Homemade MREs from HEB

[@NewHampshireJack]

Never, will we trade the valuable information, inspiration and new ideas DBA presents for a new camera lens. Stuff happens, no apology needed. You have a successful formula and we hope that you will never change your style.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much. That means a lot!

[@rojatex55]

The first store was founded in 1905 by Florence Butt. Her son was Howard Edward Butt. ( HEB )

[@rojatex55]

We're so Thankful they shortened the name. Can you imagine The Butt Store or Butt's. 🤔😂

[@NewHampshireJack]

Thank you for that bit of history. Small shops that grew into large successful businesses were part of the American. The ones that are still with us make my day!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

What a success story to get past the name and be the biggest Butt in Texas!

[@susanbrannan248]

During the severe flooding in Houston a few years ago their trucks were lined up waiting to take huge food donations to the people. I love that store but I don't live in Texas.

[@ritasmoot1823]

@@dadbudgetadventures😂🤣😅🤣😂

[@rojatex55]

We are spoiled. Bucees and HEB. Thanks for visiting Texas. 🇨🇱

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Y’all done ruined me

[@sixpakshaker88]

What is the Chile flag for?

[@redwolfexr]

I pass by Bucees more than I stop, they are always crowded during the day and at night they shut down all the food lines. Prices are a bit high for the food. I wanted to like them more, and I DO stop there sometimes though.

[@RicG.]

Having lived in Texas for 25 years, I can tell you that the locals call it H-E-B just as you described it. The company started in 1905 by Florence Butt in Kerrville and she called it C. C. Butt Grocery Store. In 1919, Howard Edward Butt, Florence's youngest son, took over the store upon his return from World War I. And then he started calling it H-E-B, for obvious reasons. It now has about 420 locations in Texas and Mexico.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s great info, thanks!

[@PlayaSinNombre]

you mean they had a totally legitimate right to call it "Butt's"? and they passed on that? dude...

[@Zealot_of_Malice]

Didn't the company also make Piggly Wiggly

[@RicG.]

@@Zealot_of_Malice No. Piggly Wiggly was started by a family in Memphis.

[@Zealot_of_Malice]

@RicG. Ah C&S wholesale my bad

[@bevintx5440]

The Bourbon Cookies are a British classic. Of course, they call cookies biscuits, so you can find an entry in Wikipedia on “Bourbon Biscuit”, but nothing on “Bourbon Cookie”. That article says, “The Bourbon name, dating from the 1930s, comes from the former French and Spanish royal House of Bourbon”. So it doesn’t have anything to do with alcohol.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

There it is. Thanks!

[@RicG.]

If you ever go back to Texas, check out HEB's other branded chain called Central Market. GREAT specialty store with lots of wonderful, unique options. There are 10 locations mostly in the Austin, Dallas, and Houston areas.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

We will be back next year. I’ll be sure to look for it.

[@sixpakshaker88]

Thanks for hitting HEB, Mr Butt made a great company. My Mom keeps hitting up her grand daughter (that works for corporate) to open one in her home town.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Send them to Tennessee. We need this!

[@stevenrogers4832]

Good morning Brother. HEB is initials of the founder Howard Edward Butt, founded in 1919, in Kerville Texas. Howards Mother actually started the grocery store, Florence Butt, in 1905, in Kerville Texas. We call it HEB, just the letters. We are very lucky to have such a diligent person such as yourself, bringing us great ideas in an entertaining format. My Wife, and myself so look forward to your new vids each week. Bless you, and your Family. See you on the trail.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much! I guess it’s a good thing they didn’t call the store Butt’s 🫤

[@TXLawman1981]

We call it H E B. And HEB is amazing as an institution here in Texas. They will fast deploy teams after disasters to get communities services restored. They sent mobile pharmacies to areas affected by Harvey. They are a great company.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That is impressive. I love companies that support others in need.

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

Heck we hardly ate meat growing up in the summer. All we ate was garden produce. It didn't hurt us.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah, that’s a good part of a lot of folks’ existence. Meat isn’t always an option.

[@remirez2k3]

i know your mres tend to be from oe location builds but for your everyday use versions one thing i suggest is going to asian markets for 9-15 dollars you can get a 100 count pack of 3 in 1 instant coffee mixes that are so good

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have yet to find those locally but I keep hearing about them. Kinda like Bigfoot

[@HikerDoc]

You have now experienced the trifecta of Texas greatness: H-E-B, Buc-ee's, and Whole Foods. Everything is bigger in Texas. The grocery stores, convenience stores, and natural markets!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I need to relocate. That’s some amazing stuff.

[@alishaparr577]

HEB is one of the stores local to me. Thanks for trying the sort of foods I take on the road with me as a Truck Driver.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Such a cool store!

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

The soup could also be poured over the rice.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

For sure. If you wanted to make the soup your entree you could add that rice and make an amazing meal.

[@donannsmith5574]

South Texas here and HEB is everywhere. Really spoils you, but they have a tendency to carry store brands on cookies in particular. Gotta hit Wal-Mart up for some items they just don't carry any longer and that's saying something for all the items HEB carries. Great content. Appreciate the work you do putting the meals together.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I can’t wait to get back out to Texas and hit up HEB again.

[@craigr6186]

I have taken to grocery shopping with your rules in mind

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@Brykk]

Great video. How about doing a “deluxe 24 hour mre”? Maybe be structured around higher level meals that would make other hikers jealous. Lol Maybe even use items you can make at home and vacuum pack?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great idea. Might just have to try that.

[@dougbotimer8005]

I’m with you on instant coffee. I’m a dark roast fan. Nescafé Classico is my favorite instant.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ll watch for it and give it a try!

[@JAB671]

To my knowledge have never seen the Hereford pouch brisket. Dangit! I have some of their seasoned beef crumbles, spicy seasoned beef crumbles, meatballs in sauce and roast beef in gravy in pouches (as well as the same roast beef in gravy in cans). Now I really want to try that brisket. I know you have said you prefer cans for emergency storage but I prefer pouches when I can get stuff I want to store in them. The reasons are: if conditions become less than ideal, pouches don't rust, pouches also don't dent, I can store what would be a whole shelf full of cans in a shoebox sized tote if I have pouches. Cans do have some advantages, though. No critter is going to chew into a can (not sure if that is a problem with pouches), it is easier to find a greater variety of stuff in cans and, unless you find pouch stuff at a discount store, you often get as much or more in a can than in a pouch for less money. This was a fun video as always. Thanks for suffering the heat if the studio for us!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I think it’s a good idea to have some of both. That way if one becomes compromised somehow you have options. As long as you have SOMETHING on hand you’re doing better than most.

[@JAB671]

@@dadbudgetadventures Yep. SHTF can be a personal event, too. My job of 15 years got eliminated for budget reasons right at the start of the pandemic. I found a temp job here and there but having a good supply of shelf stable food meant my trips to the grocery could be supplemental - just for fresh meat and produce so I wasn't always eating canned stuff, dry beans, etc. - and that I wasn't going to go hungry until I got a new, full time job almost two years (a year and ten months) later.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Job loss is one of those prepping issues so many people disregard. But it’s such a reality. I hope things are better for you now.

[@michaelwatts3342]

Another fantastic video. Thank you for all the home made MRE’s ideas. The variety of your meals is part of the appeal of your channel. 👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks! I’m having fun with this.

[@pamking8137]

Just found your channel! Moving to TN in May from Texas! Gonna miss my HEB!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m already looking toward the next trip to Texas so I can go back to HEB!

[@ZTRAVLR]

THANKS DBA, TIME FOR ANOTHER GREAT VID,....Z...SORRY BOUT YOUR CAM

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It happens. Thanks for the plate. That thing is nice!

[@ZTRAVLR]

@@dadbudgetadventures YW, GLAD U LIKE IT. YES GRAVITY SUCKS.

[@DigitalPetrol]

Thanks for another great video. Maybe somewhere down the line you could do a few "Favorites" episodes. Like mains, snacks, or whatever.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I definitely want to do that. I keep finding so many new things I kinda need to revisit some of the best.

[@displacedyankee7819]

Going to keep my eyes open for those Gits. Thanks for the heads up

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I wish I could find more of them locally. Those are perfect for this use.

[@TheFlipCommander]

Keep up the great videos I run across your channel looking for MRE ideas you rock on them awesome ideas from you and the viewers

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@pamhutzell8268]

I saw that yesterday in big lots! Looked good!!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

😎

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Have you tried Nescafé cafe de olla instant coffee yet? I bet you’ll enjoy it. It has a hint of cinnamon and caramelized sugar in it.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have not, but I’ll certainly look for it!

[@onlyinparadise4613]

@@dadbudgetadventures they don’t sell individual packets though. Only glass jars.

[@Yourlocalyxrii]

I live in Texas and the nearest HEB is 75 miles away. Well worth the drive!! Love it! Can you do an Aldi’s MRE?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Here ya go! Homemade MRE From Aldi Revisited kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3nVYpqYZs2irdk

[@willsmith475]

Expiration dates are a suggestion and not rule of thumb. I have had stuff that was a one year date but 4 years later they where still good as long as they are stored properly

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yep. But you have to know a little about the contents to determine if they are still safe. Some things go bad much faster than others. Package type and ingredients are huge factors in how long something can be trusted for safe consumption.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Amazon does sell oxygen absorbers that you can toss in with your MRE's before you seal the mylar bag

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have some I got for dry packing storables. They are great to have on hand.

[@jacktough]

Really enjoying this series 👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@BandGeek2210]

Another GREAT video. A side note. I use the bags..1 lb that coffee comes in for “ prepper storage”. Why? Well….they are more rugged than the ordinary plastic clear bags….they are resealable….like a zip lock…and since lm already buying the coffee…it’s a good repurpose. So my dry socks…in a coffee bag….my fire start stuff…in a coffee bag……things like hard candy and coffee packets like you use…in a coffee bag. All get labeled with duct tape and a sharpie. You have great knowledge you are sharing…you are HELPING people have the means to prepare “ MRE” for any emergency that may beset them. Screw the nay sayers and haters…do what you’re doing…..you are doing it RIGHT

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s kinda brilliant! I’m all about repurposing for practical use. Thanks for sharing that bit of knowledge and strategy!

[@judithrichardson8213]

Hi DBA. Over here in the UK we tend to call the bourbon biscuits/cookies bore bon biscuits, don't ask me why, it is just how I was told they were pronounced. They have always been my second favourite biscuit, only beaten by an all butter shortbread biscuit. If you ever find a proper Scottish made shortbread you will not be sorry. By the way, I know everyone is different, but I do not like dunking any sandwich type biscuit, or chocolate covered ones, but I do like dunking plain ones. Much love and respect, as always, from me Jo, here in South East England. xx

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks for checking in. It’s always amazing to hear from viewers so far away!

[@BangkokJohn]

Thank you so much, informative and fun to watch. Also, Thanks for adding the price of the meals.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re quite welcome

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

I love pickles. My brother always gave me his pickles off his burgers. ❤ I need to try those milder bagged pickles yum

[@dadbudgetadventures]

These were so good!

[@michaeladair9057]

HEB originally started in Kerrville Tx. The man that started the store was named Harold Edward Butts. HEB are his intials.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Glad they went with the initials and not the last name 😳

[@dracphelan]

We call it H-E-B. It is the initials of the man who founded the company, Howard E. Butts.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks for the info!

[@drdaveaz967]

One heck of a drive from Arizona to Texas but beginning to think I might have to do it. Spend a few $$$$ but come up with a months worth of DDAMs. When we're "road" tripping in the Prius (don't laugh too hard - 48 MPG, climate control all night long, sleeps two cozily and IMHO one heck of a stealth camper) we nicknamed our meals DDAMs (Dr Dave's Adventure Meals). Now if I could just pull the trigger on that lift kit and larger tires - lol! Thanks for another GREAT video!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

No shame in having an epic stealth machine like that, especially in this economy!

[@Bucky1836]

i been debating on getting a hybrid as well for going to Mississippi and Alabama from Texas

[@karenbruster1693]

This was a very interesting video; I liked the rice. I am going to go look for it. Thank you for hanging in there even though the camara didn't

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@blugnu1]

HEB is my neck of the woods. Thanks!

[@blugnu1]

I don’t know what I would do without an HEB!

[@blugnu1]

Howard E Butt

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I wish I was closer. Such an awesome store.

[@KimSchwenck-wm2kj]

Love Love Love our HEB stores, they are the best! Here Everything’s Better

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I am a fan for sure.

[@TheJkilla11]

Neat! You dont make enough vids. I watched your older stuff about how to prepare for things and mindsets etc. very awesome content, I wish you would make some more of that as well if your willing! thanks again!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I really do need to get back to doing more of those. Thanks for watching!

[@annieloohoo1]

Just found your videos!! Love them & thanks for the how to's!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@wretchedmess]

Thanks for another interesting video! I wonder if you could use the mylar bag and the fuel for the Barocook to make your own ration heater? That thing looks like it gets hot and it might melt the mylar...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Might be an interesting experiment. Great idea!

[@imagenethompson7249]

Thank you for sharing your time and giving others an idea of a starting point.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re quite welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@lukebull5343]

Camera issues didnt bother me! Great vid! Loved your food picks!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@ritasmoot1823]

I found the honeycomb bites on Amazon. Really enjoyed this one. Great idea to have two MREs. Thanks for showing us what the soups look like. You are so good at describing the flavors and textures as you try things. Another good one!! Still waiting for a Menard’s MRE. 🤪

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Menard’s is coming up soon! We went last weekend but I have one in line ahead of it so it will be here before you know it!

[@ritasmoot1823]

@@dadbudgetadventures sweet!

[@travisquinney1739]

The beat grocery store in Texas!!! HEB was started by the Butt family in Texas over 100yrs ago

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s pretty amazing

[@Olyphoto7]

This makes the third place I need to visit in Texas; Franklin’s BBQ, Bucee’s, and H.E.B. I may need a trailer to bring home all the goodies I expect to find.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Better take a good cooler (or portable fridge) because the fresh food rocks too.

[@chuck830]

Another great video. Keep'em coming.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@douglassnyder8163]

Also thank for introducing me to the Barocook i use it for work

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s awesome! I love to hear the things I recommend are useful to others!

[@davinci3259]

I usually add hot sauce and banana peppers to canned chili but I bet that jalapeno rice mixed in the chili would have been good as well.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

For sure it would!

[@Bucky1836]

was overnight stocker for HEB 2 years just shopped there a few hurs ago lol

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I loved that store! Need one closer to home!

[@paulhearn9842]

Another great video. Just wish we had HEB up here in the top of Texas.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Man I wish I had it anywhere in the same state with me!

[@timothyjohnson5758]

HERE EVERYTHINGS BETTER

[@kennycraven2648]

😂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I mean, you’re not wrong

[@DDiskin69]

Hello again. I am Jewish, so I think I can make this comment. Maybe H*E*B is Jewish owned? Great video, as always. Think this one will make it to my favorites playlist as a re-watch. Made me really want to visit this store and look for some of these items. Thank you again for an excellent video, and please keep 'em coming

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much. It’s definitely one of my favorite stores so far.

[@charlesflorea9741]

Have you ever thought about putting in some energy gels in your packs??? I always have several in my packs as well as some in my MRE bags.. Wal-Mart has several different varieties back in the sporting goods section..

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have not. Might need to look for those.

[@Klev-bl1qw]

Another drink you can try is the keurig cappuccino kcups. You can just open them up and pour the contents in your hot water.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I haven’t tried doing K-Cups without the Keurig but I may see what happens when you try alternative prep methods.

[@Klev-bl1qw]

This will only work with the cappuccino as it is a powder mix, not a ground coffee.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That makes sense. I always thought the coffee was real grounds. Cappuccino or hot chocolate would work the other way. That’s a great suggestion. Sometimes I find the k- cups and not much else so that gives an option.

[@CMarie404]

I'm going to start travelling just to go to all sorts of different grocery stores😆 All looks good!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s kinda becoming my life lately 😀

[@charylliss3741]

Really enjoyed this double header 😍💯

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Cool! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bradleyestes6270]

Per Google, there isn't an HEB within 100 miles from SC, but I would love to check that place out.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah it’s a haul. This one was six hours from home

[@misolgit69]

we have chocolate bourbon sandwich biscuits in UK made for dunking in hot tea, I use the 'one cup' powdered soup pouches as a way to bulk out the calories in Ramen only by a small amount you get a thicker richer broth, trick is to match the soup to the flavour pack in the Ramen

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a great idea!

[@aaronrhoades509]

My first experience with HEB grocery store. what is in a place called H-E-B that was Hurst euless Bedford in the fort Worth area of loop 121 loop 183 loop 820 . I now live between Decatur Texas and Wichita falls Texas and I haven't seen an H-E-B here but I would have thoroughly appreciate one being built close to me !! But if that's where the store got its name from I don't know?? Great video always love watching❤😊👍🇨🇱

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you! So glad you liked it.

[@kimberlysandberg3058]

Thank you for these videos. I like that you do meals with meat as well as vegetarian. Meat might not always be available so it is good to know what vegetarian meals are tasty. Again thank you so much!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re quite welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@nuclearchef-san8304]

DBA, no need too apologize for broken camera gears,that happens if you have been around a bit.. You made due with another camera/lens even if video quality wasn’t the best.. I hope you can fix or replace the broken one,much luv friend, from Tokyo,Japan.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@frankgyomoryjr6167]

Your video quality seemed to be ok. If you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have thought of it at all. Regarding cameras, I used to photograph weddings and always had a back-up camera with me (and had to use it once). Keep those vids coming!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s not something everyone would notice but it was so glaringly clear to me that I knew there would be comments about it. I hate it too because I had my gear so dialed in to look a certain way and now I have to start over 🫤

[@woodrowcolvin8705]

I need new glasses anyway I thought it was just me . I wish our local stores had a wider selection of the Hereford pouch meats. We have meatballs and the taco filling ones. Great video other than a convenience store you've covered every store we have in our area in Florida.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I haven’t tried the taco filling yet. The meatballs were ok, but not great. That brisket really surprised me.

[@10xshooters]

Do they ship dry goods?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I bet they do but I can’t say for sure.

[@guyshannon7732]

Sorry about your camera but I didn't notice much difference. I will have to check out these stores in Texas when I get down there. I live in a small Canadian city so the best we get are the regular grocery stores and a Wal Mart super center.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s a risk of the trade I guess. I can’t wait to go back to Texas and hit up HEB again. That place is so cool.

[@HenryBowman76]

My family calls it Heeb also, just because😂. HEB was a huge customer of my father’s business for many years. Us Texans are definitely spoiled with our HEBs.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s an amazing store. Good to hear we weren’t the only ones calling it Heeb 😂

[@theanonymousprepperchannel]

You just made a valuable point with the honey. It wouldn't be a bad idea being a prepper myself. I carry single serve honey packets usually 4 or 5. A couple for tea and a couple for a sugar boost. Best part they weigh practically nothing. Good to always carry some or add to mres

[@dadbudgetadventures]

And they can be used for medicine and first aid as well as for bartering.

[@theanonymousprepperchannel]

@@dadbudgetadventures indeed also very wise information! 👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@diverblc]

The nearest HEB is 90 miles! They are amazing!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’d drive that to go there. For me it’s about 600 😬

[@ckelley6940]

Very interesting items,all new to me, except for coffee brand. Sorry to hear about equipment damage.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a risk of doing anything with camera gear. I just hate it was my favorite lens. 😔

[@HFVidShotz]

Appreciate the HEB vid. Just had a new one open near me. Previous one was about 25 miles away. TBH haven't went to it yet, been crazy busy since opening beginning of April. Will visit it soon. Which one did you visit? Thanks DBA!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

This one was in Plano. It was the closest to where we were staying in Irving.

[@marcosrubio3065]

the peanuts are pronounced Ha-Po-Nes and it means Japanese style peanuts, which should be coated with a thin shell and are very popular in Mexico.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@slade7499]

Thanks again for another great video. I see the link for your truckers lunch box. How have you liked that one? I've been shopping for one and am very nervous to buy nameless Chinese company products, but it's all I can find. Have you ever had problems with it being too small? Have you considered doing an MRE from an ethnic grocery (Latin, Asian, Indian, African, etc.)? It would be neat if you are looking for a challenge.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ve done one from our international market but not a specific ethnic store. I like this lunchbox but I do wish it was bigger. This is a bit limiting. It works great though.

[@MinuteMan1999]

Question: All things considered like flavor, packaging, price... Which honey product would you choose if you had to pick one for all future MREs, the honey comb bite or the honey in the squeeze pouch?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’d pick the little red pouches just because the bites aren’t in the best individual containers. They are great for a kit that’s well taken care of but not so much for one that might be treated roughly like for a through hike.

[@rockyraab8290]

Utah is a looooong way from an HEB, but I can at least look for similar things here. BTW, the auto-focus issue was not nearly as distracting as your sometimes jerky editing. As you mentioned, #2 (the first one) had far too much food for a single meal. For most folks, anyway. Instant coffee is a necessary evil for travel; thanks for giving honest opinions on various kinds.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Glad to help where I can!

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Would adding a little water to the trucker’s lunch box make it steam and thereby, make it hotter or cook faster?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s how I use it. It’s not that it makes steam, it doesn’t get that hot. It just focuses the heat better.

[@05weasel]

If you’re ever on the east coast (VA, NC, SC mostly) you should give Food Lion a try. Nothing special and probably won’t be much of a challenge, just a regional grocery chain.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I do some camping in NC once in a while. Might see if I can find one while I’m there.

[@05weasel]

@@dadbudgetadventures they were started in NC, pretty plentiful here

[@dougbotimer8005]

#2 looks like a good MRE for someone working outdoors and burning calories. #1 looks like lots of nutrition too.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely!

[@soyoucametosee7860]

God blessed Texas with HEB.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

For real!

[@curtwinterstein1067]

Dude! I love your channel! Dealing with the politics of food is a pain in the pot!😆 I got it from my mom ("I'm a fish eating vegetarian...") **OR** "I only eat thus and such! It's enough to make me wanna become a liberal democrat and go on a three state killing spree with a weed whacker!! (The problem is that I can never find an extension cord long enough, and I always have trouble with those string spools!🤨) Anyway, the stuff you find always gives me ideas and inspiration... Rock On!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

🤣

[@SethCohn23]

Fan of sweetened condensed milk packets, way more expensive than a can, but single serving. Will have to try the brisket. Always a fan of the Indian meals with rice, so many options, and yes, adding meat is trivial for those who want: chicken, tuna, beef, pork, etc.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Those packets are a game changer for people who travel with coffee. Much easier to keep up with.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Another great video DBA, keep em coming. Have you ever done an MRI from a Piggly Wiggly supermarket? I'm starting to hate your videos because I always find something on them that I want to try (you cost me money lol), but I'm a keep watchin'.🤠 Have a great week. JT

[@dadbudgetadventures]

So we have a love/hate thing going on 😂. I haven’t done the Pig yet but I think there’s one just across the state line from me. Might have to give it a go.

[@lindakmckinney]

how bout a list of what in the MRE so we have it for a shopping list, please. Would like for all your MRE's please.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

There’s actually a good reason why I don’t list the contents in the description box and it boils down to some people would pop in for the list, take a screenshot, and leave and that would destroy my algorithm. I’d be shooting myself in the foot and destroying the channel. It’s a great idea, but has a huge downside.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

You should try Wegmans. They advertise having 100+ stores in 8 states. They’re based in NY but have recently expanded down the east coast as far as North Carolina (NC has 4 all in the Raleigh area)

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Next time I’m camping in NC I’ll take a look!

[@reneerupert5830]

Great video!! You know what they say about opinions.... i dont know why people have to criticize what/how someone eats something. If you dont like it, leave. I enjoy your videos. If you think HEB is mind blowing you should visit a Meijier, man! you could spend aaalll day in that store and still not see everything! Im still aiming to get the cute little fridge. Have a good week and can't wait for the next video!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I do want to try Meijier but I have to find one at a reasonable distance. Seems like another amazing spot!

[@JodiFuller-t4u]

Add a pinch of salt takes the bitterness out. Love your videos

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good idea. Thanks!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

This was GREAT! I can imagine you’re looking for any excuse to get back to Texas so you can shop at HEB again. lol

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely!

[@thebadidealab3627]

I buy 3 in 1 instant coffee at the Asian market really good stuff

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ve heard tell of it but have yet to find it in my area.

[@williamsaunders9758]

I enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@nitrotmann]

Odd question for you. Could you do a video with a quick test on the trucker's lunch box to see if it could bake biscuits?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Ooh, I like that idea

[@nitrotmann]

@@dadbudgetadventures I'm a otr truck driver and have a roadpro 12v heated lunchbox. 8 homemade, frozen biscuits to about 3hrs to finish in it. I'm wondering if your trucker's lunchbox could do better. Thanks for the great content.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m gonna try it. That sounds like an awesome challenge.

[@madtownangler]

My dad used to have been hives when I was growing up. I had honey for breakfast every morning growing up. Also do you print what is in each MRE on the package when you make it?

[@madtownangler]

Or bee hives LOL. We had to wait for rainy days and weed wack around them. When I drove the tractor around the end of the garage where he kept the hives I couldnt wear a bright T-shirt or I'd get stung

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I don’t do that for the ones I make for videos. My personal use ones aren’t as screen-ready as these.

[@rob280]

Video quality was fine, I enjoyed it. I enjoy meat also, but I am more function over fashion, if the vegetarian meal taste good I am all for it.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Too many people let their ideology limit their willing to try new things. It’s a shame. They are missing out on some good stuff.

[@patnd5c68]

H-E-B are the initials of the son of the company's founder. His name was Howard E. Butt. We love H-E-B. Large stores with a great product selection, spacious well-lit aisles, and friendly helpful employees make the experience just about as good as grocery shopping gets. They've got a large variety of store-brand products which are available at really good prices. There's also huge selections of high quality products in their deli, including things like served-hot butter tortillas. Although we lived in the DFW area of northeast Texas for over fifteen years, we now live in South Louisiana. We still have kids and grandkids who are in the Dallas area and the Austin area. Whenever we go to visit, we make it a point to shop there. A friend who is originally from the Beaumont area has lunch once a month with some former coworkers, friends, and fellow ham radio operators. There's a very nice H-E-B just one mile from the restaurant where they regularly meet. Whenever we go (which is about a two hour drive), my wife places an H-E-B curbside pickup order the night before the trip. After lunch, we scoot over and our groceries are delivered curbside.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I would definitely go out of my way to shop there if we had one closer to us. It’s an amazing place.

[@thestraightupguide]

Ah, the chocolate bourbon biscuit... As a Brit, I'm contractually obliged to enjoy them. I can't eat chocolate any more (thanks, body) but I remember them fondly! 😅

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ll pick up that burden for you. Gladly!

[@patriot1902]

Heck ya. My wife, kids and I like our steaks cooked medium rare but not opposed to a vegetarian meal at all. Tell those haters to go pack sand!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Maybe they get so much meat it makes them go primitive. Hmm…

[@HamberlynnReid]

HEB is everywhere near me, the best version of the nuts you had are the plain japones with a small amount of Valentina hot sauce 🤌🏽

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Sounds pretty good!

[@BangkokJohn]

How do I get to part two?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Both parts are in this video