Roman from Kiev, Ukraine sent me a 24 hour French MRE. Boar Pate' and what I call French Jambalaya. Other good stuff...join me!
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@kaylaversteeg7179 Жыл бұрын
Wow! These French MRE’s are amazing! They put these meals together very carefully. I love it! Great job Me Ancient!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mattkinder3019 Жыл бұрын
Your MRE videos are the best! You’re stories and experiences are what keep me coming back, what a great channel!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Matt, I am happy to have you aboard. TFW!
@chrisshepherd6878
Жыл бұрын
Just to long between
@E-jc9iy
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient My granddad was in the navy world war 2 okay and thank you very been there for Us okay and I am just letting you know about that okay
@billmagowan149211 ай бұрын
French MREs are about the best for quality flavour and variety! Btw the clam/oysters you mentioned were mussels (moules in French)
@MeAncient
11 ай бұрын
Good to know! TFW, Bill
@RV_Chef_Life Жыл бұрын
I’ve eaten a lot of MRE’s and hands down the French 24hr is the best aI ever had. I still carry the small stove with heat tabs it came with in one of my BOBs Our main dish was Salade de pates Au salad.
@lancerevell5979
Жыл бұрын
I used MRE entrees, GI stove w/ fuel tabs and canteen cup on multistate moyorcycle trips. Often I had my meal heated and eaten by the time my buddy got his cantankerous Whisperlite hiking stove running. 😆
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
French are good, but the Belarus MRE was surely great as well. TFW!
@RedoubleX Жыл бұрын
My 5th year in the military, I was sent out to Afghanistan for a mission (disclosed) and we were sent 4 different types of MRE’s 1 of them being exactly that French MRE. Followed with some others. I had the experience and I can tell you it was real tasty.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Cool! TFW
@paulpaluba7780
Жыл бұрын
What unit were you in?
@paulpaluba7780
Жыл бұрын
Don’t claim Valor like that. Disgusting. I know your a kid from the videos you post.
@RedoubleX
Жыл бұрын
@@paulpaluba7780 Since it was a NATO operation, it was a mix of every division from the US, French, etc and I was in a group of the 5th division Airborne.
@FayDSeafish
Жыл бұрын
In that case, thank you for your service.
@willstarnes124611 ай бұрын
Me Ancient I just recently found your channel and thourghly enjoy it with all your stories of your time in the service and the great mre reviews you do. Thank you for your service to our great nation
@MeAncient
11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard, Will. TFW!
@kerouac21 Жыл бұрын
You have such a beautiful wife, really great pictures. Been missing your stories glad you are back!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
She is just as beautiful today. She is very camera shy. TFW
@johnjauregui9131 Жыл бұрын
I respect that little bit of prayer before your meal
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Just thanking God for His blessing. TFW
@vvtli808 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had one of these mre’s. Really great food, it feeds one very well throughout the day. Thank you for sharing!
@theperryfamily941 Жыл бұрын
This is awsome, love you videos and love hearing your stories
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that, Perry Family. TFW
@MrJester8724 күн бұрын
Paella is a Spanish dish. It was called the catch of the day dish because the locals would put whatever they caught with rice and whatever else. It was considered a poor dish, but it's not anymore. I make paella and my family loves it. My great aunt who lived in Sevilla, Spain who I used to visit when I was stationed in Germany use to make this when I would visit because she knew I loved it.
@MeAncient
24 күн бұрын
That's funny about how it used to be considered a poor man's dish. I met a guy who grew up on the Outer Banks area of North Carolina, USA. When he was a kid they would go to the local fish market where the fishermen sold their catch. He said the fishermen would sell the kids tuna belly for 10 cents a pound. They used it for shark bait 'cause no one wanted tuna belly. Now the same cut of tuna cost minimum of $30 per pound.......TFW
@shshshsh8033 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back again 😀
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good to be back. TFW
@Sniperboy5551Ай бұрын
I love how he never fails to say a prayer. I’m not religious myself, but there’s something beautiful about it. Maybe I’m getting there…
@MeAncient
Ай бұрын
That's interesting, Sniperboy. I'm not religious either.
@karryhoward3946 Жыл бұрын
great story sir, you're a lucky man. have a great day and thank you for your service.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Karry, I've been a fortunate man all my life. You are welcome and TFW!
@michaelmcelwain2053 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Keep em coming so really enjoy. Was getting worried hadn’t seen new one in awhile..
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
More to come! TFW, Michael.
@jean-Pierre-bt8xw27 күн бұрын
When I was serving as staff sergeant in french army based in Germany (in end of nineties) , My Chasseurs Batalion (french sort of rangers) was"brothered" with an american infantry regiment (from the 1st US arm cav brigade - Ramstein)... the exchange ratio of MRE's were 5 to 7 US MRE's for a single french one ! Thanks for the reaction and Keep up the good work ;)
@MeAncient
26 күн бұрын
I can understand that, for sure. I think I'd be keeping my French MRE or I'd need some cash to go with the 7 US MREs.......just sayin'. TFW, Jean-Pierre
@stevencsb Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video, love these longer ones.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You are too kind, Steven. I'll get another one out as soon as possible......TFW
@armaggedon390 Жыл бұрын
Food looks great as expected. French MREs are excellent. I rather liked that creamy pasta with sausages; I think I'll make them at home. I wish great things for Roman. And may I say those were some very lovely pictures? Thanks for the video.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I didn't care too much for the sausages, but the pasta was most excellent. Great things for Roman, indeed. You may say those were some very lovely pictures and she's still as beautiful. TFW
@gillianhutton9776 Жыл бұрын
It’s good to see you again, I hope you’re enjoying your time in Hawaii. That MRE brought back some memories for me. Our family used to visit France every year for a few weeks in the summer. This was in the 70s and 80s when our supermarkets didn’t have the same amount of imported food that we have today. I still remember how good the food tasted, French jam was so much nicer than British and the cheese selection was huge compared to home! I also remember that you were allowed to hunt wild boar in some parts of the country so they’re probably still doing that today. I thoroughly enjoyed your story and your wife is beautiful. God bless you from Scotland,UK
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Gillian, great memories of visiting France, I'm sure. I'd like to go there some day and rent a home in the country for a month just to see what France is like away from the touristy areas. Sounds like you got to do that. TFW from Scotland!
@ireland66613 Жыл бұрын
Glad your back .Another great video .
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍. Good to be back. TFW, Larry
@davidgarcia6315 Жыл бұрын
That looked like a great MRE !! Be safe to all !!!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
David, thank for that. It was a really good one. TFW
@ericlucksted6616 Жыл бұрын
Love your content/videos sir! Keep up he good work! Love and prayers from Alaska!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Eric, great to hear from you. Maybe one year we'll meet on Maui. I know quite a few Alaskans who get out there in the winter. TFW! I'll have some more cold weather MRE reviews coming soon.....TFW
@dadbodadventures_ Жыл бұрын
Hey hey welcome back chief! Great video as always!!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Hey hey! TFW, Ryan!
@anton.d5090 Жыл бұрын
Hello sir, Thank you for that review of our RCIR. I'm going through basic training to be an NCO, I have to admit I dont really enjoy our MRE, but to be honest, seeing you enjoying it make me think twice about how lucky we are to have this. I heard a lot of stories about how a french MRE were traded for two US MRE anyways. It was really funny to watch, thank you sir.
@khaelamensha3624
10 ай бұрын
Good luck for the training, during Iraq war, the rate was 6 us for one French 😂
@srijankumarpant1172 Жыл бұрын
Another nice mre, some amazing pictures of Mrs Ancient with the story. Thanks Me Ancient
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. She's still as beautiful. TFW , Srijan!
@kaylaversteeg7179 Жыл бұрын
Aww, that’s so cute about your wife too! You’re so proud! 😂❤
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
She wasn't so sure when I told her the story about her being 'Hog of the Week' three weeks in a row. But once I explained what that meant, she was sort of ok with it.......TFW, Kayla!
@Ben894206 ай бұрын
Im so glad i found this channel, it took so long to find another good MRE channel besides Steve lol
@Ben89420
6 ай бұрын
Also just subscribed for you. Keep up the great videos.
@paulsteele8614 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a lot of French components in that one , enjoyed the video thanks for the effort , most of our mail had to be opened in front of them if the felt pics then they would would pin them on the hog board then plant the seed of who took that picture while you ask your self that question for the next month
@oisin666666 Жыл бұрын
Best wishes to Roman, his family, his neighbours and his friends. We must remember that a flag represents an idea, or an ideal and is honoured for what it represents. Keep the flag high! We are with U! Regards from Germany. Rainhard
@rifleshooterchannel208
Жыл бұрын
The flag that Ukraine’s Azov battalion flies represents an idea too. You like that idea?
@0AwesomeProductions0
Жыл бұрын
@@rifleshooterchannel208 are you saying that the Azov battalion are National Socialists?
@rifleshooterchannel208
Жыл бұрын
@@0AwesomeProductions0 *I’m* not saying that. _They’re_ saying that. As made abundantly by their insignia and their worshipping of portraits of a man with a silly mustache.
@0AwesomeProductions0
Жыл бұрын
@@rifleshooterchannel208 hm, I see. I will have to educate myself further
@rifleshooterchannel208
Жыл бұрын
@@0AwesomeProductions0 No sarcasm intended but if you need to look into it more, how did you know specifically what I was referring to in the first place?
@nickhandsome7183 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video, Safe and peace to Roman
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Nick. TFW
@nickhandsome7183
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient What TFW means?
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
@@nickhandsome7183 Thanks For Watching
@nickhandsome7183
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient Ok i got it :)
@csr870 Жыл бұрын
Great review on a terrific ration
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Indeed it was, Chris. TFW!
@fatty3383 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and content as always 👍 I always find that whoever tastes military ration packs always enjoys the simpler foods like jams etc and not the chocolate 🍫 or other sweet things...mind you can't beat a good jam it's certainly hard to find decent ones on supermarket shelves in the UK 🇬🇧
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Fatty, that jam was the best apricot jam I've ever had, hands down. TFW!
@fredswanson156 Жыл бұрын
Always look forward to you're video. I was born with flat feet and the service wouldn't let me in. 8 kids and 5 grandkids later still wondering what i missed. But god bless you and your family. Love the video's.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Fred, I appreciate you watching the videos. I'm glad I can bring you something to look forward to. I enjoy doing them when I can take the time. TFW!
@boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859 Жыл бұрын
Great review.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tks, guys and TFW! I hope you are doing better, my friend.
@michellethree2069 Жыл бұрын
Wow missed your videos nice to see another review
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Michelle, great to be back and thank you for your patience. TFW
@misterhoudi2824 Жыл бұрын
I was worried about your long upload time, tho I had a feeling you would make a new video. Welcome back Marine!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your concern. I've just been busy with other commitments. It's good to be making videos again. TFW, Mister Houdi!
@partsman11000 Жыл бұрын
Great to see another video posting. It's been a while. I think you spoiled us by posting one a week, for the first month or so, around the first of the year! What a feast. That French MRE, looks like it would be extremely filling, with lots of calories, for a 24 hour period. It kinda makes the MRE's for our troops, pale in comparison. That main dish looks like a Spanish dish that I've heard of, but, can't remember the exact name. Filled with rice, and all different kinds of meats and veggies. Even the picture on the container, reminded me of it, before you opened it up. Thanks for a great video, tell Ace hi from me, looking forward to more. God bless.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Darryl, great to hear from you. Thank you for those kind words and yes, it was a great MRE. Those French know their food, for sure. TFW
@noahgolden199911 ай бұрын
The rice dish is Spanish rice. It typically comes served in the pan because it sticks to it. It always comes with seafood and sausage!
@roymcintyre579 Жыл бұрын
My uncle was in the Marines. And my Dad and Grandpa was in the army. All three are no longer with us. One of the things I miss most is the stories they would tell. My dad and grandpa would talk alot about the food. They both had C and K rations and they both said some were good and some were bad tasting. The food they both loved the most was the Chipped Beef on Toast or aka SOS. now my Uncle was in the Marines around the same time you was. He had been stationed in Japan, The Philippines, was also in Panama and in Granada. He was in charge of the armory. And he always talked about the transition from C and K rations to the Mre. He said the mre was horrible and he loved the C and K rations better. He always would rather eat his sisters cooking before a mre. But they all told the greatest stories that's what I really miss the most. Great video as always
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Roy, the stories are always the best for memories, aren't they? I remember my dad and uncles standing around the picnic table at me grandma's house and telling stories from when they were kids. It's great to have those memories, isn't it? TFW!
@MultiMagnum62 Жыл бұрын
Very cool. RCIR'S Rock. Nougat bar, not so much, LOL. Cool ration. Good food abounds. Glad you enjoyed friend. Excellent meal. Peace, John.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
French MREs are good, for sure. TFW, John
@E-jc9iy Жыл бұрын
That is very good and yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy food
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@danny88dh Жыл бұрын
The French mres all look so good well the 2 that you have had now I'd like to see a list of all the meal plans they have that would be interesting the last 2 were good I'd imagine there all outstanding cool video ace and me ancient
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tks, as always, Daniel. TFW
@NewHampshireJack Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I would be scraping the plate for the last bit. It is amazing to see that customs allowed pork products to enter the country.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
He packed it right....he wrote, "Souvenir" in big letters on the outside of the packaging. I don't think they even opened the box. Great to hear from you, Jack! TFW, as always.
@NoahCanFB Жыл бұрын
The moka bar looks really good! Reminds me of a star crunch. I love those things
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
It was a very tasty and pleasant surprise, Noah! TFW
@tomritter493 Жыл бұрын
That looked awsome that museli looked delious .
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tom, that dish was particularly good. I must say, I would have preferred all seafood. It was delicious, however. TFW
@bobbyhill7948 Жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to try a French MRE The European mre's are always so unique and different I had a Russian MRE last year and I was just surprised how much variety they have i love the dark chocolate that they come with
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Bobby, lots of variety, for sure. Especially when you're not used to the food in general. TFW
@NoleFan74 Жыл бұрын
Paella is one of the national dishes of Spain and can have most any protein. I love it with seafood.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I think with seafood only would be best. The chicken kind of threw me for a loop. TFW
@YTmfos Жыл бұрын
I remembered that there would have been a small spork in the stove cardboard box, but apparently I remembered wrong. And that stove, well, it didn't fold like the instructions in the manual said, but it works like that too. I still have 20 of those unopened RCIR packages on my shelf, good review. P.S. You have a beautiful wife.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I'll pass that on to her......remember, we've been married these 42 years now. :-)
@NFLchaser Жыл бұрын
Great video! Keep up the good work also first
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do! TFW
@hgflies Жыл бұрын
Me ancients voice reminds me of a retired vacationing stone cold Steve Austin lol love how you and ace can enjoy recording these videos together looks like an awesome afternoon
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
We do have fun. One coming soon that High Adventure Videos, Micah, is the cameraman. Coming soon.....TFW
@PFVHL2 Жыл бұрын
Since Cajun culture has french roots, i would assume that they're good at making jambalaya.
@RV_Chef_Life
Жыл бұрын
I’m from Louisiana and all I can say is Cajun/creole cooking although is French based, it’s much better than basic French cuisine inmo. Once you leave Louisiana, food gets kinda disappointing, besides TX BBQ. We’ve been on the road for 6 years and Louisiana spoiled me.
@PFVHL2
Жыл бұрын
@@RV_Chef_Life I can definitely say that i would rather be eating gumbo than escargot.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
My wife makes a great gumbo and Jambalaya. TFW!
@ommsterlitz1805
Жыл бұрын
@@PFVHL2 thinking French eat escargot is the same of thinking british eats only jellied eels
@ommsterlitz1805
Жыл бұрын
@@RV_Chef_Life Cuisine in France is the most diverse, Cajun can't be better even in the spiciness with cayenne and espellette pepper as well as dijon mustard
@Chrishall-cb6xj Жыл бұрын
This mre looks awsome
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Chris, it really was. TFW
@ww1zardd Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you for such a good vid :)
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You are very kind. TFW
@scotthahn666611 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work, Brother! Me Middle Aged...lol!
@ontarioman100 Жыл бұрын
Great Video Hello from Canada your vids always make me hungry!!!! Take Care. P.S. Send me some of that nice weather my way snowing tonight and a little chilly..
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Ya'll have been sending cold weather down to where I am now, in the Smoky Mountains. BRRRRRR. TFW!
@josephtortona8242 ай бұрын
you make your viewers mouths water! wish we can also experience what you are having!
@MeAncient
2 ай бұрын
I'm happy to share the experience. It's fun for me as well.
@JB-fl2gm Жыл бұрын
Cool
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
TFW
@grill388 ай бұрын
😍😍😍
@Omegasupreme10784 ай бұрын
"Boar" usually means it comes from male pigs that aren't castrated (either wild pig or domestic pigs used for breeding). The testosterone and other hormonal stuff causes the meat to taste different ("boar taint"), which can affect marketability, so most farm-raised male pigs are castrated.
@michaellynn9181 Жыл бұрын
great video. was getting worried about you. had not seen you in awhile.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Michael, just had lots of commitments. Hope to have another one out this weekend....we'll see. TFW
@sonjarygg2331 Жыл бұрын
I want one! 😳🤩
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I think you can buy them online. TFW, Sonja!
@fishingmaxoutdoorvacationa9307 Жыл бұрын
I like when you’re doing the US MRE because it is really interesting.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Yes, but those international MREs are REALLY good, generally speaking. TFW
@allrise9923 Жыл бұрын
Yo Roman wish you health and safety 🙏🏼
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
for sure......
@faridabassi17137 ай бұрын
Bon appétit 😊
@MeAncient
7 ай бұрын
Oui Oui!
@guillaumecharton2249 Жыл бұрын
For your information the pâté was made out of wild boar ( if my translation is right) and you also had cognac in it which is a type of alcohol in France if you didn't know
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
It was sure good, Guillaume. TFW and welcome aboard!
@jeremybiwer8756 Жыл бұрын
French MRE's are epic.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Great work, epic. And it fits, too. TFW, Jeremy
@KrasherJack9 ай бұрын
Bud, As a British Military vet, who has been eating cold rations in the Arctic for days, the last thing I did, was sniff everything I was going to eat, before eating...Just sayin 😆
@MeAncient
9 ай бұрын
You, sir, were much hungrier than I and had fewer options. But I do get it. TFW, Jack!
@jimmycamilleri3746 Жыл бұрын
well done
@Xavman544 күн бұрын
Bonjour monsieur :) Maybe it's already been said, but Paella is typical spanish dish, loved in France but not as much as Couscous, north african dish, which is one if not the favourite dish in France. Bon appetit ! ;)
@MeAncient
3 күн бұрын
I did enjoy it. I have a few more French MREs to give a try to. Stay tuned. TFW
@troutmasterflex Жыл бұрын
Watching this episode and I’m dying. I don’t know what’s funnier? 1. When I was at PI in 07 we still did that. Or 2. Ace having to hear about his mother being, “Hog of the week” 😂😂 Semper Fi, brother!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that the tradition continues. Were you in 3rd Bn? TFW
@troutmasterflex
10 ай бұрын
@@MeAncient yes sir, 3rd BN I Co. also, I hit the 7. It was 06 not 07 when I was in PI. Love the content, got the missus wanting to try MREs now.
@irenemeno35856 ай бұрын
Paella is a Spanish dish. Very, very tasty ❤😋😋
@dariusdeboer5498 Жыл бұрын
Yummie.Hope you are doing well. You make my day. 😂😂😂😂😂
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Darius, I am doing well, thank you. And TFW!
@Ty-wb7hv Жыл бұрын
I was starting to miss the mre videos i didnt think id enjoy them so much but i do starting to like more than aces😂😂
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Ty, let's keep that our little secret ;-). TFW!
@Ty-wb7hv
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient omg thank you for responding made my day seeing that :))))
@uselessvad2444 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could buy one of these at a grocery store
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
No kidding....that would be nice! TFW
@theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186 Жыл бұрын
Your wife is beautiful, that was a cute story. The candy and paella looked really good.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
She still is, after 42 years of marriage! TFW
@pleximan20085 ай бұрын
The french liver is called foia gras. Pronounced fwa gra. Great content ! Paella is a Spanish dish that consists of rice, chicken and seafood
@lucykanoff9980 Жыл бұрын
It's good to see you back I been waiting for you dad
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good to be back, Lucy. Hopefully more to come in the weeks ahead.....certainly more than the first 8 weeks of the year. TFW
@lucykanoff9980
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient keep them coming dad
@patshes1951 Жыл бұрын
French nougat bars are excelent.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Indeed, especially with a hot drink. TFW
@MonsieurNarlan Жыл бұрын
Just as a small comment, Paëlla is Spanish, but very popular in France too - especially the South-West.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tks for the info. TFW
@dpt6849 Жыл бұрын
Not even a 1000 likes after 10k views. You sir, deserve better.👍
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I don't know about deserving, but I am happy y'all are enjoying the videos, for sure. TFW
@kathycazenave7434
3 ай бұрын
I personally like before watching. I know I will like them and it shows me which ones I have watched.
@crazycatlady616 ай бұрын
That last sweet thing is nougat, it can be soft or crunchy
@MeAncient
6 ай бұрын
It was good. The French know how to put a good MRE together, for sure. TFW!
@seththompson9396 ай бұрын
He is a former Marine. I can believe that he doesn't have any crayons to snack on. Semper Fi
@joaomarreiros4906 Жыл бұрын
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish, but it has many variations and names in the Iberian peninsula, and in neighboring countries, such as France, it is quite common to find the dish and its variations (but the "real" paella is Spanish). Traditional paella is made in a "big" frying pan, the base is saffron rice, which is joined by cold meats, such as chorizo and bacon, seafood, pork and chicken. The Portuguese and Spaniards eat a lot of seafood and fish, and pork and chicken are often complemented with seafood in various dishes. There is, for example, "carne de porco a alentejana" (literally pig meat Alentejo style) in the south of Portugal, with pork, clams, potatoes, white rice, and saffron or rice. You will find a "million" dishes of rice and seafood or with meats all over the peninsula, but rice is more popular in Portugal (we even brought it to Italy). The dish you mentioned, "jambalaya", is heavily influenced by Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, like most "cajun" food, which also has French influences. Also do not forget there are a lot of Portuguese and Spanish emigrants and descendants of emigrants in France, so over the years we have influenced ourselves mutually. The pate of wild boar meats is very popular, and eating boar is not very uncommon in Portugal for example, especially in more rural areas, like my hometown in south Portugal where every hunting season, someone got a boar (got one myself when I was a "kid", but I am not much of a hunting fan), there are even restaurants that specialize in boar dishes... Excellent video as always hope the trip is going alright.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Back home now, trip went well, tks for the kind wishes. I also appreciate your input on the various cuisines out there. TFW!
@joaomarreiros4906
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient If you ever have the opportunity, try the Portuguese "Arroz de Marisco" (Seafood Rice), it i like a paella of seafood only...👍
@bennett1199
11 ай бұрын
Cajun food is influenced by Spanish and Portuguese ? Their primary influence is French (roux, cochon de lait, boudin, noircissement, écrevisses, etc) Spanish influences in their cooking is as important as Amerindian and African influences meaning some influence but few comparing to the French influence And boar pâté as shown in the MRE ration is made with brandy and a binding with eggs and seasoning with aromatics. Same recipe in Portugal ?
@joaomarreiros4906
11 ай бұрын
@@bennett1199 Who do you think influenced the French? Besides that, I was not questioning it was the Acadian immigrants that created cajun, that is a given, in my opinion, I was talking about influences. And at least in Portugal, in South Portugal where I am from, you will find the same kind of boar dishes (like I said in my comment), in fact, I had hunters in my family (even hunted when I was young but got bored with it and stopped) and had boar cooked in all possible ways, including a delicious pate made with the liver, heart and innards of the beast we mix with blood, seasoned, and made into a kind of "sausage" (the Portuguese and Spanish always prepared meats almost always in sausage or presunto, jamon form due to the climate, to have meats that would survive a harsh Summer and a harsh Winter without spoiling, and we started using spices due to moorish influence and because it preserved food better). My friends in my hometown often treat me to a boar dinner. As for eating seafood we have done it since pre Roman times, and always had, we are a seafaring culture, the potatoes it was the Spanish that brought them, the tomato so common in south Europe I think no one knows who had the idea, and the rice, yes, the Portuguese again, and from there everywhere (including Italy), and mixed with every good idea we got along the way. Heck, one of our princesses, a queen of the English, even brought the habit of tea drinking, little cookies, and a daily bath, to the King of England - some of us enjoy tea, but we prefer coffee, I like both to be honest. Influences my friend, I was not questioning the Acadian origin, Portuguese cuisine as influenced other cultures cuisine and got influenced by them, spreading it across the world, see where the Japanese "tempura" comes from...
@bennett1199
11 ай бұрын
@@joaomarreiros4906 that is exactly what i'm questionning : Portuguese cooking has had zero influence on French cooking : French cooking has been the result of the French chefs since the Roman Empire and French humble people who were astute enough to make the best with their local products. The way you describe "boar pâté" is proof enough of that. Check " terrine de sanglier" and see the difference. And the Portuguese people who came in France were influenced by French cooking and not the other way around. In matter of cooking, we owe you zilch.
@The5As7 Жыл бұрын
The lost has been found! I missed you guys.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good to be back.....Have you seen Ace and High Adventure's new uploads? Ace has put out a few on his new, Ace Underwater channel and Micah just put a 48 hour challenge video out yesterday or Friday. TFW
@The5As7
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient I'll check it out!
@paulschuchert5189 Жыл бұрын
I would like to see a side by side of the worst and best mre that you have had
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps I could edit the two videos together or something.....I'll have to give it a think. TFW, Paul.
@desertbuddy2652 Жыл бұрын
This looks so good and quite fancy compared to lame US MRE
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Quite fancy, for sure. TFW
@DjebosheR11 ай бұрын
Grandpa wildin
@NoleFan74 Жыл бұрын
Asa eat some of the boar pate!!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I know, right!?! He needs to be more adventurous.
@reyalPRON16 күн бұрын
the drink looks very much like a lemon/lime drink to me. looks like a sports drink :) over the pond the lemon drinks are not color added to them usually.
@MeAncient
16 күн бұрын
Yes, like a sports drink. TFW
@ssgtslick3 ай бұрын
That Boar Pate' looks like 9 Lives...
@Greven64 Жыл бұрын
Well they can afford to seeing that we paid for it 30X over
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow Grandpa, I can tell you it was surely good eats. TFW
@roberthutchison315 Жыл бұрын
Viva la French cuiz!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Robert, indeed!
@marc_Peterson Жыл бұрын
I really wish videos would be in a time line. One after another in order. I'm always confused. This goes for Ace, Micah and Me Ancient. This was obviously filmed in Hawaii which was 7 weeks ago. I don't get it
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Marc, Not sure what you don't get? We filmed a video while on Maui and it took me a few weeks to get to the editing process. I have another one that I'm still working on from Maui. It's part of the whole creative process and life.......Just enjoy each video as it comes out....no time line necessary. TFW!
@cliffloyd555711 ай бұрын
Lots of flavored drinks to cover the taste of the purification tabs. Iodine tastes like crap. LOL.
@jeremybrown1443 Жыл бұрын
@meancient we need more videos and more stories
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Jeremy, we're trying....stay tuned and TFW
@jeremybrown1443
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient brother you know I don't miss an episode of you or the boys
@Peak_Bros Жыл бұрын
Did anyone else see why happened in Beirut, Lebanon? The explosion that happened there? Didn’t know if this is old news but thought The Ancient One here would think that was interesting.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I'll have to tell about that in a future video.....I was there when the US Embassy was truck-bombed. TFW
@livingterminal5792 Жыл бұрын
I think that's pig brawn not pate , 2 different dishes lol enjoy !
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, whatever it was. TFW!
@josephtortona8242 ай бұрын
paella, a dish of rice cooked with meats, seafood, and vegetables.
@MeAncient
2 ай бұрын
Indeed. TFW, Joseph.
@rondirckx2466 Жыл бұрын
Ancient I would guess no silver ware because they probably still use mess kits?
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Ron, probably. I think another commenter said just that....they are issued silverware and just reuse it. TFW
@marcuskiritsis2076 Жыл бұрын
The French rations have definitely improved since I had them in Zaire back in the mid 90s. I remember them all being cans of fish, fish and more fish.🤮🤢🤮. No crackers, stoves or sweets just very basic stuff yet the box was exactly the same and still is. Anyway they seem to have improved somewhat so that has to be some good news for French forces 😂. Good to see ya back on the tube, we missed ya. Semper Fi marine. Oh and (ubique loquimur) 🇬🇧😉😊
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You have certainly spoken on my channel, Marcus. The French MRE have improved since the mid 90s, sounds like. TFW!
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Wow! These French MRE’s are amazing! They put these meals together very carefully. I love it! Great job Me Ancient!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Your MRE videos are the best! You’re stories and experiences are what keep me coming back, what a great channel!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Matt, I am happy to have you aboard. TFW!
@chrisshepherd6878
Жыл бұрын
Just to long between
@E-jc9iy
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient My granddad was in the navy world war 2 okay and thank you very been there for Us okay and I am just letting you know about that okay
French MREs are about the best for quality flavour and variety! Btw the clam/oysters you mentioned were mussels (moules in French)
@MeAncient
11 ай бұрын
Good to know! TFW, Bill
I’ve eaten a lot of MRE’s and hands down the French 24hr is the best aI ever had. I still carry the small stove with heat tabs it came with in one of my BOBs Our main dish was Salade de pates Au salad.
@lancerevell5979
Жыл бұрын
I used MRE entrees, GI stove w/ fuel tabs and canteen cup on multistate moyorcycle trips. Often I had my meal heated and eaten by the time my buddy got his cantankerous Whisperlite hiking stove running. 😆
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
French are good, but the Belarus MRE was surely great as well. TFW!
My 5th year in the military, I was sent out to Afghanistan for a mission (disclosed) and we were sent 4 different types of MRE’s 1 of them being exactly that French MRE. Followed with some others. I had the experience and I can tell you it was real tasty.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Cool! TFW
@paulpaluba7780
Жыл бұрын
What unit were you in?
@paulpaluba7780
Жыл бұрын
Don’t claim Valor like that. Disgusting. I know your a kid from the videos you post.
@RedoubleX
Жыл бұрын
@@paulpaluba7780 Since it was a NATO operation, it was a mix of every division from the US, French, etc and I was in a group of the 5th division Airborne.
@FayDSeafish
Жыл бұрын
In that case, thank you for your service.
Me Ancient I just recently found your channel and thourghly enjoy it with all your stories of your time in the service and the great mre reviews you do. Thank you for your service to our great nation
@MeAncient
11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard, Will. TFW!
You have such a beautiful wife, really great pictures. Been missing your stories glad you are back!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
She is just as beautiful today. She is very camera shy. TFW
I respect that little bit of prayer before your meal
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Just thanking God for His blessing. TFW
I’ve had one of these mre’s. Really great food, it feeds one very well throughout the day. Thank you for sharing!
This is awsome, love you videos and love hearing your stories
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that, Perry Family. TFW
Paella is a Spanish dish. It was called the catch of the day dish because the locals would put whatever they caught with rice and whatever else. It was considered a poor dish, but it's not anymore. I make paella and my family loves it. My great aunt who lived in Sevilla, Spain who I used to visit when I was stationed in Germany use to make this when I would visit because she knew I loved it.
@MeAncient
24 күн бұрын
That's funny about how it used to be considered a poor man's dish. I met a guy who grew up on the Outer Banks area of North Carolina, USA. When he was a kid they would go to the local fish market where the fishermen sold their catch. He said the fishermen would sell the kids tuna belly for 10 cents a pound. They used it for shark bait 'cause no one wanted tuna belly. Now the same cut of tuna cost minimum of $30 per pound.......TFW
Good to see you back again 😀
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good to be back. TFW
I love how he never fails to say a prayer. I’m not religious myself, but there’s something beautiful about it. Maybe I’m getting there…
@MeAncient
Ай бұрын
That's interesting, Sniperboy. I'm not religious either.
great story sir, you're a lucky man. have a great day and thank you for your service.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Karry, I've been a fortunate man all my life. You are welcome and TFW!
Great video!! Keep em coming so really enjoy. Was getting worried hadn’t seen new one in awhile..
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
More to come! TFW, Michael.
When I was serving as staff sergeant in french army based in Germany (in end of nineties) , My Chasseurs Batalion (french sort of rangers) was"brothered" with an american infantry regiment (from the 1st US arm cav brigade - Ramstein)... the exchange ratio of MRE's were 5 to 7 US MRE's for a single french one ! Thanks for the reaction and Keep up the good work ;)
@MeAncient
26 күн бұрын
I can understand that, for sure. I think I'd be keeping my French MRE or I'd need some cash to go with the 7 US MREs.......just sayin'. TFW, Jean-Pierre
Another fantastic video, love these longer ones.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You are too kind, Steven. I'll get another one out as soon as possible......TFW
Food looks great as expected. French MREs are excellent. I rather liked that creamy pasta with sausages; I think I'll make them at home. I wish great things for Roman. And may I say those were some very lovely pictures? Thanks for the video.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I didn't care too much for the sausages, but the pasta was most excellent. Great things for Roman, indeed. You may say those were some very lovely pictures and she's still as beautiful. TFW
It’s good to see you again, I hope you’re enjoying your time in Hawaii. That MRE brought back some memories for me. Our family used to visit France every year for a few weeks in the summer. This was in the 70s and 80s when our supermarkets didn’t have the same amount of imported food that we have today. I still remember how good the food tasted, French jam was so much nicer than British and the cheese selection was huge compared to home! I also remember that you were allowed to hunt wild boar in some parts of the country so they’re probably still doing that today. I thoroughly enjoyed your story and your wife is beautiful. God bless you from Scotland,UK
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Gillian, great memories of visiting France, I'm sure. I'd like to go there some day and rent a home in the country for a month just to see what France is like away from the touristy areas. Sounds like you got to do that. TFW from Scotland!
Glad your back .Another great video .
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍. Good to be back. TFW, Larry
That looked like a great MRE !! Be safe to all !!!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
David, thank for that. It was a really good one. TFW
Love your content/videos sir! Keep up he good work! Love and prayers from Alaska!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Eric, great to hear from you. Maybe one year we'll meet on Maui. I know quite a few Alaskans who get out there in the winter. TFW! I'll have some more cold weather MRE reviews coming soon.....TFW
Hey hey welcome back chief! Great video as always!!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Hey hey! TFW, Ryan!
Hello sir, Thank you for that review of our RCIR. I'm going through basic training to be an NCO, I have to admit I dont really enjoy our MRE, but to be honest, seeing you enjoying it make me think twice about how lucky we are to have this. I heard a lot of stories about how a french MRE were traded for two US MRE anyways. It was really funny to watch, thank you sir.
@khaelamensha3624
10 ай бұрын
Good luck for the training, during Iraq war, the rate was 6 us for one French 😂
Another nice mre, some amazing pictures of Mrs Ancient with the story. Thanks Me Ancient
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. She's still as beautiful. TFW , Srijan!
Aww, that’s so cute about your wife too! You’re so proud! 😂❤
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
She wasn't so sure when I told her the story about her being 'Hog of the Week' three weeks in a row. But once I explained what that meant, she was sort of ok with it.......TFW, Kayla!
Im so glad i found this channel, it took so long to find another good MRE channel besides Steve lol
@Ben89420
6 ай бұрын
Also just subscribed for you. Keep up the great videos.
Looks like a lot of French components in that one , enjoyed the video thanks for the effort , most of our mail had to be opened in front of them if the felt pics then they would would pin them on the hog board then plant the seed of who took that picture while you ask your self that question for the next month
Best wishes to Roman, his family, his neighbours and his friends. We must remember that a flag represents an idea, or an ideal and is honoured for what it represents. Keep the flag high! We are with U! Regards from Germany. Rainhard
@rifleshooterchannel208
Жыл бұрын
The flag that Ukraine’s Azov battalion flies represents an idea too. You like that idea?
@0AwesomeProductions0
Жыл бұрын
@@rifleshooterchannel208 are you saying that the Azov battalion are National Socialists?
@rifleshooterchannel208
Жыл бұрын
@@0AwesomeProductions0 *I’m* not saying that. _They’re_ saying that. As made abundantly by their insignia and their worshipping of portraits of a man with a silly mustache.
@0AwesomeProductions0
Жыл бұрын
@@rifleshooterchannel208 hm, I see. I will have to educate myself further
@rifleshooterchannel208
Жыл бұрын
@@0AwesomeProductions0 No sarcasm intended but if you need to look into it more, how did you know specifically what I was referring to in the first place?
Thanks for video, Safe and peace to Roman
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Nick. TFW
@nickhandsome7183
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient What TFW means?
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
@@nickhandsome7183 Thanks For Watching
@nickhandsome7183
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient Ok i got it :)
Great review on a terrific ration
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Indeed it was, Chris. TFW!
Brilliant video and content as always 👍 I always find that whoever tastes military ration packs always enjoys the simpler foods like jams etc and not the chocolate 🍫 or other sweet things...mind you can't beat a good jam it's certainly hard to find decent ones on supermarket shelves in the UK 🇬🇧
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Fatty, that jam was the best apricot jam I've ever had, hands down. TFW!
Always look forward to you're video. I was born with flat feet and the service wouldn't let me in. 8 kids and 5 grandkids later still wondering what i missed. But god bless you and your family. Love the video's.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Fred, I appreciate you watching the videos. I'm glad I can bring you something to look forward to. I enjoy doing them when I can take the time. TFW!
Great review.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tks, guys and TFW! I hope you are doing better, my friend.
Wow missed your videos nice to see another review
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Michelle, great to be back and thank you for your patience. TFW
I was worried about your long upload time, tho I had a feeling you would make a new video. Welcome back Marine!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your concern. I've just been busy with other commitments. It's good to be making videos again. TFW, Mister Houdi!
Great to see another video posting. It's been a while. I think you spoiled us by posting one a week, for the first month or so, around the first of the year! What a feast. That French MRE, looks like it would be extremely filling, with lots of calories, for a 24 hour period. It kinda makes the MRE's for our troops, pale in comparison. That main dish looks like a Spanish dish that I've heard of, but, can't remember the exact name. Filled with rice, and all different kinds of meats and veggies. Even the picture on the container, reminded me of it, before you opened it up. Thanks for a great video, tell Ace hi from me, looking forward to more. God bless.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Darryl, great to hear from you. Thank you for those kind words and yes, it was a great MRE. Those French know their food, for sure. TFW
The rice dish is Spanish rice. It typically comes served in the pan because it sticks to it. It always comes with seafood and sausage!
My uncle was in the Marines. And my Dad and Grandpa was in the army. All three are no longer with us. One of the things I miss most is the stories they would tell. My dad and grandpa would talk alot about the food. They both had C and K rations and they both said some were good and some were bad tasting. The food they both loved the most was the Chipped Beef on Toast or aka SOS. now my Uncle was in the Marines around the same time you was. He had been stationed in Japan, The Philippines, was also in Panama and in Granada. He was in charge of the armory. And he always talked about the transition from C and K rations to the Mre. He said the mre was horrible and he loved the C and K rations better. He always would rather eat his sisters cooking before a mre. But they all told the greatest stories that's what I really miss the most. Great video as always
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Roy, the stories are always the best for memories, aren't they? I remember my dad and uncles standing around the picnic table at me grandma's house and telling stories from when they were kids. It's great to have those memories, isn't it? TFW!
Very cool. RCIR'S Rock. Nougat bar, not so much, LOL. Cool ration. Good food abounds. Glad you enjoyed friend. Excellent meal. Peace, John.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
French MREs are good, for sure. TFW, John
That is very good and yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy food
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was
The French mres all look so good well the 2 that you have had now I'd like to see a list of all the meal plans they have that would be interesting the last 2 were good I'd imagine there all outstanding cool video ace and me ancient
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tks, as always, Daniel. TFW
Absolutely, I would be scraping the plate for the last bit. It is amazing to see that customs allowed pork products to enter the country.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
He packed it right....he wrote, "Souvenir" in big letters on the outside of the packaging. I don't think they even opened the box. Great to hear from you, Jack! TFW, as always.
The moka bar looks really good! Reminds me of a star crunch. I love those things
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
It was a very tasty and pleasant surprise, Noah! TFW
That looked awsome that museli looked delious .
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tom, that dish was particularly good. I must say, I would have preferred all seafood. It was delicious, however. TFW
I have always wanted to try a French MRE The European mre's are always so unique and different I had a Russian MRE last year and I was just surprised how much variety they have i love the dark chocolate that they come with
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Bobby, lots of variety, for sure. Especially when you're not used to the food in general. TFW
Paella is one of the national dishes of Spain and can have most any protein. I love it with seafood.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I think with seafood only would be best. The chicken kind of threw me for a loop. TFW
I remembered that there would have been a small spork in the stove cardboard box, but apparently I remembered wrong. And that stove, well, it didn't fold like the instructions in the manual said, but it works like that too. I still have 20 of those unopened RCIR packages on my shelf, good review. P.S. You have a beautiful wife.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I'll pass that on to her......remember, we've been married these 42 years now. :-)
Great video! Keep up the good work also first
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do! TFW
Me ancients voice reminds me of a retired vacationing stone cold Steve Austin lol love how you and ace can enjoy recording these videos together looks like an awesome afternoon
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
We do have fun. One coming soon that High Adventure Videos, Micah, is the cameraman. Coming soon.....TFW
Since Cajun culture has french roots, i would assume that they're good at making jambalaya.
@RV_Chef_Life
Жыл бұрын
I’m from Louisiana and all I can say is Cajun/creole cooking although is French based, it’s much better than basic French cuisine inmo. Once you leave Louisiana, food gets kinda disappointing, besides TX BBQ. We’ve been on the road for 6 years and Louisiana spoiled me.
@PFVHL2
Жыл бұрын
@@RV_Chef_Life I can definitely say that i would rather be eating gumbo than escargot.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
My wife makes a great gumbo and Jambalaya. TFW!
@ommsterlitz1805
Жыл бұрын
@@PFVHL2 thinking French eat escargot is the same of thinking british eats only jellied eels
@ommsterlitz1805
Жыл бұрын
@@RV_Chef_Life Cuisine in France is the most diverse, Cajun can't be better even in the spiciness with cayenne and espellette pepper as well as dijon mustard
This mre looks awsome
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Chris, it really was. TFW
Thanks to you for such a good vid :)
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You are very kind. TFW
Keep up the good work, Brother! Me Middle Aged...lol!
Great Video Hello from Canada your vids always make me hungry!!!! Take Care. P.S. Send me some of that nice weather my way snowing tonight and a little chilly..
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Ya'll have been sending cold weather down to where I am now, in the Smoky Mountains. BRRRRRR. TFW!
you make your viewers mouths water! wish we can also experience what you are having!
@MeAncient
2 ай бұрын
I'm happy to share the experience. It's fun for me as well.
Cool
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
TFW
😍😍😍
"Boar" usually means it comes from male pigs that aren't castrated (either wild pig or domestic pigs used for breeding). The testosterone and other hormonal stuff causes the meat to taste different ("boar taint"), which can affect marketability, so most farm-raised male pigs are castrated.
great video. was getting worried about you. had not seen you in awhile.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Michael, just had lots of commitments. Hope to have another one out this weekend....we'll see. TFW
I want one! 😳🤩
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I think you can buy them online. TFW, Sonja!
I like when you’re doing the US MRE because it is really interesting.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Yes, but those international MREs are REALLY good, generally speaking. TFW
Yo Roman wish you health and safety 🙏🏼
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
for sure......
Bon appétit 😊
@MeAncient
7 ай бұрын
Oui Oui!
For your information the pâté was made out of wild boar ( if my translation is right) and you also had cognac in it which is a type of alcohol in France if you didn't know
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
It was sure good, Guillaume. TFW and welcome aboard!
French MRE's are epic.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Great work, epic. And it fits, too. TFW, Jeremy
Bud, As a British Military vet, who has been eating cold rations in the Arctic for days, the last thing I did, was sniff everything I was going to eat, before eating...Just sayin 😆
@MeAncient
9 ай бұрын
You, sir, were much hungrier than I and had fewer options. But I do get it. TFW, Jack!
well done
Bonjour monsieur :) Maybe it's already been said, but Paella is typical spanish dish, loved in France but not as much as Couscous, north african dish, which is one if not the favourite dish in France. Bon appetit ! ;)
@MeAncient
3 күн бұрын
I did enjoy it. I have a few more French MREs to give a try to. Stay tuned. TFW
Watching this episode and I’m dying. I don’t know what’s funnier? 1. When I was at PI in 07 we still did that. Or 2. Ace having to hear about his mother being, “Hog of the week” 😂😂 Semper Fi, brother!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that the tradition continues. Were you in 3rd Bn? TFW
@troutmasterflex
10 ай бұрын
@@MeAncient yes sir, 3rd BN I Co. also, I hit the 7. It was 06 not 07 when I was in PI. Love the content, got the missus wanting to try MREs now.
Paella is a Spanish dish. Very, very tasty ❤😋😋
Yummie.Hope you are doing well. You make my day. 😂😂😂😂😂
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Darius, I am doing well, thank you. And TFW!
I was starting to miss the mre videos i didnt think id enjoy them so much but i do starting to like more than aces😂😂
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Ty, let's keep that our little secret ;-). TFW!
@Ty-wb7hv
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient omg thank you for responding made my day seeing that :))))
I wish I could buy one of these at a grocery store
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
No kidding....that would be nice! TFW
Your wife is beautiful, that was a cute story. The candy and paella looked really good.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
She still is, after 42 years of marriage! TFW
The french liver is called foia gras. Pronounced fwa gra. Great content ! Paella is a Spanish dish that consists of rice, chicken and seafood
It's good to see you back I been waiting for you dad
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good to be back, Lucy. Hopefully more to come in the weeks ahead.....certainly more than the first 8 weeks of the year. TFW
@lucykanoff9980
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient keep them coming dad
French nougat bars are excelent.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Indeed, especially with a hot drink. TFW
Just as a small comment, Paëlla is Spanish, but very popular in France too - especially the South-West.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Tks for the info. TFW
Not even a 1000 likes after 10k views. You sir, deserve better.👍
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I don't know about deserving, but I am happy y'all are enjoying the videos, for sure. TFW
@kathycazenave7434
3 ай бұрын
I personally like before watching. I know I will like them and it shows me which ones I have watched.
That last sweet thing is nougat, it can be soft or crunchy
@MeAncient
6 ай бұрын
It was good. The French know how to put a good MRE together, for sure. TFW!
He is a former Marine. I can believe that he doesn't have any crayons to snack on. Semper Fi
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish, but it has many variations and names in the Iberian peninsula, and in neighboring countries, such as France, it is quite common to find the dish and its variations (but the "real" paella is Spanish). Traditional paella is made in a "big" frying pan, the base is saffron rice, which is joined by cold meats, such as chorizo and bacon, seafood, pork and chicken. The Portuguese and Spaniards eat a lot of seafood and fish, and pork and chicken are often complemented with seafood in various dishes. There is, for example, "carne de porco a alentejana" (literally pig meat Alentejo style) in the south of Portugal, with pork, clams, potatoes, white rice, and saffron or rice. You will find a "million" dishes of rice and seafood or with meats all over the peninsula, but rice is more popular in Portugal (we even brought it to Italy). The dish you mentioned, "jambalaya", is heavily influenced by Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, like most "cajun" food, which also has French influences. Also do not forget there are a lot of Portuguese and Spanish emigrants and descendants of emigrants in France, so over the years we have influenced ourselves mutually. The pate of wild boar meats is very popular, and eating boar is not very uncommon in Portugal for example, especially in more rural areas, like my hometown in south Portugal where every hunting season, someone got a boar (got one myself when I was a "kid", but I am not much of a hunting fan), there are even restaurants that specialize in boar dishes... Excellent video as always hope the trip is going alright.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Back home now, trip went well, tks for the kind wishes. I also appreciate your input on the various cuisines out there. TFW!
@joaomarreiros4906
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient If you ever have the opportunity, try the Portuguese "Arroz de Marisco" (Seafood Rice), it i like a paella of seafood only...👍
@bennett1199
11 ай бұрын
Cajun food is influenced by Spanish and Portuguese ? Their primary influence is French (roux, cochon de lait, boudin, noircissement, écrevisses, etc) Spanish influences in their cooking is as important as Amerindian and African influences meaning some influence but few comparing to the French influence And boar pâté as shown in the MRE ration is made with brandy and a binding with eggs and seasoning with aromatics. Same recipe in Portugal ?
@joaomarreiros4906
11 ай бұрын
@@bennett1199 Who do you think influenced the French? Besides that, I was not questioning it was the Acadian immigrants that created cajun, that is a given, in my opinion, I was talking about influences. And at least in Portugal, in South Portugal where I am from, you will find the same kind of boar dishes (like I said in my comment), in fact, I had hunters in my family (even hunted when I was young but got bored with it and stopped) and had boar cooked in all possible ways, including a delicious pate made with the liver, heart and innards of the beast we mix with blood, seasoned, and made into a kind of "sausage" (the Portuguese and Spanish always prepared meats almost always in sausage or presunto, jamon form due to the climate, to have meats that would survive a harsh Summer and a harsh Winter without spoiling, and we started using spices due to moorish influence and because it preserved food better). My friends in my hometown often treat me to a boar dinner. As for eating seafood we have done it since pre Roman times, and always had, we are a seafaring culture, the potatoes it was the Spanish that brought them, the tomato so common in south Europe I think no one knows who had the idea, and the rice, yes, the Portuguese again, and from there everywhere (including Italy), and mixed with every good idea we got along the way. Heck, one of our princesses, a queen of the English, even brought the habit of tea drinking, little cookies, and a daily bath, to the King of England - some of us enjoy tea, but we prefer coffee, I like both to be honest. Influences my friend, I was not questioning the Acadian origin, Portuguese cuisine as influenced other cultures cuisine and got influenced by them, spreading it across the world, see where the Japanese "tempura" comes from...
@bennett1199
11 ай бұрын
@@joaomarreiros4906 that is exactly what i'm questionning : Portuguese cooking has had zero influence on French cooking : French cooking has been the result of the French chefs since the Roman Empire and French humble people who were astute enough to make the best with their local products. The way you describe "boar pâté" is proof enough of that. Check " terrine de sanglier" and see the difference. And the Portuguese people who came in France were influenced by French cooking and not the other way around. In matter of cooking, we owe you zilch.
The lost has been found! I missed you guys.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good to be back.....Have you seen Ace and High Adventure's new uploads? Ace has put out a few on his new, Ace Underwater channel and Micah just put a 48 hour challenge video out yesterday or Friday. TFW
@The5As7
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient I'll check it out!
I would like to see a side by side of the worst and best mre that you have had
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps I could edit the two videos together or something.....I'll have to give it a think. TFW, Paul.
This looks so good and quite fancy compared to lame US MRE
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Quite fancy, for sure. TFW
Grandpa wildin
Asa eat some of the boar pate!!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I know, right!?! He needs to be more adventurous.
the drink looks very much like a lemon/lime drink to me. looks like a sports drink :) over the pond the lemon drinks are not color added to them usually.
@MeAncient
16 күн бұрын
Yes, like a sports drink. TFW
That Boar Pate' looks like 9 Lives...
Well they can afford to seeing that we paid for it 30X over
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow Grandpa, I can tell you it was surely good eats. TFW
Viva la French cuiz!
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Robert, indeed!
I really wish videos would be in a time line. One after another in order. I'm always confused. This goes for Ace, Micah and Me Ancient. This was obviously filmed in Hawaii which was 7 weeks ago. I don't get it
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Marc, Not sure what you don't get? We filmed a video while on Maui and it took me a few weeks to get to the editing process. I have another one that I'm still working on from Maui. It's part of the whole creative process and life.......Just enjoy each video as it comes out....no time line necessary. TFW!
Lots of flavored drinks to cover the taste of the purification tabs. Iodine tastes like crap. LOL.
@meancient we need more videos and more stories
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Jeremy, we're trying....stay tuned and TFW
@jeremybrown1443
Жыл бұрын
@@MeAncient brother you know I don't miss an episode of you or the boys
Did anyone else see why happened in Beirut, Lebanon? The explosion that happened there? Didn’t know if this is old news but thought The Ancient One here would think that was interesting.
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
I'll have to tell about that in a future video.....I was there when the US Embassy was truck-bombed. TFW
I think that's pig brawn not pate , 2 different dishes lol enjoy !
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, whatever it was. TFW!
paella, a dish of rice cooked with meats, seafood, and vegetables.
@MeAncient
2 ай бұрын
Indeed. TFW, Joseph.
Ancient I would guess no silver ware because they probably still use mess kits?
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
Ron, probably. I think another commenter said just that....they are issued silverware and just reuse it. TFW
The French rations have definitely improved since I had them in Zaire back in the mid 90s. I remember them all being cans of fish, fish and more fish.🤮🤢🤮. No crackers, stoves or sweets just very basic stuff yet the box was exactly the same and still is. Anyway they seem to have improved somewhat so that has to be some good news for French forces 😂. Good to see ya back on the tube, we missed ya. Semper Fi marine. Oh and (ubique loquimur) 🇬🇧😉😊
@MeAncient
Жыл бұрын
You have certainly spoken on my channel, Marcus. The French MRE have improved since the mid 90s, sounds like. TFW!