The quote’s from Gerry N in the comments to my post below. He mentioned Pilot Bread, and I said “huh?” Google’s my friend:
“C’mon. It’s empty carbohydrates and fat. How can that be wrong?” …
Pilot Bread’s durability makes it a natural for rural Alaska, where some food arrives after long journeys from the Lower 48 and some people live far from stores. The crackers don’t have much oil or moisture, so they last a long time.
“There’s nothing to go rancid,” he said. “It’s sturdy stuff.”
Hmm. Here’s a half-case — that’s six 32-ounce boxes — for $42.49. Dunno if that includes shipping.
SAILOR BOY PILOT BREAD • Half Case Special •
$42.49
H79-4209 — 6 – 32 oz. Boxes of Pilot Bread
My scoutmaster used to swear by this stuff.
It tastes like cardboard, and chews like slabs of slate.
It is not my favorite food but if hardtack is your thing you’ll like it, possibly.
Beats eating dirt.