Welcome to DDD's day of emergency rations.
It's my first meal under zombie attack and thank goodness I've laid in some emergency rations to see me through this difficult time …
BREAKFAST
Dehydrated scrambled eggs and onions
Tinned bread
The scrambled eggs with onion (by Reiter Travellunch) are in a big bag to which 125ml cold water must be added - mix and fry in a hot pan. I've had good experiences with Reiter meals before, but nothing as unappetising as powdered egg. That's one of the reasons we're glad we're not in a world war, right?
I mix as directed. It's a very thick mixture, fluffy and unctuous like Victoria sponge batter. The little bits of roasted onion stand out darkly against the pale yellow and green snippets of herbs. It looks ok.
Fry. With fat or without? Having tried it without and seen the familiar sheet of protein sticking to the pan, I try to sneak some olive oil in round the side. But it doesn't look much like egg - how do I tell when it's cooked? It goes thicker and denser, but the 'runny' bits still have a batter-like quality. I just guess and abort the process.
Now for the tinned bread. This tin is an absolute delight. Also from Germany, this bread is surrounded by the most adorable scenes of cows, fields and village life. Charming. I shall keep this to keep, um, something in it. Opening the tin, inside is a circular block of rye bread like pumpernickel, divided into thin slices. That familiar yeasty, marmitey smell drifts up from the miniature cows. Delicious.
Right, now I'm ready for brekkers. Tuck in.
The egg is extremely rich - like it's been mixed with cream. And unnaturally dense. After all, this pack is 600 calories (I'm eating half) - got to keep your strength up in a survival situation. It tastes reasonably eggy, is well salted and the initial taste is good. But the texture is still thick and doughy. The roasted onions are a nice touch, a nutty and savoury taste - but some have stayed leathery and hard to chew. I'd eat this again, but only if I had to.
The bread, on the other hand, is perfectly ordinary, tasty rye bread and I bet it's good for you, too. A great success.
I'm looking forward to lunch already. On the menu is proper hard rations - and bagged water. Join me back here at 1pm …
Oh and please remember: STAY INSIDE.
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