Big, hairy and unpredictable, the American Bison (bison) roamed in large quantities in North America when Columbus landed. Early settlers called them Buffalo, as they look similar to Buffalo found in parts of Europe and Africa. The name has simply stuck, but scientifically, it’s different but acceptable. So what is the difference between buffalo and bison? […]
Do you love jerky for backpacking and quick snacking? We do, too (no surprise there), but we’ve also found some tried and true ways to use jerky in recipes to create a full meal. High in lean protein and flavor, jerky can be used as zesty ingredient in many foods. Try dicing some and adding […]
Chances are, if you yourself aren’t a meat lover, you probably know at least one, if not more. So let’s just get this out on the table: jerky is an excellent gift for meat lovers. The best thing about the gift of jerky is that it is totally fine to snack on morning, noon and night. […]
As the 4th of July approaches and we celebrate America’s 238th birthday, we are reminded of some of our favorite American summer traditions: summertime barbecues swimming in lakes wearing jean shorts in the sun going to baseball games picnics in the park fishing campfire stories What is your favorite part about summertime in America? As […]
Mountain America Jerky A Top Gift For Dads Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 15. If you haven’t picked up a Father’s Day gift, consider giving Mountain America Jerky a try. SaveOnEnergy.com has named Mountain America Jerky a top contender for Dad this year. SaveOnEnergy.com, which focuses on saving energy, money and […]
Around here, we’re meat, cheese and nut types. Don’t try to feed us too much pasta, bread or rice. We just won’t have it (and neither will our waistlines). Those products are just filling without a lot of nutritional benefit. We like a good snack that tastes great, is low carb, high protein, and doesn’t have […]
Every March, the college basketball season heats up and it is tournament time. Friends and family gather to cheer on their favorite team and there is a reason why some folks refer to it as “madness”. When you are getting everyone together for the big game, arm them with some flavorful fun, some exotic jerky […]
Think you know about jerky and nutrition? Well, let’s have a little fun and test your jerky knowledge. No peeking at the answers below! First: Let’s start with beef jerky nutrition facts. How much protein is there in each ounce of Mountain America Beef Jerky? Second: Which jerky product has the lowest amount of carbs per […]
Spring is right around the corner. It is less than a month away! What that means for most of us is more outdoor activities, including yardwork, home improvement projects, sports, family time, hiking and enjoying the beautiful world that we live in. With the increase in activity as we spring forward, take along some flavorful snack […]
The Winter Olympic games in Sochi have captivated the attention of many people. See snowboarders, skiers, skaters and bobsledders go for the Gold has been a fun experience. As the Winter Olympics draw to a close and people start heading out for their own activities, there is not a more perfect snack to take along […]