Jerky To Light Your Fire

Around these parts, we’ve seen more than our share of things drying out in the heat lately. But that process can produce tasty results, as any jerky junkie can tell you.

Northwest Trails beef jerky, from Mukilteo, Wash., is dried over natural wood fires. It comes in foot-long, easy-to-chew strips (in Pepper Stik and Teriyaki Stik flavors) or round sticks (Pepperoni and Peppered Beef).

Give it a try, along with lots of your favorite liquids.

Price: 99 cents each.

Available: At area Maid O’ Clover convenience stores.