Excuse Me While I Bacon Jerky

Move over canned bacon. Bacon Jerky is here!

As of the writing of this very sentence, I have still not tasted Oberto Bacon Jerky. I’m ripping into the bag right now and getting a whiff of what smells like fresh, sizzling swine strips. This is a bewildering observation. The aroma is causing my nostrils to flare with approval. The idea that bacon jerky would smell like pure nastiness has been debunked.

Okay ya’ll, now I’m pulling a bacon jerky strip out the bag. Huh? It has the appearance of being freshly cooked, as if it just jumped out the frying pan right this very moment and onto my plate. This is another observation that brings confusion. My preconceived notion expected a very crappy experience before this point in the sampling. The bacon looks delicious.

Now excuse me while I chew.

(30 seconds later)

Welp, I expected an overwhelming amount of saltiness, but didn’t get that either. It possesses only a pleasant level of saltines that high quality bacon brings. It tastes good ya’ll!

It’s meaty. It’s chewy and doesn’t have the texture of leather that threatens to rip the teeth out your mouth with each bite. This bacon jerky is fantastic enough that I could fool someone into thinking I just cooked it. YASSS! I am impressed.

OBERTO BACON JERKY FACTS

Made with 100% real applewood smoked bacon.Cured with water, sea salt, sugar and natural flavoring.130 calories for 1 ounce.Delivers 12 grams of protein to your stomach.Price: about $6 per 2.5 ounce bag.

I dare any bacon lovers out there to catch a mouthful Oberto Bacon Jerky. The Oberto brand is sometimes priced slightly higher than others, but it’s top notch. I’ve also gnawed on Oberto’s BBQ pork jerky, another excellent choice.

Sidenote: If you’re totally appalled by the concept of bacon jerky, think again as you consider a tasty protein source for long rides in the car, camping, long term food storage and/or emergency food preps.

Now I’ll excuse you while YOU jerky.

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A Weekend Quote While Running in Florence

My Italian vacation is coming to an end. I’m a mix of feelings and emotions. Happy to go home and see my boys. Sad to leave such a beautiful place. Overwhelmed at all I have seen. Inspired by all I have experienced. Motivated to make travel even MORE of a priority in my life.

Yesterday I completed my goal of running in each city I was visiting. First Rome, then Venice and here is a quick video from Florence.

I was hoping to run again this morning but I was just to tired and decided sleep was more important. I’ve been sucking the marrow out of each day.

Right now I’m in Rome. We have the tour group’s farewell dinner tonight and then on a plane in the morning. It’s an 8 hour flight to New York and then a 3 hour drive home. I’m not looking forward to that but I am excited to see my boys!

Oh and I almost forgot! This weekend’s quote. I came across this in my email and it totally made me smile.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Another way to say…

I snapped that on the way into Florence from the bus. For more photos from the last 2 days click here.

It also made me smile. :)

Follow your star and leave a trail this weekend.

Arrivederci!

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Workout While You Clean

This week on Rebecca Regnier’s Full Plate we learn how to use our spring cleaning to get a good workout!

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Don't Say 'Bon Voyage, Diet!' Tips For Eating Well While Traveling

Who doesn't love summer? The vegetables are at their freshest, the nights are balmy, the kids are out of school, and it’s time to hit the road! But when we’re on the go and traveling, it’s tough to stick to our healthy lifestyles. Vacations are good for our health: They reduce stress and give balance to our lives. But with road-trip diner fare, cruise ship buffets, and airline meals, they can be a dietary disaster.

Give your body -- not your diet -- the vacation.

Here are a few tips to help navigate the journey and stick to your budget:

1. Skip the junk food en route. Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t make a chain restaurant’s extra-large muffins or greasy burgers any better for you. Instead, pack snacks for the flight or the road -- a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, a piece of fruit -- and save your splurges for the unique fare you’ll encounter at your destination. If you’re on a road trip, make room in the trunk for a cooler; fill it with double-bagged ice to prevent soaking the food, and then layer in fruits and veggies and sandwich fixings.

2. Get a room with a view (and a kitchen). If possible, book a condo or a motel room with a kitchenette, and then hit the grocery store on arrival; it might seem more expensive, but you’ll be able to brew your own coffee in the morning, have a casual breakfast and pack lunch to go -- saving plenty in restaurant bills as well as calories.

3. Avoid the buffets. Going on a cruise? Gambling in Vegas? Opt for traditional restaurants rather than “all-you-can-eat” diet-disaster zones.

4.  At a restaurant, eat family style. Order mostly healthy dishes and a single “splurge” specialty, such as a dessert to share, and pass the plates so everyone at the table has a small taste.

5.  Park it. If you’re on a road trip, or if you have a rental, consider ditching the car once you reach the day’s destination, and walk around town instead. Not only will you log a couple of miles as you explore, but you’ll save yourself the hassle of finding parking spaces over and over again.

6. Build activity into every day. Dedicate a few hours to physical activity -- whether in the form of a walking tour, snorkeling or dancing at a disco. You’ll still have plenty of time to veg out –- and you’ll have earned it.

Happy trails!

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