Jun 13 2008
Why Does My French Toast Smell Like Bananas?
I was hoping to go my entire vacation here in Iraq without complaining about the food because there is so much of it and it’s certainly better then an MRE (Meals Read to Eat – i.e. the pre-packaged meals that can last 7 years in a bag).
But… allow me show my true colors with my potential food issues.
First – Yuck to Bananas
Those that know me know my distain for bananas. In fact if I was ever in a position of authority in the Department of Agriculture to rid our country of crops, bananas would be near the top of my list. In fact, only peas and lima beans would be in front. And yes, the french toast really does smell like bananas. Grrrrrr
Mystery Meat Thursday
Meat should neither be a mystery nor have marks on it where the jockey was hitting it. Thursday night dinner is supposed to be Mexican night but its more like tortilla wonderment. I am so looking for real Mexican when I come home.
Foody – No Touchy
Not sure when and where this developed but I don’t like my food touching. Yes may sound weird but alas I think I may get over it before I leave Iraq because these guys don’t care how your being served.
Is this Close Encounter of the 3rd Kind? Do I need to build a replica of a mountain? Do I look like Richard Dryfus? No right? So use the whole plate!
Worst Coffee Ever
My main addictions include Family Guy, The Simpsons, and coffee. So while it’s always nasty hot I still like (ok need) a coffee in the morning and after dinner.
I am just glad my family mailed me a small coffee pot and Dunkin Donuts coffee because what the chow hall is seriously so bad I just go without. I think the folks reading the suggestions form memorized my poorly written vulgarity by now.
Take a Day Off Grilled Cheese Guy
I so wish they didn’t have grilled chesses every lunch and dinner. They are so bad for you and I am too weak minded to resist. I have cut back to just one every other day but was doing it every meal when I first got here.
Where Are The Hoagies?
There are sandwiches every meal but never a hoagie roll or the right meats.
My Next Challenge
Philly Cheese steaks. Yes that what they advertise but figuring coyote meat on a hotdog roll wouldn’t agree with me I have yet to brave it.
Ok Rant Over
While it may seem like I complained a lot I do think for the most part the chow hall is the best I have ever seen in my 14 plus years. They have meals 4 times a day and we can eat whatever we want as much as what we want. Honestly, I cannot legitimately complain and give KBR and the Marines that oversee them kudos.
Semper Fi,
GySgt Jonathan Jenkins
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I do not know which is worse your food or school lunch;when they serve two bread sticks with cheese in them, with aside of sauces and call it a meal.
I guess the pudding is even worse huh?
Ahhh…horrible, terrible, disgusting, no good, full of sand coffee???!?!???!
Oh, do I feel your pain!!!!
Love ya, Kiera
My food can’t touch either! I don’t think I could stand that! And grilled cheese sandwich? I can’t eat those… its like mac and cheese, ate it too much when I was younger. Now it just turns my stomach..
I feel your pain. lol.
Okay, I had to admit to a chuckle or two over your food complaints. I cant understand your adversity towards bananas, or food touching (although my nephew is like that), but totally comprehend adversions to so-called philly cheesesteaks and mexican food.
I can cook true mexican, but wouldn’t want to ship it to you. However, I have shipped two packages of brain food for you.
LOL… You must come to California for some real Mexican!
Your favorite coffee (along with numerous other goodies) are on their way!
Why is it my dumb ramblings get the most attention? LOL
Do you really want a response to that?! ; )
This goes out to everyone - No response needed. LOL
I needed a good laugh and you accomplished it for me. Especially the part about the grilled cheeses. I am weak minded towards them as well!
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