*MUST SEE* "THE NEW AND IMPROVED" LATVIAN ARMY COMBAT RATION MENU - NR4 - PEA PORRIDGE & SMOKED PORK

[@MultiMagnum62]

Helllooooooooo Mick, good to see you and hear your voice again. Nice looking ration friend. The components look solid, but somewhat familiar. In all rations, we are used to this, LOL. Awesome accessory pack. Plenty of drinks. That type of spoon, I taste more spoon ,than what I am eating with it. Good call on improvisation of another one. The bread, I always enjoy. Addition of plastic divider is awesome. Quite funny, I never liked it, or hot tea, until I started doing reviews. LOL. it seems you had A good meal. I'm glad you enjoyed friend. Stay safe. Peace from stateside, John.

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi John...Thanks for watching and commenting....Another decent meal suited for its role. Warming, filling comfort food that's easy to prepare. The wooden spoon is a good idea but unfortunately, made from the wrong type of wood that leaves a bad taste in the mouth....Keep you and yours safe and well my friend....ATB...Mick

[@marilynscull4585]

Awesome review Mick

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi Marilyn....Thanks for watching and commenting.... An old favourite under a new design. The retort pouches seem to have better (and more filling) contents than the older tins....ATB...Mick

[@thisandthatwithmatt]

I am a fan of those new ration designs/ components. Nice array of food and you can’t go wrong with that bread!! Cheers

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi....Thanks for watching and commenting..... At the start of reviewing I found the rye bread off putting because it just isn't a thing here in the UK! But now, I'm starting to appreciate it more and like it with some honey or jam....ATB...Mick

[@adidzis]

​@@MichaelGreenReviews Hello Michael! Finally You have discovered Latvian rye bread taste! And you are right about the rye bread tastes best with honey and some fruit jam. In Latvija we use to have rye bread also with cottage cheese or even meat. It doesn't fit well to porridge or vegetable stews. Also that one rye bread in MRE is not the best. By chance you could try "Lāču maize"(bear's bread). It's a different level.

[@donoimdono2702]

split pea & ham soup. candy bar, trail mix, and rice....stuff(?) this is likely a traditional comfort food in Latvia. good idea tossing the nuts & raisins in the rice. I think I would add the creamer and sugar to the rice and make a rice pudding. looks like a decent meal.

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi...Thanks for watching and commenting.... I'm sure you are right. I'm certain the familiarity with home style food, when out on active service, gives a little comfort when its needed most.....ATB...Mick

[@richardmillican7733]

Good to see you bud! Pea porridge and smoked pork... im pretty sure that could clear a football stadium shortly after consumption 😂

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi...Thanks for watching and commenting....Lol....Tasted great! but I'll let you know of any after effects!...🤭.....Lol...ATB...Mick

[@scottleidenberger4401]

That looked like a ration I would enjoy eating. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi Scott..... Thanks for watching and commenting..... It Didn't look appetising but tasted great! The smoked bacon flavour came through and lifted the whole meal. One I would have again!...ATB...Mick

[@decarlosperry5111]

I have this ration in the old bag you got me wanting to get into it asap it all looked delicious

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi....Thanks for watching and commenting....Yes, give it a go and let me know what you think. It may not look the best dish but good on taste. The addition of the soy sauce really surprised me!...It went well with the smoky flavour....ATB....Mick

[@njmaxton4530]

Looks grim, tastes great. The bread needed jam or something. Great review thanks.

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi....Thanks for watching and commenting....Sums it up perfectly!....I would choose this again, so great to try and find out....ATB....Mick

[@donoimdono2702]

@@MichaelGreenReviews - some folks think it odd, but that dark rye bread or pumpernickel isn't bad as French toast with maple syrup.

[@ytMFOS]

Nice review. I'll have to do a review video at some point too when I have a similar package on the shelf. Wooden spoons are really nice from an environmental point of view, but I also have the feeling that somehow their surface or texture doesn't feel nice in the mouth, not so much their taste. It feels a bit like dragging a chalkboard with your fingernails or creaking styrofoam. 😬

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi.....Thanks for watching and commenting....These are getting easier to find, and more importantly, the prices are becoming more agreeable. I like the new graphic design of the packages, It gives you a feeling the contents are better before you even open the packs. The wooden spoon is my only criticism. Without having a coating on them, the wood taste really comes through the food. When you get one, let me know what you think? I'd be interested to know if others think the flavour of the spoon is off putting?....ATB...Mick

[@ytMFOS]

I have three different Latvian bags on the shelf. Black, brown and then a new one like that. I have to make a video about that new model at some point.

[@williamhughes6283]

Michael I wish you had used the flameless ration heater I would like to see how it works in this new ration

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi...Thanks for watching and commenting.... I have some other menus, so in a few weeks, I will review another and try to remember to use the FRH. I didn't think about the FRH being a new component so inadvertently missed the opportunity this time....ATB...Mick

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

Big fan of rye and pumpernickel bread. I'd make a pork porridge sandwich with that ration.

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi Mark....Thanks for watching and commenting.... I'm just starting to enjoy the rye bread with something sweet like honey or jam, But still find it too sweet and flavoured to eat with the mains...perhaps that will change too the more I try?....ATB....Mick

[@richardmillican7733]

I'd have been inclined to give a sprinkling of sugar onto the blueberry rice. Thats got to be one of the biggest sugar allowances for a daytime ration ive ever seen!

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi...Thanks for watching and commenting.....Yes, agreed I added sugar in a previous tasting and it did make it more flavoursome. Also with the 3 coffee sticks, Latvians must love extremely strong and sweet coffee to warrant those 2 huge packs?

[@millicenttetteh505]

Hello George Clooney 😂

[@MichaelGreenReviews]

Hi..So you still see the resemblance?...lol.. everytime I go out I'm harassed by autograph hunters...its a real pain, but a cross I have to bare..lol..