In a message dated 98-07-31 14:27:16 EDT, ianc@UVIC.CA writes:

<< In the 1980's I used to buy entrees in foil pouches at the supermarket.
 You dropped the sealed pouch into boiling water, let it sit for five
 minutes, and then removed it and cut it open.  Presto.  A really good hot
 dinner.  As I recall, there was beef stroganoff, two or three pasta dishes,
 sweet and sour pork, egg foo yong, cabbage rolls, and a couple of others.
 Now I can't find them anywhere.  Any suggestions? >>

Meals-Ready-to-Eat.... MREs   The latest developement in military mobile
munchies.  For about 6 bucks apiece at your local military surplus (or less if
you have access to military commisaries) you can buy 3000 calories of Uncle
Sam's specially selected nutrition complete with entree, side dish, snack,
desert, and condiments.  Some even come with a chemical cooking bag you just
add water to heat the food.  Some are really good.... some are scarey.  Eat
one and your good for the whole day.

Scott De Santi
86 Vanagon (Faith)