by Kjersti W.
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April 21, 2007

Antarctic Kiwis Crave Peas, Crumpets, and Sun

August 19, 2007 06:46 PM EDT (Updated: August 19, 2007 06:47 PM EDT)
views: 66 | rating: 10/10 (27 votes) | comments: 37

During the winter there are no supply flights, so those on the Scott and McMurdo bases are anxiously awaiting the first flight with fresh fruits and veggies since February. The New Zealanders on the base made a list of requests that include wasabi peas, melon, and tomatoes. Read about their requests here.

What do you think you would crave after six months of winter isolation in the Antarctic?

I think the number one thing I would miss would be tomatoes, especially grape tomatoes. Also, I would probably crave fresh berries.

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Comments: 37

Dawn S. Aug 19, 2007, 7:27pm EDT
I would miss all the fruit.
Dan (Cowboy Up) V. Aug 19, 2007, 11:13pm EDT
I agree on the tomatoes and any fresh fruit or vegie. Interesting article! C):-)
Rhoda S. Aug 20, 2007, 1:19am EDT
I would want a big salad! With all the varieties of vegetable it could stand!
Trish A. Aug 20, 2007, 7:14pm EDT
Chocolate always chocolate! After that I would crave onions and garlic.
Janna O'Donnell Aug 22, 2007, 8:50am EDT
Watermelon. All that canned and/or frozen stuff must get really boring after a while.
☀ Aunt Shanny Aug 23, 2007, 10:04am EDT
I would crave corn on the cob and fresh tomatoes.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Sep 2, 2007, 12:08am EDT
White sands and a beach. Two for one and thanks.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Sep 2, 2007, 12:08am EDT
Two for one and thanks.
elizabeth e. Sep 9, 2007, 10:13am EDT
I know when I was living in bush Alaska at a Mission in 1968, a plane went down on the river in front of our cabin and a young man, Junior Ramos, stepped out of the plane and was more shocked at finding twelve young teachers, twenty-one and twenty-two years of age, residing in such a remote village. Before he left, he asked each one of us, what did we really miss.....my reply was oranges. Several weeks later when the mail plane came in what did we find to our surprise....all the things we had mentioned. What a party we had!
Laurun M. Sep 23, 2007, 2:46pm EDT
I'd want carrots, celery, onions and potatoes. I can make so much if I have these four ingredients.
☀ Aunt Shanny Sep 23, 2007, 9:08pm EDT
Oh yeah, I would crave habanero peppers more than anything...
Valerie D. Sep 24, 2007, 11:32pm EDT
Hi kjersti. Thanks for commenting on my image. I think that after six months of winter what I would miss most is a hot fudge sundae. I happen to love penguins like you but I hate winter so I will enjoy Antarctica vicariously. Good luck on your next expedition to that chilly place. :0)
Bundy P Sep 27, 2007, 10:49pm EDT
Interesting!
Kate S. Sep 28, 2007, 7:48am EDT
I had to think about that one for a little while but this is what I think I would miss the most - zucchini/summer squash and fresh picked apples.
Deb J. Sep 29, 2007, 10:53am EDT
You know ~ I always want what I can't have so could be just about anything!!!
Jerri H. Sep 30, 2007, 9:11pm EDT
No way I could take isolation that long :)
Tina Coruth Oct 1, 2007, 9:28pm EDT
Fresh fruit, salads and chocolate! :-)
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Oct 2, 2007, 7:19pm EDT
I would miss fruit and veggies and sunshine and warmth!
David W. Oct 5, 2007, 8:35pm EDT
I spent 12 months on a remote radar site in Alaska. What I missed most was trees and fresh milk.
Nicole*sugarbear* P. Oct 6, 2007, 8:29pm EDT
Mr and Mrs Red bird visiting outside my window
Danielle P. Oct 7, 2007, 12:13am EDT
I would miss chocolate.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 21, 2007, 8:20am EDT
I agree with most of the answers chocolate and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Kjersti W. Oct 21, 2007, 8:31am EDT
I really do not think chocolate is an issue in Antarctica. From the books I have read that has always been part of the staple in the non-perishable foods available. The main things relate to fresh perishable items that have not been frozen, canned, or dried.
William M. Oct 26, 2007, 10:32pm EDT
Interesting info. Thanks, Kjersti.
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Oct 27, 2007, 4:56pm EDT
grapes and fresh pineapple. Arugula and salad greens.
Ana L. Oct 28, 2007, 9:31pm EDT
I think I would crave toasted rice cakes, jello and whip cream and fruits!
Jaye S. Nov 6, 2007, 11:53am EST
Fresh fruit!
Cristina S. Nov 6, 2007, 3:31pm EST
I vote for salad!
And apples...
Lucky Stars Nov 6, 2007, 5:06pm EST
Fresh fruit, for sure.
Thanks Kjersti.
Jennifer B. Nov 6, 2007, 6:03pm EST
I would miss everything but the cold!
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Nov 6, 2007, 7:25pm EST
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Margaret C. Nov 10, 2007, 11:45am EST
I would hate to be so isolated , I think we all take what we DO have too much for granted xx
Digital Diva S. Nov 14, 2007, 9:32pm EST
Fruit, fresh salad and chocolate
Kjersti W. Nov 14, 2007, 9:37pm EST
I think I should reiterate that chocolate is not a reasonable answer to this question, as it is something that is if not always is at least usually a staple food in the Antarctic diet. It is not something that you would miss, as it is stocked enough for the times when the bases/camps cannot be resupplied.
Skip Bleecker Nov 21, 2007, 11:55am EST
It is an interesting way to look at the people spending a long time in a place like that.
Tomatoes and watermelons. :-)

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