Heater Meals

Yum Heater Meals.

My COUSIN and Bo who stayed in New Orleans during the worst of the worst (stupid art student...just kidding Hanna), brought me the most unusual gift for Christmas. Heater Meals are a self contained meal. Well that doesn't sound so special, consider there is no microwave or oven required to get the little delicacies steaming hot, now that's something. The magicians at Heater Meals have devised a way to heat the meal using a chemical heating method. They have even provided a small pouch of water to start the magic reaction. Pour the water on the chemical heating unit, place the heater meal face down (there is a sturdy protective cover) on the pad, store the whole thing back in the box, and in a few minutes there is steam pouring out of the box. Unfortunately the steam does not really smell that appetizing, but then you can't have it all.

The best part is the taste. They are as good as or better than the best store bought frozen dinner. I really wanted to hate this idea, but after having it, I wouldn't mind buying a few more for those long trips to the orient, where the food is certainly not as good as a heater meal, or to an away bike race where you are not sure where you will eat. HERE is a picture of the back of the box with good directions and the nutritional information. Check out the ingredients, really nothing too bad. I had the chicken pasta Italiana.