts4474 6 месяцев назад +7

      Amen.

    • @dillonsnyder1172
      @dillonsnyder1172 6 месяцев назад +10

      Love this. Jesus is King

    • @JimzieUSAball
      @JimzieUSAball 6 месяцев назад +5

      Amen I love Jesus 🙏

    • @irenemeno3585
      @irenemeno3585 5 месяцев назад +6

      Amen ❤ So uplifting seeing more and more people sharing the truth about the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know we are near the end. The saints are weary but the battle is hot. We encourage one another with these words.

  • @finalrogue2108
    @finalrogue2108 2 месяца назад

    I just found out about your videos and these are amazing! I love mres and I’ve tried a few myself, the Russian one was especially unique lol Keep up the amazing content and God bless!

  • @jasonreid1776
    @jasonreid1776 6 месяцев назад

    Hey good to hear your voice. Have a happy thanksgiving. Enjoyed the video

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Happy Thanksgiving, Jason. TFW, as always.

  • @lesteralvarez903
    @lesteralvarez903 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was a cool MRE. I really enjoyed this video . I hope you can come up on another one of these Australia MRE. Thanks

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      More to come! Glad you enjoyed it, Lester. TFW!

  • @dariusdeboer5498
    @dariusdeboer5498 6 месяцев назад

    yummie. I love your preyer before your meal.
    And thank you for your service. 🙏

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      You are welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it. TFW

  • @susanford1598
    @susanford1598 2 дня назад

    I loved this so much that I just had to subscribe ❤

  • @carriemalizia6590
    @carriemalizia6590 4 месяца назад +2

    I would have added some of that cheese to the mashed potatoes. I also would have drizzled some of the sweetened condensed milk to the citrus cake as a like icing glaze. What a lot of goodies in their MRE.

  • @antithesisjones765
    @antithesisjones765 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent! A Me Ancient video to round out a perfect Sunday evening.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      You are very kind. TFW

  • @WaitWhat99
    @WaitWhat99 9 дней назад +1

    Aussie here 👋 Watching with my wife. Saw you scoop the vegemite and we both started howling 😆 we knew what was coming! 😳🤣 Cream cracker, lots of the cheese (or butter if you have it) and a TINY bit of Vegemite is the only way to do it mate 👍 would love to see you try it again the way we eat it. Great review! We get these in the RFS when we fight fires for weeks on end too. Have about 10 saved up in my pantry for when SHTF.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  9 дней назад +1

      Good to have on hand for when the SHTF, cause it will, sooner or later. Copy that on the Vegemite, mate. Next Aussie MRE review will keep that tip in mind. TFW!

  • @Kris-qn4bn
    @Kris-qn4bn 28 дней назад

    Amazing and interesting video! I love those 24 hours from other countries, really shows the difference in taste from culture to culture!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  25 дней назад +1

      Totally agree! Wait till you see the one coming up. Should have it cut and edited sometime in mid May, 2024. TFW, Kris!

  • @roostermbakb6727
    @roostermbakb6727 6 месяцев назад +1

    Man that stew at the end had my mouth watering. Always wandered about vegemite but will say if MeAncient says it’s to salty it must be horrible cause your little bit of salt has always been gracious. 😂. Love the channel man and hope y’all have an amazing Christmas.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      I do like salt. I actually have 'salty days.' I think it's part of my 'change of life' thing.......TFW and Merry Christmas if we don't get to 'talk' until then, Rooster.

    • @peterhoulis1184
      @peterhoulis1184 5 месяцев назад

      He put too much like the majority of people who arent Aussies always do , less is more , got it !

    • @Assdafflabaff
      @Assdafflabaff 4 месяца назад

      Vegemite is actually good but you really need to be careful with it. Only use a little bit. If you think you need more, you have enough. If you get it right it's pretty nice. Especially if you pair it with butter.

    • @davidalderman9547
      @davidalderman9547 3 месяца назад

      Vegemite is vary salty you need to put it on toast with butter put a vary thin spread of it on on then it’s good taking a big scoop like you did was a bit to much. 🍻

  • @simoned5130
    @simoned5130 2 дня назад +1

    Tip - For the muesli (or anything else) you can add a little sweetened condensed milk and get the same effect of adding creamer and sugar

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 дня назад

      I like it! Wait until the second Aussie MRE review. I'll do it proper on that one. TFW!

  • @Aren-ai
    @Aren-ai 2 дня назад

    Wow, what an amazing review; I love that you tried everything before and after seasoning and experimenting! As many have said, vegemite is an all-round condiment; not only great on toast or crackers with cheese, but also for adding umami depth to any rich or meaty meals, soups, etc. A little goes a very long way!
    As for the hard style of jerky, instead of chewing and swallowing immediately, it's best eaten slowly as it rehydrates in your mouth; it's a good long-lasting snack on a hike because it releases so much flavour as you chew. 😁

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  День назад

      Wait until the second Aussie MRE review. I'll do it proper on that one. TFW! And I like your take on the beef jerky.

  • @ricktimmons5438
    @ricktimmons5438 3 месяца назад

    that meal looked great!

  • @Batman11839
    @Batman11839 6 месяцев назад

    Great to see you back keep up the vids 😀😀

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, will do! It's been too long, for sure. TFW

  • @Jaden1673
    @Jaden1673 6 месяцев назад

    I love your videos. Not only are they entertaining but you also led your meals with prayer. Not often in these times do many people show their belief in God and show him thanks for what they have. Thank you for that and your service to our country.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Jaden, my pleasure and thank you for those kind words. TFW!

  • @vexxa7562
    @vexxa7562 5 месяцев назад

    Good fun watching your reaction, cheers ;)

  • @MorganAppleby
    @MorganAppleby 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic ration setup

  • @goodshipkaraboudjan
    @goodshipkaraboudjan 4 месяца назад

    Subscribed, super cool videos. I'll admit though I was chuckling as you dipped the cracker into the vegemite. I just thought "poor bloke doesn't know what's coming!".

    • @gryphon0468
      @gryphon0468 2 дня назад

      Especially when he said “just a little bit” and grabbed the biggest scoop I’ve ever seen hahaha.

  • @Emeraldwitch30
    @Emeraldwitch30 3 месяца назад +1

    Sometimes while hiking i would chop my jerky up and soak it in soup. Or to make soup. Sounds silly but at the end of a long day and especially if its chilly that hot "jerky" broth is welcome.
    Adding a bit of vegemite to the broth just makes it taste even better. Another good broth maker thats light to bring hiking is the jerky and a couple squares of kombu seaweed. It adds minerals and nice flavor to a cup of broth while taking up a very tiny amount in your pack.
    But i love vegemite. Its one of those things. Either you do or you don't. Good for vitamins and adding salty umami flavors.
    I add to grill cheese or mixed one heaping tablespoon to a stick of butter(ratio 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup butter )and use it to baste on roasted veg and chicken it is phenomenal.
    In the US i found it at world market or cheaper on amazon.

  • @RCTanksTrucks247
    @RCTanksTrucks247 6 месяцев назад

    Much love mate. watching from Sydney, Australia

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Back atcha...TFW!

  • @MyHollister12345
    @MyHollister12345 5 месяцев назад +2

    Vegemite is a breakfast thingy on the white bread. Not an aussie either but i love it with some butter on toast

    • @nedkelly9688
      @nedkelly9688 9 дней назад

      Is not is used in every meal time if want. melted cheese tomato and vegemite toasted sangas, sandwiches, used in soups and stews. used on crackers and biscuits. as snacks...

  • @KennethR-xo4kn
    @KennethR-xo4kn 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good Evening. Great video clip once again from Massachusetts

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Kenneth, I'm happy you have tuned in from Mass. TFW!

  • @texoschannel4907
    @texoschannel4907 4 дня назад +1

    Lol I was waiting for the vegemite reaction, that’s exactly what I expected :)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 дня назад +1

      Wait until the second Aussie MRE review. I'll do it proper on that one. TFW!

    • @texoschannel4907
      @texoschannel4907 2 дня назад

      @@MeAncient remember - less is more :)

  • @louiseharris1171
    @louiseharris1171 9 дней назад

    Hello from down under. Loved your video. Had to smile when you tried the Vegemite. My toes curled when you put a lot of it neat into your mouth!! The way we eat it is to toast some bread, put plenty of butter on it and then spread a small amount of Vegemite. And when you said the protein drink had that weird coffee taste. That’s because you stirred your coffee and then used the coffee spoon to stir your protein drink! 🤣

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  9 дней назад +1

      Louise, my next Aussie MRE review will be a better informed review. I have one more to try. TFW and welcome aboard!

  • @s4times
    @s4times 6 месяцев назад

    SWEET! Thank you, Me Ancient! We’ve missed you!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      My pleasure! You are too kind. TFW

  • @alistairlewis2461
    @alistairlewis2461 7 дней назад

    Haha. Vegemite. I just knew you were going to take a large scoop when you emptied it out. So funny. The thinnest smear over bread with butter or on the dry crackers with the cheese spread is heaven. It’s about balance. But your reactions were priceless.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  5 дней назад

      I'll do better on my next Aussie MRE review. I've had lots of help from Aussie viewers on how to properly use Vegemite next time. TFW

  • @trooperburger123
    @trooperburger123 5 месяцев назад

    Speaking from experience
    1. I have never come across someone adding creamer to the muesli, usually it's mixed with the protein powder. That is a unique take on them muesli.
    2. You usually mix the soup and the mashed potato together. That produces a really nice filling and flavourful meal
    3. Steak bars are GOLD.
    4. Jam biscuits are often known as "fuck off" biscuits depending on the shape of the centre. If it's a heart you share it, if it is a circle you don't.
    5. The cheese clogs you up.
    Loved the video, keep up the content

  • @michaelmcelwain2053
    @michaelmcelwain2053 6 месяцев назад

    Great video again. Men down under sang the song your referring to. He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      You know it, Michael. TFW!

  • @melissaeaton4850
    @melissaeaton4850 5 месяцев назад

    Vegemite we smear it with butter on crackers or toast or even sandwich depending how Aussie we are depends on how much u have most often it’s just a smear, lamb stew is often served with potato’s as a winter warmer and cheese spread we have on toast or crackers aswell we buy it in jars rather then cans though

  • @remjax1
    @remjax1 6 месяцев назад

    Love the video!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      It was a blast to make. TFW

  • @davidjrule66
    @davidjrule66 15 дней назад

    As an Australian(Ex 3RAR and had a lot CRP). Love Lamb and Vegemite. Cool show.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  15 дней назад +1

      Next Aussie MRE review, I'll implement some tips y'all have given me in the comments. TFW, David.

  • @672megan
    @672megan 3 дня назад

    In my family we make babyfood by mixing Vegemite with soft cooked veggies! Pumpkin and Lamb are very traditional and widely eaten here in Australia. Great video, Thanks.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 дня назад +1

      That's the way to get the kids used to Vegemite, for sure. TFW, Megan.

  • @jessebuckley6867
    @jessebuckley6867 6 месяцев назад

    Colorado Here! Stationed in Fort Carson United States Army Infantry. I was in the Army surplus shop last week selling some of my belongings and I came across this huge shelf of MRE’s from all different countries. The first thing I thought was “Wow! I bet MeAncient would love to review this stuff!
    I am a huge subscriber of your son and a follower of you as well! Keep up the good work!”

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Oh man! I'd so love to get my hands on those rations. What is the name of the store, Jesse? TFW!

  • @Robert_Sparkman_06
    @Robert_Sparkman_06 6 месяцев назад

    Good video, gentlemen. Thank you.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for those kind words, Robert. Your welcome and TFW!

  • @000Battlefield000
    @000Battlefield000 6 месяцев назад

    Dzień dobry !
    Miło widzieć kolejny dobry i smaczny odnicek 👍🏼
    Regards from Poland🤙

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning to you as well and TFW from Poland!

  • @deucey89
    @deucey89 6 месяцев назад

    Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 great video!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Ashley, welcome aboard. More Aussie MRE videos in the next month or two. Stay tuned and TFW!

  • @Mrwoodywoodpecker22
    @Mrwoodywoodpecker22 6 месяцев назад

    yay new video i’ve been waiting forever 😊

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Joey, I know....it's been too long. Hopefully a little more consistent over the next few weeks. TFW!

  • @garlicbreadlikesqfes
    @garlicbreadlikesqfes 5 дней назад

    I'm a member of the ADF Cadets (a youth organisation sponsored by the ADF), having used the matches before they're absolutely useless - the pink ones are storm proof, in theory, but still didnt work all too well after i got them damp in the rain.
    That said, they're still useful for the ones who forget their lighter. Mashed potatoes are a love-hate relationship for most of us, so they usually get donated to the unit potato-lover.
    Also, with the muesili, I find it best to cut open the corner, pour in some water and squash and stretch the packet so it mixes in equally, from there you can suck it straight from the packet or eat with a spoon.
    The sweetened condensed milk gets used mainly for trading or just for a sugar hit rather than its intended use (for coffee/tea)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  5 дней назад

      I like your idea for the muesli. The trouble for me is that the viewers like to see what I'm eating so I have to put it out there for all to see. TFW!

  • @nic_evans
    @nic_evans 4 дня назад

    Oh the nostalgia! My dad was in the Army Reserve in the 80s to 2000s. Whenever he went away on a Camp he would bring home all his leftover rations for my brother and I. We would put the plum jam and sweetened condensed milk on the cream crackers. The only updates is the meals are in bags unstead of cans. The chewing gum used to be PK juicy fruit but everything else was pretty much the same.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 дня назад

      Everything 'old army' was cool when I was growing up. Of course, back then it was all WW2 and Korean War stuff, but we loved having it all the same. We didn't get any food though.....just paraphernalia. TFW

  • @0rtmasta
    @0rtmasta Месяц назад

    I love Vegemite! Best stuff ever

  • @vladm5992
    @vladm5992 6 месяцев назад

    Good to see ya back Lynn

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Vlad, it's good to be back, my friend. I trust you are well. TFW, as always.

  • @stevewatha
    @stevewatha 5 месяцев назад +1

    Here's a tip. Instead of creamer & sugar, add some sweetened condensed milk to the muesli. Works a treat.
    Also, the cheese and vegamite on the bread. Yuuum.

  • @srijankumarpant1172
    @srijankumarpant1172 6 месяцев назад

    Another awesome mre, thanks Me Ancient 🙂

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      You are very kind and you are welcome, Srijan. TFW

  • @GabrielLongslong
    @GabrielLongslong 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing video sir thank you for your service 🇺🇲

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Gabriel, thank you for those kind words, you are welcome, and TFW!

  • @vexxa7562
    @vexxa7562 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for doing an Aussie one

  • @fredericdeshautsdefrance3261
    @fredericdeshautsdefrance3261 6 месяцев назад

    Un coucou de France ,merci pour la vidéo.😊

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome, hello to you in France, and
      T hanks
      F or
      W atching!

  • @decarlosperry5111
    @decarlosperry5111 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome review I have to catch up on the reviews I’ve missed

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Common! Catch up! :-)

    • @decarlosperry5111
      @decarlosperry5111 6 месяцев назад

      @@MeAncient I surely will I truly enjoy your reviews and the stories you tell every time it makes me ask my uncle about his days in the Army around the same time as you were in

  • @Blodreina_100
    @Blodreina_100 6 дней назад

    Yes, Vegemite and mashed potatoes are a gem

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  5 дней назад

      Sounds delicious. TFW

  • @leeannjohnson1808
    @leeannjohnson1808 8 дней назад

    Thank you for your service, Marine!
    My dad was stationed on the USS El Paso as a Naval Reservist. He served onboard the USS Ft. Mandan during the Korean War.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  8 дней назад

      That's some crazy coincidence there, for sure. Welcome aboard and TFW! I have another Aussie MRE to review.....hopefully this summer. TFW

  • @scottmcgowan4813
    @scottmcgowan4813 5 месяцев назад

    Vegemite was originally a byproduct made from Brewer's Yeast. You can taste hoppy flavor in the aftertaste. All you need is slight smear on the bread or crackers along with the cheese or mashed potato.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  5 месяцев назад

      I'm excited to give it another go on the next Aussie MRE video. Stay tuned next year sometime. TFW, Scott!

  • @thomasbennett2155
    @thomasbennett2155 6 месяцев назад

    Really enjoyed the video, keep them coming. The vegemite is kind of out place here, not even sure what it would compliment in that MRE..lol
    God Bless you and thank you for your service!!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thomas, I have learned a few tips for the next Aussie MRE review.....stay tuned. TFW

    • @shelleydaly1726
      @shelleydaly1726 5 месяцев назад

      It goes on the crackers, you could even add the cheese spread as well to make a cheese n Vegemite sandwich

  • @hasanakib7112
    @hasanakib7112 6 месяцев назад

    Nothing like sitting down with food and watching grandpa me ancient trying out mre(s). 👌🏻

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you enjoyed the trip with me. TFW!

  • @3334001
    @3334001 6 месяцев назад

    Best wishes to you and your family love from Australia

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for those sentiments and TFW!

  • @williamkennison8920
    @williamkennison8920 5 месяцев назад

    Just FYI vegetated can be used several ways. Straight from the container use just a very small amount and spread just as thin of a layer on a cracker to eat it that way. Personally I put about a tablespoon of it into a 3qt pot of venison stew or just about any meat that you might throw a bullion cube into to give it an umami flavor.

  • @CD-cc7tc
    @CD-cc7tc 4 месяца назад

    Looks like our Australian mates got the better end of the MRE deal to me.....great video. Thanks for always saying Grace.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  4 месяца назад

      That lamb stew was good stuff, for sure. In fact, the whole thing was dang good. TFW!

  • @lancejackson3524
    @lancejackson3524 Месяц назад

    I personally like to have vegemite fairly thick but that's not how it's usually applied. Some things have not changed in decades! Love this review.

  • @hex1c
    @hex1c 6 месяцев назад

    Its a good day when Mr Ancient uploads MRE content!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for those kind words and TFW!

  • @DoggyDogma
    @DoggyDogma 8 дней назад

    Good to see the ration chocolate is exactly the same as I remember as a kid when my Dad would bring his Ration Kits home. White and Chalky but somehow delicious.

  • @mindysuarez1699
    @mindysuarez1699 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love vegemite and marmite on buttered toast a little goes along way. 😂 a smear is all that you need. ❤ it's also great with beans on toast 👌

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      I'm going to have to incorporate it in a few ways on the next Aussie video. Thank you for the ideas and TFW, Mindy!

  • @Bbuilt124
    @Bbuilt124 6 месяцев назад +1

    the jack links is usually still imported and used from the us, prolly why it was so stiff cause its been in transit and spent some time on a shelf before being packaged, ate the same ones on break today super tender and oily but good as usual.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад

      So Zach, what you're telling me is that you have had Jack Links in Australia? That is interesting. TFW!

  • @jeannine1739
    @jeannine1739 6 месяцев назад +1

    Vegemite is pretty strong when you eat it plain on buttered toast, so a little goes a long way. But it's a wonderful umami ingredient to add a dab to soup, sauces, even meatloaf.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  6 месяцев назад +1

      That's what I understand....next time I'll try to incorporate some of y'all's ideas. TFW!

  • @goodshipkaraboudjan
    @goodshipkaraboudjan 4 месяца назад

    Tobasco, cheese and vegemite go well in a sandwiches, especially grilled with pepperoni - cures any hangover.