The garlic and cracker shell kinda overpower the parm flavor, but if you crack em open and lick out the filling, it's there. Still very thirst provoking, though...
Someone gave me a pack of these, and they made for a pretty good lunch. The broth was very savory, mildly spicy, and coconut forward in flavor. One of the flavor pouches tasted like fish food flakes at first, but that was completely gone after cooking it up. The noods are also good, and they had a chewy texture, similar to Paldo. I'd like to try them again and see about punching them up a bit. However, upon investigation, I see my local Wally World sells a pack of 4 for $20! Which seems extreme.
Coming from a Ranger, the Escape would probably be the easiest transition and most practical choice for driving in Michigan winters. While the Mazda is probably the closest I'll ever get to a midlife crisis vehicle. Both seem to have decent reputations if well maintained. Dont don't know anything about the van, but I think fleet cars are underrated, and it may be a wise choice with any potential housing shenanigans I may face. I'm a single dude with no obligations to anyone. Whaddya y'all think?