Homemade MRE from Family Dollar/Dollar Tree

[@wayneyork2181]

I applaud your willingness to mix foods, that I would not. Keep'em coming.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@Glocktech-ok9nt]

Love these mre videos 2 ideas first Walmart now has a lot of new pouch meals in the good and proper line that would make good mre’s and all the ones I’ve seen meet rules 2nd video idea is a cold weather mre that won’t be damaged by the cold

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m absolutely going to do some winter rations this year. And I’m going to go look for those meals too!

[@brucelarson4283]

I take the Hormel completes, and freeze dry them! Great lightweight camping food!👍

[@muddyshoesgardener]

That’s brilliant!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Gotta get me a freeze dryer first. One more reason.

[@nanaa3428]

We have a combo FD/DS store here where I am. I only go if I have to. I prefer going to the individual store. Love the videos.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@MistySlocomb]

I really love your videos. And sometimes you get really creative, which is neat.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@blackdevildog6416]

ON the Compleats, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, I was already well stocked with them. Chicken alfredo, Swedish meatballs, dumplings with chicken, and Salisbury steak. Three of each. With flame I could cook my breakfast no problem, but I'd throw two Compleats in my mussette bag for the day, with two big pinches of bread. While I was busy removing debris, I didn't have time to really cook anything, but the Compleats are already cooked, so I could rip one open, have my pinch of bread with it and it was already good to go. I love the Compleats, and after the hurricane I definitely stay well stocked on them. They also have a really decent shelf life, so I can maintain my stock for a good while.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah, if you find some you like they are a perfect prep food.

[@dougbotimer8005]

Glad you are wearing your safety glasses when doing dangerous stunts. The Classico is my favorite instant. It does work well as a base. I mix with 3-in-1 coffee, Maxim, to satisfy my sweet tooth on cold nights. Camping, a cup of Classico and oatmeal make a great breakfast.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s good to know. I’m not big on the instant stuff outside using it like this so I like hearing how it works best for others.

[@SethCohn23]

Same, its a good 'coffee' addon, for cocoa, chai, etc. Or with a Korean 3in1 to change coffee/cream/sugar ratio

[@reneerupert5830]

YEA!! Safety glasses for Sriracha! Enjoyed the video. I'll have to try the Underwood chicken spread, never had it. I like DT's boxes of tuna and chicken salad.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Those little kits with the crackers are really good. They make for a great snack.

[@pamhutzell8268]

I love to look for and buy things for a MRE. The candy I think was so cool , I never saw it before. Today iam going to eat one I bought. Thank you!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re quite welcome. I’m glad it inspired you!

[@choossuck7653]

I LOVE SUNDAY MORNING BAYYYYYBAYYYYY 🔥🔥🔥💀 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎉🎂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@jakeaurod]

I liked your opening statement. It really works with your closing statement. Also looking forward to the celebration special. Freeze-dried (puffed) peanut brittle is an interesting candy you should try if you haven't already. Peanut Butter Chicken is one of my favorite selections at the Chinese Buffet, so that mix looks attractive, even with sriracha.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Freeze dried peanut brittle sounds amazing. I need to find some!

[@jakeaurod]

@@dadbudgetadventures I got Andersen's Crazy Candy on clearance after the holidays last year. Other brands may be just as interesting.

[@roymcintyre579]

Now that fall is here. You should make a Meal Cold Weather or MCW. I have a few MCW's that I take with me when I am out in a deer blind. That way I always have a hot meal with me on those cold days in the woods. Great video today. I can't wait until next week's video drops.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I do plan on doing some cold weather rations this winter. It will be a good change of pace.

[@julierader5140]

I like the Hormel turkey and dressing. It reminds me of school lunch right before Thanksgiving.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m finally gonna break down and try that one soon.

[@jesseduncan9612]

Personally Nescafe is my go to instant coffee. Nescafe coffee made in Europe tends to be a little better. I brought some home from England last year and did a side by side comparison, and the European produced coffee smelled and tasted better. I've been able to find the European made coffee in small jars here in the states, but not in the tubes. Another interesting video, thanks again.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I need to see if I can find some and give it a try. Bet the have it at my international market.

[@davidharrison9178]

Me and my family are building home made mre's in the UK to your rules , making it a kind of competition to find the best items from small chain stores, keep it up we love it 👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That is so awesome! I’d love to see what you come up with.

[@After2100]

Another great video, I enjoy all the different foods that you try and put together 😎

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@Olyphoto7]

Breakfast + DBA = winning combination Haven’t tried any of the Underwood meats, maybe when I’m feeling brave 😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Get your nerve up then give it a go!

[@KarlaMalone-u9k]

We have one of the combo stores but the dollar tree was all ready there and then the family dollar moved into the space next door. They did combine it but I think the dollar tree already having a set space helped to keep it feeling like a regular dollar tree. And it seems like they usually have the main things I look for.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That worked out well then!

[@wretchedmess]

Great video! Just shows that you can come up with some components from nearly anywhere. If you don't like it, wait 8 hours without eating, and it will get more tempting and delicious the longer you wait😁 I was really pulling for a chicken, peanut butter, sriracha bite! It would be like thai peanut sauce! I bet peanut butter would be good in some of those Indian meals...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

For sure. Hunger is a great motivator.

[@jeffbrown9648]

Used to love Family Dollar. Ours closed about the time our dollar General opened, wish we had it back. Waiting for our new DG market to open! Thanks for the video!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re very welcome!

[@bonapartedavinci]

Thank you for taking my PPE for the sriracha comment seriously! 😂 And even though you dropped food on the floor, at least you didn't get anything on you this time!!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Gotta protect my eyes. Glad y’all are looking out for me.

[@douglassnyder8163]

Thanks

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re very welcome

[@markviers998]

It's all about taste, I love that flavor of coffee but I do tend to under mix it to give me that almost expresso kick. On the chicken meat and peanut butter, I'd totally try that combo, like you said it's already in Thai cooking. We don't have any of the combo stores here so I can't comment about those.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely. Everyone has a different perspective on food. Eat and drink what YOU like.

[@TaiKiGU]

The channel Tasting History with Max Miller did an episode on 1920 school lunches, which featured a tomato-peanut butter soup.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I love that channel! Haven’t seen that one though. Gonna go look for it.

[@elizabethhallmark6581]

I use the Nescafé Classico to make iced coffee with creamer added… much better flavor iced than hot!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I need to try that!

[@shirleyclarke4867]

Like you, I too, was excited to see our Family Dollar merge with the Dollar Tree. However, I was, like you, very disappointed. I prefer to go to the Dollar General as their sales and overall prices/products are better. Thanks again for taking time to inform/entertain us with your videos 😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesmiller6834]

The whole MRE experience is an adventure; It could be thrilling or a bust. The only way to know, is to try you're own "put together". Keep them coming. Family Dollar's in my local area (a relative term) are east 26 mi R/t and west 42 mi R/t. Dollar Tree are at least 80 mi R/t. I'm near Edwards AFB for reference.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m glad you’re enjoying these. I’m having fun making them.

[@HobbesBaxter]

DBA: "I wonder if they make a spicy chicken?" Me: "I don't think so, but I bet he can with some sriracha in a pouch!" and you did! Enjoy your sandwich tomorrow. Family -Dollar-Tree Looks like the closest combo store is a bit of a drive from me, but I'll keep my eyes open for when they open one closer or if I am in that area. Great video today. I'm wondering what a Thanksgiving themed show would look like... Short notice, I know but there is always Christmas! No worries about the charcuterie. Heck, it was only about 2 years ago that I figured out what it was. In fact, my wife even bought me the "shark-coochie" board off of Amazon because she thought it was so funny that I had no idea...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah, the term shark coochie is part of our household vocabulary now!

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

You are so right about limited selections in the combo stores. I know Family Dollar plans on closing a lot of stores in 2025. I hope they don't get mine. Best place for me to buy pets supplies in a rush on the way home home work. I retired early but still shop there when I'm in town to check on mom.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Our FD store closed a few months ago and it really surprised me. I thought it was doing well. At least I have a DG nearby and my Dollar Tree I can walk to if needed.

[@jakeaurod]

If tariffs go into effect, then stores that get a lot from China may have to close more branches.

[@robertgregory5260]

Cool. I am sure we will soon be getting a combo store out here. Good to avoid. Hormel Completes is what it is.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It was so disappointing. I had hoped for something at least good, but nooooo.

[@CherylOstrowskiKass]

I grew up poor. Potted meat, spam and vienna sausages were a main stay in our household. Skinless hotdogs or vienna sausages were made with boxed mac and cheese. The mac was made with blue bonnet margarine and powdered milk. I do not eat that anymore. Even though, my son loved it as a kid. But, I still eat spam and potted meat. I eat the potted meat on bagel crisps and melba toast. I fry spam and put it on toast. I top it with a sunny side up egg. Sending good vibes your way. Have a great week.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@amywilson1046]

My dad ate tuna salad sandwiches with peanut butter smeared on the bread. I’m pretty sure I also ate it that way at times when I was pretty young. Peanut butter sandwich with tomato soup or chili is also pretty dang good.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely! Not sure about the tuna thing though.

[@pajeeping]

We just had spaghetti last night and didn't have any parmesan cheese. I briefly thought about adding Franks hot sauce, but went with garlic salt instead. I never heard of peanut butter in tomato soup. I love peanut butter, so I may try it if I remember the next time I have tomato soup. I grew up dipping grilled cheese sandwiches in it. I always add mustard to cheese sandwich after it is grilled. It calls for delicate timing to be able to pull the bread apart before the cheese cools too much without burning your fingers. After the sandwich is gone, I add crushed saltines to the soup. I don't have children, but it is nice that you note items that may not be the best fit for children.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Give the tomato soup thing a try. Stir in about a tablespoon of PB into a bowl. Makes for a super rich soup flavor.

[@pajeeping]

@@dadbudgetadventures I'll try it. I don't normally post about other channels, but a video just came out where a 80 year old C-Rat was taste tested and it may be of interest. It is on the Coalcracker Bushcraft channel.

[@ZTRAVLR]

GREAT VID DBA, YOUR TAKE ON THESE MRE'S ARE SPOT ON. UP TO 25.6 K SUBS NOW....Z...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@ZTRAVLR]

@@dadbudgetadventures YW

[@HFVidShotz]

I believe I may have mentioned this before. Peanut butter and yellow mustard sandwich. A gotta try. 🥜 🧈 & 🟡 😋

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m dubious but not scared 😎

[@MinuteMan1999]

Something I've never tried but might be something worth trying, put peanut butter in the coffee. I've heard of people putting butter in coffee and I tried it and didn't like it. However the sweet creamy nature of pb might work. ✌️🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day tomorrow to all our service members and veterans out there.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That would be interesting to try. Might just do that!

[@michaelwatts3342]

I like the Hormel roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy. Try peanut butter and ham sandwiches. They’re pretty good. But I really like a peanut butter sandwich with a SPAM single. Yummy 😋

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Interesting ideas. Lots of great combos to consider.

[@joannaazar7396]

Thanks for your review. I’m going too make my own spaghetti 🍝

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Nice!

[@okiemanager]

We have had a couple FD/DT combos in our area. They are not very popular and are being shut down. Usually within a year of opening.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah I can see why. Not very well thought out.

[@vicmarriott4849]

Peanut Butter and Tomato based sauces go well together, at least for me, when I was in HS, the Best Hot Lunch Meal of the Week was Goulash and a PB sandwich on the side.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yum!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

It’s a good idea to consider trying Hormel Completes. They are the cheapest ready to eat meal available. Pre- test them- then buy a dozen. Put a couple in your car emergency food box and keep the others on the short term emergency shelf at home. Having them available for the short term can be a life saver. I also buy some to hand out to homeless people at the traffic intersections asking for money. Most people say yes eagerly! I feel better about offering people a nutritional meal. Especially on cold days.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Brilliant. Love this.

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

Every time I go through a drive thru...I ask for extra condiments. Free preps of jelly, salt and pepper, taco sauce..etc. those are a great addition to mare's. Better yet....free.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely!

[@rockyraab8290]

In this case, it seems, the "M" in MRE stands for "Meh". For many of us, our hearts sank when you pulled out a Complete and an Underwood. Foreboding was justified. But, as you often say, when you can't find what you like, you might as well like what you find.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a perfect summary for this one. I almost walked out without anything but decided this would be more about showing what was possible more than building something amazing.

[@BlueBellStudios]

Hi! I love the idea of prepping meals for me and my loved one. I wanted to know is there a good substitute for those plastic MRE bags you use? I looked and they're about $15 for about 10-20 bags. If there isn't another option, what makes those bags worth it??

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You can use gallon zipper bags and it works just fine. I use these because they look better on video but they are great for keeping out light. There is a link in the description that takes you to the bulk pack I use.

[@maryjomccallister9102]

Never had Underwood's chicken spread, but used to eat their deviled ham as a kid. Never have been able to eat potted meat though.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s much better with managed expectations 😬

[@debbiephillips2013]

Cream of chicken soup, peanut butter, and curry powder. Yum.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Note to self, try this

[@SethCohn23]

@@dadbudgetadventures a series of 'mre staple' combos like this would be good: create a set of mix/match items where most combos are good flavor combos. For example, honey, sriracha, and nut butter packets would be examples in column A....

[@charylliss3741]

Well, I'm a little late myself this morning. Remember Monday🇺🇲🏵

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re never late to this party

[@MacSqueeky]

You should do a DBA pantry meal. One where you scavenge around your pantry to build a MRE. It would alow you to use your Hormel complete meal.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I have something like that coming up. Good idea!

[@kimpippin5114]

My mil loved potted meat/pb sandwiches.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I didn’t know it was really a thing. Thanks for that!

[@JAB671]

As you noted, Pad Thai is often made with Chicken and has a peanut sauce. Chicken satay is usually grilled or roasted chicken with a peanut butter based sauce. A former coworker who was from Ghana brought in and shared something that he said is a common/traditional soup in Africa. It was a peanut butter based soup with Chicken. I can't stand the stuff that is actually labeled 'potted meat'. I do like the Underwood Devil stuff, though. I think the chicken is kind of bland, though. I like the roast beef the best. In fact, it is one of the canned items that I include in my canned food preps. I remember when Kool-Aid pickles were a thing that became popular. At the store one day I saw jars of a few, different flavors that a pickle company was making. I think the fad kind of died and I haven't seen any, lately. I can just see an underground freeze-dried candy deal going down on a street corner... "Hey, man, you holding," the dealer looks around, "Yeah. And this is the good Mexican stuff. Primo," then he pulls out a baggie of freeze-dried Carlos V chocolate bars. Which, by the way, if you have never tried Carlos V chocolate bars I recommend that you do. Now, I'm not saying they are Godiva level or whatever but something about the richness and mouth feel makes me think they are just a bit above a regular Hershey bar (or maybe I should say Nestle bar as Nestle bought the brand several years ago)

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m adding those bars to my list of things to find!

[@JAB671]

@dadbudgetadventures I usually see/buy them at Mexican groceries/markets. At the local Mexican grocery/taqueria they are usually on display at the check out counter. If you have a good sized Mexican grocery/market in your area that might be a fun place to source a home-made MRE, in fact. Could be a challenge but fun.

[@SatireTravestyTV]

I personally love the Salisbury steak and potatoes complete meal

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I think most people have one particular meal that they really like and the rest they can take or leave.

[@SatireTravestyTV]

@dadbudgetadventures thats valid for sure 🤣

[@kratino]

Have you ever tried Cafe Bustelo instant espresso in the packet? I think it would be great with that sweetened condensed milk pouch you've put in your drink before.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I used it in my first Dollar General MRE. Good stuff for an instant brew.

[@cedyboy7408]

peanut chicken is a very tasty thing...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It is

[@MrAWL94]

In Jonesboro, AR there is a local chain of stores, called BIll's Cost Plus, that would be cool to see an MRE built from. i would love to meet with you and help build an MRE, and see your process.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I did the Harps store there but haven’t seen Bill’s. Definitely need to look for that.

[@MrAWL94]

@ there’s a big on E Johnson going toward Brookland/Paragould and one on Stadium past all the car dealerships.

[@rojatex55]

My Daughter calls them "Family Tree". 😂😂😂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Love that. It’s perfect!

[@JL-hy7ve]

Peanut butter and dill pickles you have to try

[@dadbudgetadventures]

🤔

[@guyshannon7732]

I forgot to bring a lunch for my openwater test and a friend of mine gave me one of his sandwiches . Peanut butter and cheese whiz.........it was really good

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That must have been an interesting conversation 😂

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

The spaghetti and the beef stew are the only flavors of Hormel are that I find edible.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah I’ll take either one of those.

[@nobodysbusinesswhocares]

I have a freeze dryer and I'm in some groups with people who made a business out of freeze dried candy. There was so much sadness in the groups when commercial candy hit the shelves at low prices.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I bet there was. They created an industry that got snatched away from them.

[@pitag397]

For a second I thought you put sriracha on the peanut butter and I said oh no this man has lost his mind 😂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Don’t dare me 😂

[@Adeoneer]

Surely it would have been easier and cheaper just to call it family Dollar tree but what would I know. Anyway could you please tell me what a good ratio of peanut butter to cans of tomato soup please because I actually want to give that a go. Thanks for another great vid 👍

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Funny, throughout this process the files were all labeled “Family Dollar Tree.” So you need about a tablespoon (not heaping) for a bowl of soup. Hope that helps.

[@Adeoneer]

​@@dadbudgetadventures Thanks I'll give it a try

[@jhill4874]

DollarTree often has cooked spaghetti in a pouch, like rice, etc. The problem is I haven't found a small sauce portion, powdered or pouch or can. Note: I tried the StarKist teriyaki chicken recently to add to the fried rice pouch. Bleh! Chicken with Asian brown gravy. Small portion for the price. Save your money. And the fried rice, from Dollar Tree, well, boring doesn't begin to describe it. Thanks for the video.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Check out my 24 Hour DT MRE video. I use the spaghetti in that one.

[@josephbeck908]

How long do you cook a Hormel meals for

[@dadbudgetadventures]

In the trucker’s lunchbox I cook it for about 20 minutes.

[@dianebondhus9355]

As kids my brother would eat ketchup on everything. Peanut butter seems to be for you like my brother's ketchup was for him. 😂 I didn't think you'd really try the peanut butter/chicken spread combo. 😁

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Figured I’d give it a go 😃

[@NewHampshireJack]

Thank you for the heads up on Hormel completes spaghetti. So far, we have only found one verity in the Philippines and unfortunately, it was one of the nasty ones. None of our troops liked it for there kits. If ever the spaghetti appears here, will grab one to test.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yep. Give it a try!

[@jtamsmom5]

Im not a fan of the combo stores. I do love skittles. Love your videos and now my boyfriend is watching also. Lol I'm converting people one at a time. 😂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yay! Bring others to the party! Woot!

[@soyoucametosee7860]

I have found that a little soy sauce on the Compleats Meals boasts the flavor a bit. Maybe some other condiments are also good but all i had was soy sauce.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s an interesting idea. Maybe I should do a video trying a bunch of odd condiments on them to see what works.

[@WhatAndyDoes]

At 30k can we have an intervention to help you not like peanut butter and chicken spread? Whew....

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m hoping it doesn’t become a problem 😬

[@alanbierhoff6831]

@@dadbudgetadventures I love all the Underwood spreads. I’ve been eating them since the early 1970’s. It’s like potted meat for Yankees 😂

[@missycitty9478]

What's wrong with Peanut Butter?? I could live off that alone!

[@cindyertell8170]

I haven't seen one of those combo family dollar trees. Seems odd since they have a lot of similar items ... unlike the combo pizza hut and taco bell. 😂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah some of the combo businesses make zero sense.

[@scottbergman8662]

Favorite description for food…”….It’s not horrible….” How do I determine this?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s subjective for sure.

[@donbrowne8358]

Hormel completas are awesome or aweful . Depends on the meal

[@dadbudgetadventures]

They are absolutely the most inconsistent product out there. Honestly I don’t understand how they have lasted this long. I guess individual taste is really a factor with them.

[@tenchraven]

There are still Family Dollars in my area, but all on the other side of town and not worth the trip. Most of those and a lot of the Dollar Trees have closed around me. And the DTs have poor selections. It's just... crap. And that's compared to dollar stores five years ago. Yours is swankier than mine- you've got K-ration chicken. Which is a favorite of mine.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah my stores have pretty good stock. They stay busy too.

[@lewismitchell5367]

Safety salsa glasses algorithm comment.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I need a pair just for that application.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

• Please put a plug in the propane tank valve. 🙏🏻 • The FD/DT store I’ve been in looked like it was a small Ollie’s store run by Hunter Biden “back in the day” 🤣 • I use a broken up Hershey bar to scoop the Jif out of the cup 😉

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Those stores are so different from each other it’s hard to tell they are even the same company sometimes.

[@acbenitez3614]

Starve for a few days and crack any of that open and...blissful taste.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely

[@donbrowne8358]

You need a touch of mayo with the deviled chicken

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Ooh, bet that would be good!

[@karenbruster1693]

Actually, chicken with peanuts is a Peruvian dish. We eat it with rice

[@dadbudgetadventures]

There ya go! That sounds awesome!

[@3vil3lvis]

Peanut butter would be better paired with M&M's or strawberry jelly, but you missed an opportunity to try it with the freeze dried skittles.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Hey, let’s not get crazy now 😬

[@3vil3lvis]

@dadbudgetadventures Crazy would be taking the chicken dipping it in a siracha and honey sauce, rolling it in cracker crumbs and pan frying it with pickled jalapeños.

[@HarshmanHills]

fills the belly

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That it does

[@Gumby1978]

I agree the combo store wasn’t up to par.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah, I really don’t get it. This was the opposite of what I expected.

[@roseplummer1]

My inkaws make their holiday ham by smearing peanut butter all over it and baking it. To me it's not palatable. But they enjoy it.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s an odd concept. I’ve never heard of cooking ham that way.

[@roseplummer1]

@dadbudgetadventures me either. I do not recommend it. Very dry.

[@lucyalderman422]

The package pasta is mush because they have to pressure cook it for 15 minutes

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah, it’s not the best

[@MoonGoddess75]

The Chicken spread/Peanut Butter spread combo isn't all that different from Kung Pao chicken or Thai peanut chicken dishes...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely!

[@johnhunter273]

Not a fan of the combo store. But some small towns only get the combos.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah that’s a shame given the lackluster inventory

[@donl1410]

Potted meat is a different product than either deviled ham or chicken spread. Potted meat can contain various cuts of a combination of beef, pork, and chicken. Being raised around all of those products, potted meat, to me, isn't as good of a "meat food".

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah it’s kinda made from leftovers after all the other leftover creations are made.

[@danhandke5012]

👍😂😂😂💪👏

[@dadbudgetadventures]

😎

[@WhatAndyDoes]

We have to wait another week? Why DBA.....WHY?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Life. That’s all I can say, life.

[@debraramirez9144]

The food warmer is no longer available.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Really? I need to see what’s up with that.

[@SethCohn23]

So you're saying you and MrsDBA couldn't meet to mete the meat mre. We await with antici......

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Aw yeah, that was awesome!

[@adventurebythemile]

I’ve found that expiration dates mean nothing. It is a date forced by the government. It’s really sad that the government basically forced food to be thrown out into the trash. Very wasteful

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s not exactly accurate but best by dates are not a definite cutoff.

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

I tried the spaghetti and found it too salty to eat.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I can see that. It is oversalted.

[@shimonsieskel8487]

I feel bad for the dog.... He is eating potted salt...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

He’s gonna be ok

[@terrysmith4465]

I haven't liked the Dollar Tree since they raised their prices.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Kinda seems like the name should have changed with the prices.

[@annettejones7777]

I do not like the store combo. Not enough Dollar Tree, too much Family Dollar.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Precisely. That sums it up.