thanks for the suggestions--we've used Reggiano cheese and Salami in a similar way. Walnuts go in our oatmeal in the morning. Honey is an interesting idea--but maybe not for the main course at dinner...!

How does bacon grease keep on the trail? Do you take it in a tube? We use mini liquor bottles for olive oil...

Believe me, I am not a huge fan of Slim Jims--that's why I asked the question. What else can give this level of calories per penny per ounce?

We did try cutting up a Slim Jim into a dish with some rice and herbs, and that wasn't quite the same as trying to eat one of them straight from the package!