2023 French Holiday MRE Prawn Risotto Gourmet Festive Ration Box Taste Testing Review

[@onefastgoat1168]

A bottle of wine in a mre is the most french thing ever 😂

[@mamons_2339]

I remember italian put some kind of liquor in their MRE.

[@El-Meowblo]

@@mamons_2339 Yep, cordial. Steve reviewed that one, very cool.

[@aidenwarrington]

Only because of how it is festive and they felt sorry for soldiers out in the conditions, most of them would have no alcohol.

[@bryanb6931]

I'm surprised it didn't come with a portable bidet.

[@dcbqb19]

@@onefastgoat1168 I think escargot or Frog Legs would top that lol but would be over the top of there was some stinky cheese, grapes/fruit, and crackers 😆

[@chriscasperson5927]

"And when SteveMRE consumed the French MRE, he wept, for he knew there were no better cheesy shortbread biscuits to conquer."

[@joelmulacek486]

i can feel his joy!!!

[@idigchickflicks8730]

Ive followed his content for years now and I can’t recall ever hearing him that stoked after eating something from these rations. Such a great a channel!!

[@user-gq5jr3lk6g]

I wept watching Steve appreciate it, Macron should use this to hold France together as a Nation State

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

Nice!

[@endutubecensorship]

Benefits of a classical education

[@VienQuitonm]

The French saving Steve by offering him genuine food.

[@mordador2702]

Never believed id say this, but... Thank god for the Fr*nch.

[@OrbObserver]

Now if only they could save their government

[@damngoodcoffee4184]

Thats impossible, our gouvernement is lost, France is lost, there's no hope. I plan to leave France and go live in the USA in the near future.

[@NPC-bs3pm]

@@damngoodcoffee4184 They should have made Napoleon Bonaparte's son heir to the throne so so long ago. HOWEVER they (France) Removed a Monarch and installed career politicians 😆 Take the U.K. for example, if the Englishmen ever notice that King Charles III is actually responsible for ALL actions taken by the Prime Minister -- then there is hope that they may protest the King for change (he should abdicate to his son).

[@sameregarde]

@@damngoodcoffee4184 pourquoi tu quitte la France pour aller au états unis d'Amérique on aura besoin de toi pour reconstruire le champ de ruine que le sieur macron nous a laissé!

[@Zach_Hazard]

The French take their food very seriously. The best ration I ever ate was a French ration that was beef and potatoes. There were bits of fat still on the beef, the rabbit pâté was rich and delicious, and I wish I could go to a store and get the “Campaign Biscuits” that came with it. I’ve eaten food at restaurants that wasn’t as good as that ration was.

[@hoilst265]

I'm looking at this stuff, and pretty much every single one of these items would the sort of thing that wouldn't be sold for less than $10 apiece in some high-end food store down here in Aus. (Probably at some place calling itself a "providore").

[@john_barnett]

french food is always good zank

[@MrRywee123]

Shame they always surrender and can’t enjoy more rations

[@dfgndfghdfghdfgh]

I had something very similar in a French RCIR. It was like a shepherds pie but made with confit duck, unbelievably good.

[@bhrs.3630]

@@dfgndfghdfghdfghgodamn this all sounds good

[@dcbqb19]

That is by far the absolute best thing I have ever seen you eat man. I don't think there is one thing on there I wouldn't try myself.

[@Steve1989MRE]

I think this might be the best one yet!

[@Caswell_Official]

@@Steve1989MREbetter than the reindeer one??

[@frank-ko6de]

Olive mush is the best food....????

[@narrowpath9491]

@@frank-ko6debeats hard tack

[@frank-ko6de]

@narrowpath9491 American mre is based on science and nutrition for performance as a war fighter, not nonsense that does nothing for your body like a jam of stale olives. Perhaps, that's why they lose so easily in actual wars because they lack the strength to sustain themselves in actual combat. Having alcohol , that affects your coordination and concentration and muscle coordination......really.....???? My word.

[@Malcontender]

The ultimate morale booster. Every army should have such an item for their people.

[@ckm-mkc]

They almost certainly had fresh bread as well. No French meal exists without bread, hence the tapenade and the salmon pate.

[@djackmanson]

Ah, I was wondering why there weren't any crackers or something for the pate and tapenade.

[@lalimacefolle]

Yep!!! There are bakers and mobile ovens in the french army.

[@suzylu333]

seeing him eat it without bread almost felt criminal 🤣

[@Cambone13]

I was wondering this exact thing! Seems crazy to include crackers just in case

[@glenndouglas8822]

The french can eat the food fresh when they are always on the retreat 🤣

[@crewmanify]

The absolute joy in his voice talking about the cheese biscuits was amazing!

[@mikk4309]

A bottle of wine! No one does it like the French. Bravo

[@Nookdashiddole]

Bonjourrrrrrrrr! You cheese eating surrender monkeys😂

[@vincedibona4687]

An Italian ration had a shot of liqueur for a couple of years.

[@lptomtom]

And Steve didn't even taste it... what a pity

[@qanniqtuq]

In the mid 80's we had a little bottle of liquor and a pack of cigarettes.

[@SuperLordHawHaw]

Don't forget the Italian rations that included a packet of aperitif

[@rw9495]

This is much nicer than the lunch I eat every day at work lol. This shows a high level of respect for their people and I love that.

[@theqashow2942]

Steve getting all giddy over cheese biscuits totally made my day

[@earthenjadis8199]

Is that the first time I ever heard him involuntarily gush like a schoolgirl?

[@r4x2]

Same. It was the sound of pure joy.

[@cartmansnipples]

*THAT* IS CHEESE! SCENTED!

[@GrimDorkness]

They probably would have paired great with the wine.

[@leeannem5665]

Giddy joy. Best sounds I’ve heard all week! Bless you Steve.

[@parrishkelley]

11:29 OMGGG 😂😂😂. Man this whole video has been a treat iv never heard him be so genuinely happy and expectations met then for this ration. The way he said “ PERFECTION” was so smooth it was like royalty 😂😂😂

[@skeptik212]

I work in a bakery. A guy brought some MREs and I said, nice let's get this out onto a tray. 3 ppl in the kitchen knew what I was referencing

[@WAste-yes]

Lmao nice

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Haha nice

[@VerdantEye]

Wow, and you’re trying to get that dopamine hit on the same comment you made four months prior. And everyone clapped.

[@timcurry192]

Nice!

[@jasonsantiago6308]

​@VerdantEye This means you scour the comments on Steve's threads, and likely never got the same engagement I won't deny that it's lame to repost... ...but you're clearly a salty loser

[@dooshunv.7429]

This is by FAR the best MRE I have ever seen on this channel. Wooden utensils, great coffee, great drink, even wine! That rissotto looks so creamy and good, you can sell it in restaurant. These cheese snacks looks so tasty ... omg. The only thing is that I miss some crackers/slices to go with the salmon paté.

[@NoctisIgnem]

They probably had fresh bread with this, hence the lack of those

[@Regarded69]

Definitively agree, but the wooden utensils thing isn't something fancy. The EU has banned plastic utensils in recent years, you can't get plastic cutlery or straws almost anywhere in Europe. Wooden cutlery has replaced them and it sucks beacuse it gives a woody flavour to everything and they break if you actually have to cut something. And let's not even talk about the paper straws that dissolve after 1 minute in the drink.

[@Kain292]

Love that the French do this for their guys. It cant be easy being in the field on a major holiday and this hopefully helps raise morale and gives the guys something to smile about.

[@Getpojke]

Back in the early 90's I had a source to get self-heating hot chocolate cups. They were meant for skiers so they could have a warming hot chocolate while up in the French Alps. The chocolate inside was really thick & rich - almost a custard consistency. I always kept a couple of cases on hand, one in my normal car in the "Stuck in the Snow" emergency box & the other in my work Land Rover as you were often out in freezing cold conditions during the day. Wish I could remember who made them as they were delicious. You could really hear the reverence in your voice about how good that ration was, thanks for sharing. Joyeux Noël to Steve & all his viewers.

[@johnclarke9506]

Land Rover? Good idea to keep emergency supplies… and I say that as an owner of one.

[@darcybowyer5743]

​@@johnclarke9506 I keep a jar of "magic smoke" and pray to the Prince of Darkness (Lucas) and so far so good. (Tdi 300 Defender and a handful of SIIA)

[@Getpojke]

@@johnclarke9506 😆 Totally agree. As the old joke goes, the reason they're referred to as "off-roaders", is 'cause that's where they'll spend most of their time. Off road, on your driveway/garage, in bits & leaking oil. Still love them to bits (or whilst they're in bits) though, had many good memories in all of mine.

[@animula6908]

I did a search based on your description and sam’s offers called cafe2go that sounds like it.

[@Getpojke]

@@animula6908 Very similar concept. Had a look & they also do a self heating beverage box that serves 18 folk which is pretty cool. Seems a lot of folk have tried over the years, like Heinz with their self heat soup tins (heated by a lit fuse!) in the 1940's, to modern day Caffe2Go & +42⁰ coffee, soups & chocolate. Can't find pictures of the specific brand I had, but been an interesting read on the trials & failures of companies trying the idea. Cheers for encouraging me to look again.

[@xm-5178]

Oh, another two uploads in one day! This really is the season of giving. Thanks for the gift of MREs Steve

[@Steve1989MRE]

May your holiday season be extra festive nice alright cool, see ya

[@StrictlySickly]

@@Steve1989MRE You are the absolute best. Happy holidays Steve.

[@BerndtNorten]

Nice!

[@kaidzaack2520]

Napoleon once said „Soldiers are marching on their stomachs“. I had various french rations, all delicious. They are easy to come by here, as France is our „neighbor“. Cheers from Germany 🫶 Thank you Steve! 👍

[@magnusfranzonuvebrant9519]

And the french invented tinned food for their soldiers, good food everywhere.

[@kaidzaack2520]

@ Exactly! The main reason Germany won the „German-French“ war in 1871 was the fact that the french ran out of food supplies. German soldiers had „Erbswurst“. It is basically dehydrated pea soup, pressed into a roll shape (like a sausage), rolled in wax paper. The production was discontinued in 2020 or so (unfortunately)

[@lytatroan]

Nice, a festive ration

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice

[@billy_fred]

​@@Steve1989MRE nice

[@ricedreem]

Nice

[@ahlona4544]

Nice

[@sonnyboy2340]

M'kay

[@nicknickson3650]

This reminds me of the food they served on flights when I traveled through France. Even in regular seating, you would get an amazing meal and as much wine as you want. They really know how their stuff over there.

[@Sala_mandr]

5:11 have never heared Steve being this enthusiastic

[@watersipper1116]

Did you see him on his recent video eating his homemade freeze-dried eggnog?

[@brummelbar]

As a french, it's really interesting to see your reaction to some of these ! You can buy tapenade pretty much in any supermarket here, it's a staple for "apéritif" :) This looks great !

[@electra310]

Tapenade is widely available in the US as well, but it’s more a luxury-type food that one would not expect to see in a field ration. It’s very good, though!

[@clutchmatic]

Needed some flat bread or something to carry that tapenade and the pate

[@DraftySatyr]

@@clutchmatic I suspect that fresh bread or similar from the containerised mobile bakery was supplied as a supplement to this ration.

[@Fuhrious]

Just when the world needs him the most …. Nice.

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice!

[@fdelm]

Nice

[@Lobo-ih3bh]

Wine in a ration crazy! Those French know how to eat. Thanks Steve, have a great Christmas mate.

[@lsq7833]

It used to be standard in regular French MRE's about 50 years ago, now it only comes with the holidays ration. Sad.

[@THE-X-Force]

Could you imagine getting this in the FIELD?! As a marching, tired soldier in the middle of it all? I would cry.

[@EspinosaJ]

Imagine when you and the bros realize there’s a “bottle” of wine all to yourself in the box?!

[@nooblangpoo]

I remember the GIGN posting pictures of their snipers last christmas, definitely a morale booster for those doing the extra duty on the holiday.

[@12b_engineer]

I would want to go to the field.

[@BaseReality]

Do you imagine that the soldiers would get bread as well? Seems weird to have pate and tapenade without some bread to eat it on...

[@HarryBalzak]

@@BaseReality I was thinking the same. Especially that tapenade. Seems weird to me. I do not think I would enjoy that.

[@gregmartin2455]

I had lunch with the officers of the French contingent when I was in Somalia. They definitely take their food seriously. The commanding general's directive about no alcohol in theater, not so much. Was a nice afternoon.

[@JacobAdams-x4m]

Thanks Steve for a early Christmas present

[@Steve1989MRE]

May your holidays be extra festive. nice alright cool, see ya

[@keith5226]

When the world needed him the most. He returned.

[@jonhonest3974]

Smooth, nutty and robust is how i describe myself on dating apps

[@xXTomokoKurokiXx]

Only the French would offer such a genuinely gourmet ration. God bless them, and God bless you Steve for making everyone's days a little brighter every time you upload.

[@horusfalcon]

Man... that ration is just insane! I'd have to take a nap after eating that. Thanks for upping this, man. Now to go check out your Holiday ration next.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Without the espresso this thing would put ya right out if you were already a little tired.

[@horusfalcon]

@@Steve1989MRE I know, right? Funny thing, I cannot drink coffee. Makes me violently ill. Don't know how I made it through six years in the Navy without drinking coffee and without getting a tattoo.

[@diegow7504]

@@horusfalcon and no std? bro is the chosen one! thanks for your service :)

[@horusfalcon]

@@diegow7504 Y'know, you're right, but I don't know how that happened either...

[@zickykane5206]

You know when its a French ration, its going to be amazing. The French really know how to do rations. Even gave them a bottle a wine. That's so ritzy. Awesome vid, Steve. :D You truly know how to appreciate ration food.

[@MistyMichaels-h6x]

5:12- 5:18 had me giggling , I watched it many times and just couldn't get enough of just feeling like ... happy happy happy right along with ya Steve ❤🙏. God bless you for gifting smiles and laughter along with knowledge.

[@ming-yichiu2297]

watched him for several years, almost never see him talk with that much joy.

[@hoilst265]

"IT'S JUST PURE BUTTER AND GOODNESS!" - and there you have it: the secret to all French cuisine.

[@jaysea5939]

@@hoilst265 very little a whole stick of butter can't make taste better

[@jasonsharpe9501]

Hey Steve, we are just glad you're back.

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice!

[@MukbangMukbangMukbang111]

Great stuff! So many KZbinrs lose it over the years but this fella is still going strong!

[@misterhat5823]

That's because so many KZbinrs try to cash in and interrupt videos to shill everything from garbage VPNs to investments scams. Steve, on the other hand, just likes sharing his MREs.

[@kimberlyorr]

The tapenade et al would blend perfectly with the wine and enhance the flavors. I’m shouting into the void, “Steve, open the wine!”

[@dannyhoward3437]

I wore my “Let’s get this out on to a tray” t-shirt to family Thanksgiving dinner this year. Big hit.

[@tgapmax4051]

Where do we find Steve1989 merch?

[@johnlucas6683]

Nice!

[@Rick-dzm]

@@tgapmax4051 check description

[@dannyhoward3437]

@@tgapmax4051hit the tee spring link in his bio or in the info section under this video.

[@octane781]

8:32 Dear Santa, please bring Steve a new lighting fixture for Christmas 🎁🛷

[@brandonhill4921]

Nice!

[@Ajaah667]

As a french guy following you from a long time (but rarely commenting)! Îm happy to see you enjoy a french MRE, take care bro 😉

[@jackfoxxbatt1691]

A unique joy and delight that Steve has from that unique MRE, they definitely made my day! It's amazing to see how this amazing guy enjoying the truly great and unique food he deserves.

[@southside6093]

*This might be the best MRE I’ve ever seen. Nice!*

[@mathewduty2390]

so like not once in my life have i ever really been interested in MREs, but damn are you videos consistently high quality and informative. Not only that but I can tell you have the passion for it and really is watching someone explain something their truly passionate about ever boring?

[@jamieseed]

Steve, may all your holidays be out on a tray and all your christmases be…nice. I love what you do so much. Thank you

[@Tinytraveler]

This was a great watch, fantastic video. Always wishing you the best from Canada!

[@davidseeman6073]

Merry Christmas Steve, been a rough day today so thank you for making it somewhat brighter

[@Steve1989MRE]

Merry Christmas dude, this month will be a good one if you get it out onto a tray. nice alright cool, see ya

[@anonymbenutzer885]

Merry Christmas to both of you, Steve and his fans (me included) are a great community and i love you all

[@gr33nsk1n]

Merry Christmas dude!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Wowzers! Wild ration dude, you really came back at us with something new new this time! Very cool :)

[@moriganna67ify]

This has got to be the fanciest and delightful ration. Plus 2 videos. Steve, you rock! 😊❤

[@blueclothes1]

Happy holidays to you Steve!

[@baddudecornpop7328]

A non thirst-provoking, enjoyable MRE review. Great for morale.

[@earthenjadis8199]

Also low in acidity to the point it was decadent.

[@RT-qd8yl]

These reviews keep me regular

[@aaronschuschu4314]

Steve likes French rations, Ian likes French guns. Nice.

[@jfb.8746]

Yes 2 of my favorite youtubers are francophiles in their own way. NICE

[@Brinewind]

Glad you still make these videos. Lowkey genuine passion, great music, fantastic presentation, and not a single missed beat on any of those fronts, still. Nice.

[@allecwilliams8378]

Thank you for another class act. no commercial video

[@JasonLihani]

So cool this ration exists. Thank you, Steve!

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

Love an upload with a nice gusset. It's a satisfying word and I don't hear it often enough. A nice hiss is icing on this festive cake.

[@justins21482]

Ive never been so hungry from a MRE as watching this one in particular! leave it to the french to toss in a bottle of wine, bless these people!

[@Baron_Lio]

What an amazing video, and a great way to share with all of us, thank you for your hard work!

[@frowny15]

A holiday miracle! Nice! Thanks for the upload, Steve! Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey frowny Happy Holidays to you and yours. nice alright cool, see ya!

[@the_bit_janitor]

Great video review as usual! I have been watching your reviews of MREs for a couple of years now and I always find them to be informative and sometimes surprising! keep up the good work!

[@jorgeortiz41395]

KZbin algorithm has brought me back to this absolute legend Nice

[@jfb.8746]

Same. NICE

[@SasjaE]

Stationed at an HQ in former Yugoslavia in '93 where the ze French had their staff company. We had an endless supply of French rations. It was pure luxury.

[@theleap2946]

Damn, I feel full and satisfied from just watching this!

[@brenthaymon280]

I was thinking the same thing. 😊

[@jackdub7740]

always a pleasure to share a meal with you Steve. thanks for all the great entertainment. I hope you have a merry Christmas and happy holidays

[@sevenshooter2987]

Merry Christmas Steve

[@robertryden8036]

I have had the pleasure of enjoying everything here. To get them together as a meal in the field is plain respect for your military. Thank you steve.

[@TheDave1374]

Fantastic review, enjoyed it a lot, thanks Steve

[@WilliamEspinosa-f8d]

It's always a pleasure to find a new Steve1989MRE video waiting for me. You are appreciated sir. Love and respect from Maine ❤️ 🙌 🇺🇸

[@trairoberts8945]

My boyfriend and I got so excited seeing your notifications! We’ll be watching together. Thanks for spoiling us

[@kellyharper367]

Happy holidays to everyone! I can't think of a more festive way for we fans to celebrate the season than this video!

[@ThingsThatIDo]

You spoil us Steve with your quick posts

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice

[@Wolvenmoon]

Never gets old, been watching your videos since the beginning! i remember asking if you were okay once because you were shaking from excitement so badly your video was moving lol. Happy holidays friend!

[@LimuEmu420]

Aaayyeee thanks again for another awesome video Steve. Thiss one might have even topped the Reindeer casserole. What a treat 😎

[@thomashowe855]

I used to enjoy eating mres and had had a few American ones (I was introduced to it by you) but was diagnosed with Celiac disease about half a year ago. While I can’t eat MREs anymore, I can sure as hell enjoy these videos.

[@joshjohnson6942]

Orange Carrot Cocktail...Fruit! Love it.

[@Bismarck9771]

Steve I love your channel I’ve been watching for years!

[@159630tomwazhear]

Super cool ration, thanks, Steve!

[@William_Borgeson]

And thank you for sharing it with us Steve, greatly appreciated!

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

that self-heating coffee pouch is awesome

[@ChamonixHouse884]

Scrolled so far down to find this but it's sick

[@willycarle3088]

you can found it in supermarkets and gas stations everywhere in France

[@Vago_Vagueto]

Since i stared watching your videos ice tried a couple different MREs randomly,but the day has come and this is the one i definitely NEED to try.

[@Platycqb]

Me: The video is short! Oh, that’s probably because it’s only a meal, not a 24 hours MRE. Turns out it’s because Steve went to town on the food and drinks. 😂 I kept laughing at your reactions all through the tasting. 👍🏻

[@throwbacksonly]

Thank you so much for getting me through so many hard nights. I’ve always loved your videos and calm demeanor. Nice hisssssss🎉

[@kevinmathis1278]

Thanks Steve! Awesome reviews lately. Happy Holidays!

[@StrangerOman]

It is soooo festive, amazing selection of food. And the wine? Luxury. Nice.

[@B1Gdipper]

W😮W! I remember the other French MRE review S89 did; that was pretty impressive too! THE French certainly know how to eat in style, even at war! I thought S89 sounded like he was going into throes of ecstasy over this MRE🥴 I wouldn't have swopped or given away the plonk🍷 I would've chugged it! NOT DUI but FUI (Fighting Under the Influence).

[@jakeurrutia3206]

Wow! This brings joy. Merry festivities!

[@carltonbanks1240]

Steve can I get a nice for this Active Duty soldier? Your content always brings me joy and when I break out a chili mac mre I always tell the guys "lets get this out onto a tray"

[@JJ-qc2on]

Iconic! ❤love your podcasts from the 🇬🇧

[@Darththorn]

It’s really beginning to feel like Christmas now that Steve is blessing us. 🙏

[@HumTrees]

Now THAT is a beautiful ration! Happy Holidays, Steve!

[@juanzingarello4005]

Trust the French to add wine in their MRE. 😂

[@mantia39]

This is lovely! Imagine the morale boost from this! Very impressive France.

[@92greenz34]

Two in one day!? It’s a holiday miracle!

[@michaelreeves6565]

This is an amazing Christmas gift to be sure...thanks Steve! Nice!!

[@oOignignoktOo1]

Bon appétit Steve!

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice!

[@SmittyMRE]

Oooh I've always known you'd end up with one of these. One video I've been waiting to see for awhile. Thanks!

[@jcamp148]

Hell yea. Its always a treat when you upload!

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey thanks for stopping by!

[@jcamp148]

@Steve1989MRE thank you for doing what you do!

[@Deluxedracula]

Steve’s soothing and consistent presence in our lives. Nice! Also like how he just casually reads French now too 🧐

[@kyles5513]

First, I would down that bottle of wine, then sit back and take my time enjoying that, then pass out after.

[@SendMeBeetPics]

It looks perfect for a lakeside picnic.

[@katierose8267]

Thank you Steve!! Merry Christmas!!

[@bobbyhill7948]

Would be cool to see the US do a ration like this

[@CongressSux1776]

Damn it Bobby, you know that ain’t gonna happen, son.

[@everythingsalright1121]

They barely value their soldiers so probably not

[@craggleshenanigans]

From what I've read, the US usually makes fresh-cooked food during holidays (like thanksgiving or Christmas). And yes, the food reaches as far as the frontlines (there was an infamous story during WWII, IIRC it was battle of Hurtgen Forest where soldiers died bringing food). So yeah, their logistics are built just like that

[@trikstari7687]

I'm sure we did at one point, probably not anymore because something something offensive blah blah marginalized communities. We're not allowed to have our own culture anymore thanks to lunatics.

[@josephpotter5766]

Couldn't put the bottle of wine in there, too many of your soldiers are kids below the age where they can drink. Though to be fair to the US, that's mainly due to the fact your age to drink is absurdly high, every army recruits kids.

[@uzaiyaro]

That’s actually really kind of the French military to give their soldiers something like this. I’m all for it. What a morale boost it must be.