In 2007, we were heading out on a family camping trip to Baxter State Park in Maine.  As we were planning for the trip, I was asked to plan and purchase the meals/food for the week. I purchased food for 10 people for 7 days of hiking, canoeing, & kayaking.  I purchased $90.00 worth of jerky thinking the guys would like that for hiking. Knowing my husband was diabetic, I wanted to ensure he had good, healthy choices that included protein.  As we were packing that evening, I asked him where all the jerky was, and he stated that he ate it all!  One week later on our drive home, I asked him to stop at the store so I could pick up some supplies to make our own jerky.  Now, we are enjoying our 8th year of our jerky business, have added a huge line of seasonings and dips, baking mixes, pickled items and are loving everything we are doing!