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Hi just got back from the food Lion store where i live they have what call Easymac for the micro/wav over. it said it took only 3 min to heat up. i think it could be use on the trail to jus heat up the water in your pot. Have any of you guy seen this or have try it out.
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In English, please? :rolleyes:
gold bond
07-14-2009, 14:03
I have used it and it's not bad. You have to let it "soak" just a little longer to get the noodles soft but overall pretty good. I slice up spam in mine or add extra cheese...either way pretty good!! Try it at home so you can get it the way you want it.
gold bond
07-14-2009, 14:05
to clarify my earlier post....I freezer bag cook so I transfer it to a freezer bag at home before I leave and I just boil a cup of water and add to it....I don't cook it in a pot. It probably would work better if your cooking it in the pot but can be done either way!
hikingshoes
07-14-2009, 14:14
I did the same thing and it turn out pretty good.You may want to have to of them because there isnt alot in just one...Charles
to clarify my earlier post....I freezer bag cook so I transfer it to a freezer bag at home before I leave and I just boil a cup of water and add to it....I don't cook it in a pot. It probably would work better if your cooking it in the pot but can be done either way!
hikingshoes
07-14-2009, 14:26
I did the same thing and it turn out pretty good.You may want to add two of them because there isnt alot in just one...Charles
p.s. sorry for the repost
Jayboflavin04
07-15-2009, 13:29
I tried this and I over cooked the noodles a little. Next time I will near boil my h20 add the noodle and let set for a few. It wasnt bad....noodles were just a little mushy.
The Weasel
07-15-2009, 13:51
Just means packing the water content that's in the "easy" stuff. Convenience vs. weight. Your choice.
TW
mister krabs
07-15-2009, 14:29
Easy mac comes in packets too. What makes it "easy" is that the pasta is precooked and the powder has powdered milk and fat so it doesn't call for milk and butter. It's "just add hot water" but better when doctored up with stuff.
It's good to add variety when I get tired of ramen/potatos/stuffing.
NCYankee
07-15-2009, 15:54
For Mac & Cheese I like the Kraft Mac & Cheese with the powdered cheese. I take my pasta and put it in a freezer bag, then take some boiling water, normally about 2c, and pour it over the pasta. I let it sit for 10-12 minutes (15 minutes makes it mush) in a homemade koozie. I drain the water and then add in the powdered cheese. Then I mix and enjoy.
You can save some weight by starting with the pasta in the bag but I like the box to use as kindling in case we're planning a fire.
on my '07 hike i lived off easy mac. i highly recommend it with a pack of flavored tuna! man, i'm hungry just thinking about it.....
We buy it in bulk boxes at Sams. The kids cook it up for a snack. Yeah, dump the noodles into a plastic bowl, add the amount of water, set the timer. DING, add the cheeze packet and stir. They make two packets if they are extra hungry for a snack.
Chaplain
07-16-2009, 01:39
hmmmmmmmmmm . . . I'll have to try it out.
I always have the ez mac packets on my hikes but I take the pack of real bacon bits to add to it.
gold bond
07-16-2009, 12:09
Why am I all of a sudden craving mac and cheese......can't quite put my finger on it......hhmmmm!!!