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Post by autumn on Mar 14, 2021 15:18:07 GMT
 I ordered a box of them from Amazon when my store stated they'd be out of them until April. I pulled out a package, and left it on the counter, and I had been keeping the temperature relatively low (62) because after all the snow and ice we've been having, we've been having beautiful weather, so I turned the heat down and enjoying the warm weather. But yesterday we started getting those wind storms again, straight through today. I underestimated how cold that would make the house. Now? My cups are almost frozen. *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* I can conk them on the table and these puppies are like stone. I tried biting into one, and thought I'd break a tooth. Tried breaking one in half and it just smeared my fingers in chocolate. Wow. Cold. Considering they weren't even in the fridge?
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Post by Catman on Mar 14, 2021 15:19:11 GMT
Maybe just put one in your mouth and let it melt?
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Post by autumn on Mar 14, 2021 15:20:27 GMT
Maybe just put one in your mouth and let it melt? I have a small mouth, so an entire cup wouldn't fit. Also, I like small bites and the experience of chewing. I even eat ice-cream as opposed to licking.
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Post by Ass_E9 on Mar 14, 2021 15:22:36 GMT
Whew. Totally innocent thread.
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Post by autumn on Mar 14, 2021 15:28:56 GMT
Whew. Totally innocent thread. Yes, of course.
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Post by bravomailer on Mar 14, 2021 15:47:25 GMT
GI C Rations had chocolate disks that were so hard it was difficult to bite off a piece. (I presume this was so they wouldn't turn into puddles in tropical climes.) Most simply gnawed on them. They were nicknamed "John Wayne cookies" because only the Duke could bite into them.
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Post by autumn on Mar 14, 2021 17:36:19 GMT
GI C Rations had chocolate disks that were so hard it was difficult to bite off a piece. (I presume this was so they wouldn't turn into puddles in tropical climes.) Most simply gnawed on them. They were nicknamed "John Wayne cookies" because only the Duke could bite into them. Ever try Hartack?
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Post by bravomailer on Mar 14, 2021 18:20:52 GMT
GI C Rations had chocolate disks that were so hard it was difficult to bite off a piece. (I presume this was so they wouldn't turn into puddles in tropical climes.) Most simply gnawed on them. They were nicknamed "John Wayne cookies" because only the Duke could bite into them. Ever try Hartack? There were crackers in many C Rations that were called "hardtack", perhaps only as a nod to the 19th-century staple. Here's a video with the most dreaded C Rat of the 20th century. The slang term for it was "Beans and MFers".
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Post by autumn on Mar 14, 2021 20:34:33 GMT
There were crackers in many C Rations that were called "hardtack", perhaps only as a nod to the 19th-century staple. Here's a video with the most dreaded C Rat of the 20th century. The slang term for it was "Beans and MFers". Yes, "hardtack". Sorry. That's what happens when I type too fast. My bad. I have some in the dresser. I find these reviews so interesting. Pretty sad what we made our soldiers march on, given what they were expected to do. That meal looked rank AF, didn't it? Granted, the age didn't help, but pee-yoo!
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Post by bravomailer on Mar 15, 2021 5:01:19 GMT
There were crackers in many C Rations that were called "hardtack", perhaps only as a nod to the 19th-century staple. Here's a video with the most dreaded C Rat of the 20th century. The slang term for it was "Beans and MFers". Yes, "hardtack". Sorry. That's what happens when I type too fast. My bad. I have some in the dresser. I find these reviews so interesting. Pretty sad what we made our soldiers march on, given what they were expected to do. That meal looked rank AF, didn't it? Granted, the age didn't help, but pee-yoo! I disliked being within ten feet of anyone who had to eat one of those things! The salisbury steak, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken C Rats were tolerable. It must seem odd today to see a small pack of cigarettes in each package! There are "vintage" C Rats on eBay, in case anyone is interested.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2021 22:06:00 GMT
I will say that I needed a cold shower after reading your title...
Just because I'm still in the shower means nothing!! Just a coincidence.
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Post by Gourmando the Reindeer on Mar 16, 2021 8:42:26 GMT
My cups are almost frozen. *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* I can conk them on the table and these puppies are like stone. I tried biting into one, and thought I'd break a tooth. Tried breaking one in half and it just smeared my fingers in chocolate. Wow. Cold. Considering they weren't even in the fridge? Sounds like you've got some real diamond cutters there. 
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Post by Gourmando the Reindeer on Mar 16, 2021 8:49:41 GMT
Maybe just put one in your mouth and let it melt? I have a small mouth, so an entire cup wouldn't fit.  You should write them an email suggesting they make almond butter cup minis like Reese's did with their pb cups. I'm going to try these the next time I order from Amazon. Which will be awhile what with WB Shop and Kino sales and various cuopon codes from other sites going on. But I won't forget. I love almonds and cashews. I'm going to look in at Amazon now just to see how much they cost.
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Post by lenlenlen1 on Mar 16, 2021 18:30:09 GMT
My cups are almost frozen they're so hard. I have to get my mind out of the gutter when I read that. LOL
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Post by autumn on Mar 16, 2021 21:57:20 GMT
My cups are almost frozen they're so hard. I have to get my mind out of the gutter when I read that. LOL lol I couldn't fit "almond butter cups" in the title, so I squished up what I could to get the point across.
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Post by autumn on Mar 16, 2021 22:00:17 GMT
I have a small mouth, so an entire cup wouldn't fit. You should write them an email suggesting they make almond butter cup minis like Reese's did with their pb cups. I'm going to try these the next time I order from Amazon. Which will be awhile what with WB Shop and Kino sales and various cuopon codes from other sites going on. But I won't forget. I love almonds and cashews. I'm going to look in at Amazon now just to see how much they cost. They also have cashew butter cups. I'm allergic to peanut butter, which is why I eat the almond butter ones. They're very good, and what I like about them, especially with the dark chocolate, is there's not a lot of sugar, so they're not very sweet at all. The almond butter inside isn't smooshy or creamy but feels like ground whole almonds. Things just seem not as processed. I found some other brands that come in little bite-sized portions, but they're by a different company. Poking around on Amazon you can find anything.
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Post by movieliker on Mar 16, 2021 22:10:19 GMT
I ordered a box of them from Amazon when my store stated they'd be out of them until April. I pulled out a package, and left it on the counter, and I had been keeping the temperature relatively low (62) because after all the snow and ice we've been having, we've been having beautiful weather, so I turned the heat down and enjoying the warm weather. But yesterday we started getting those wind storms again, straight through today. I underestimated how cold that would make the house. Now? My cups are almost frozen. *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* I can conk them on the table and these puppies are like stone. I tried biting into one, and thought I'd break a tooth. Tried breaking one in half and it just smeared my fingers in chocolate. Wow. Cold. Considering they weren't even in the fridge? Do you cook? My kitchen warms up when I cook. Nothing would stay frozen in my kitchen when I cook for an hour. |
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Post by autumn on Mar 16, 2021 22:20:27 GMT
I ordered a box of them from Amazon when my store stated they'd be out of them until April. I pulled out a package, and left it on the counter, and I had been keeping the temperature relatively low (62) because after all the snow and ice we've been having, we've been having beautiful weather, so I turned the heat down and enjoying the warm weather. But yesterday we started getting those wind storms again, straight through today. I underestimated how cold that would make the house. Now? My cups are almost frozen. *Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!* I can conk them on the table and these puppies are like stone. I tried biting into one, and thought I'd break a tooth. Tried breaking one in half and it just smeared my fingers in chocolate. Wow. Cold. Considering they weren't even in the fridge? Do you cook? My kitchen warms up when I cook. Nothing would stay frozen in my kitchen when I cook for an hour. I don't keep them in the kitchen. It's also been in the teens, temperature-wise, and I keep the downstairs around 63 degrees. I also don't cook all day long. I have a very large house, so keeping them in the pantry keeps them cool and away from any direct or indirect heat or sun. This might be a different conversation if this were August.
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Post by movieliker on Mar 16, 2021 22:23:20 GMT
Do you cook? My kitchen warms up when I cook. Nothing would stay frozen in my kitchen when I cook for an hour. I don't keep them in the kitchen. It's also been in the teens, temperature-wise, and I keep the downstairs around 63 degrees. I also don't cook all day long. I have a very large house, so keeping them in the pantry keeps them cool and away from any direct or indirect heat or sun. This might be a different conversation if this were August. That is very interesting. Where do you live? Do you like the cold? |
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Post by Stammerhead on Mar 16, 2021 23:10:20 GMT
Maybe just put one in your mouth and let it melt? I have a small mouth, so an entire cup wouldn't fit. So you can’t do something stupid like... 
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