Snacks, Junk Food and Meal time

[Second Class 49]

We drink bug juice or water, period. No sodas, even when car camping. Why? They bust the food budget.

Had a scout sneak a 4 pack of Red Bull one time. Not good. He was buzzing around camp like his hair was on fire, then crashed dead asleep right before supper. Woke up hours later, looking for food.

We deal with it best by having a written patrol menu plan, shopping plan, and duty roster. These are reviewed by SM/ASM prior to shopping. Poor choices are discussed with the cook/patrol, along with suggestions for better tasting food.

Had one reflection not too long ago, after such a trip, and one scout said he discovered that "a meal with more than two ingredients tastes good!).