In early army days, I ate C-rations packed when I was 5 years old, that didn't kill me. They weren't great, but didn't taste any worse than C-rats more recent packed.
Ah that explains it. They don't grow in New Mexico, West Texas, West Virginia, Kansas or any other state where we have spent a good deal of time. I understand your wife's comment though. Same here with pinon nut picking in New Mexico or picking wild blackberries in Kansas.
I wonder about them not being in WV. 1srelluc lives near there in VA--also not on the map, and he gets them there. Western WA has something they call a huckleberry, much redder in color, but I understand that they don't taste the same and the people I know who have had them tell me they aren't as good either.Ah that explains it. They don't grow in New Mexico, West Texas, West Virginia, Kansas or any other state where we have spent a good deal of time. I understand your wife's comment though. Same here with pinon nut picking in New Mexico or picking wild blackberries in Kansas.
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Well doing a bit of extra exploration I found this which does dispute the map I posted. But provides some extra information. (But alas, still no huckleberries in New Mexico
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When I lived in Las Cruces, I heard the word, but I had no idea what they were. If they have them anywhere in NM, I would guess they would be in the Ruidoso or Silver City areas but I've never heard of any there--probably too hot in the summer.Well doing a bit of extra exploration I found this which does dispute the map I posted. But provides some extra information. (But alas, still no huckleberries in New Mexico
Huckleberries ~ the elusive fruit
Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer To a lot of us, picking berries was a late summer rite of passage. Sometimes it would be raspberries, sometimes blackberries or blueberries and sometimes, we’d find huckleberries. You may not hear much these days about huckleberries, but they’re still out there...
Geez you guys are making me do some research here but it's interesting to do.
-- but I can't recall ever seeing or tasting one.
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I agree. I lived in NM, AZ and CA until retiring and, like you, had heard of H. Hound, but had never seen or tasted one until after I was 65. Now I can't wait until mid July to go find 'em.Geez you guys are making me do some research here but it's interesting to do.
If you google 'do huckleberries grow in New Mexico' a short paragraph comes up with 'yes, around Red River and parts' but when you open up that source you get a very scholarly article on huckleberries and a quick scan of that didn't mention New Mexico that I saw.
I have heard of Huckleberries of course--and there's Huckleberry Hound
This list of berries that grow wild in New Mexico doesn't include huckleberries.
12 Wild Berries in New Mexico - Krebs Creek
For outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, New Mexico offers a treasure trove of edible wild berries waiting to be discovered. From the high desert of Las Cruces to the lush
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Omg that was always on my grandma's table..Blah!
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LOL....In one of the convict road camps I worked in the late 70s we were serving surplus USGI coffee from the Korean War. 1# brown paper packets dated from 1951-53. It was a bit strong but it was still GTG.
Odd map, maybe eastern Huckelberrys are different? I've picked gallons of them myself.Ah that explains it. They don't grow in New Mexico, West Texas, West Virginia, Kansas or any other state where we have spent a good deal of time. I understand your wife's comment though. Same here with pinon nut picking in New Mexico or picking wild blackberries in Kansas.
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I remember my dad bringing C-rats and occasionally K-rats home and letting us kids try it. I actually thought they were better than the dehydrated long-rats we had in Vietnam.
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Yep. Not surprising. If fresh? meat or chicken or milk is out of date, that is a no-go, but canned goods, I am not too concerned with.
I would not pay that for single bottle, but they also had this.I found this place seems to have some left White 6
Smucker's Blueberry Fruit Syrup 12 fl oz
Huge amount of items at rock bottom prices
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Oops. I checked before pulling trigger:I would not pay that for single bottle, but they also had this.
Smucker's Blueberry Syrup, 12 Ounces (Pack of 6)
Huge amount of items at rock bottom prices
Thanks for the heads up.
I didn't mean to mislead, only trying to be helpful.
I know, and thanks for the crowdsourcing effort.
I check new suppliers as SOP before purchasing, as I was a corporate buyer. This one just turned out not to meet standards, after investigating reputation.I am glad you checked.I know, and thanks for the crowdsourcing effort.
We had our own kitchen, we lived on the Unit for 7 days and were off 7 days.Yep. Not surprising. If fresh? meat or chicken or milk is out of date, that is a no-go, but canned goods, I am not too concerned with.
Can I assume you brought your lunch, in lieu of the Korean War C-rats you served the prisoner road crews? I certainly would have.
Oh, and after you informed about not finding on Ebay, I did a deep search. I don't think there is any in continental United States. Looks like I missed out. The Great Value (Walmart) brand she got, totally sucked by comparison.
