What makes something gourmet, and can wild game jerky qualify? I think we all can say that gourmet could mean what the rich people eat, although it is very tough to define rich. Rich people have not cornered the market on unusual or exotic foods. For instance what makes caviar or truffles so special? I think hog jowls or mountain oysters are just as unusual and rare. There is also the issue of price. Which has absolutely nothing to do with flavor or taste? I know people who would act like something was great to eat just to impress their friends, regardless of the taste. I would like to think that gourmet snack foods mean that the products have higher quality than other snack foods. I also think that the availability of the gourmet food gift might make them more appealing. You can not buy vintage wines at every bar or get s-cargo at McDonald’s. We all know that the internet has made most products accessible to us all. If you have the money you can buy it on the internet. I hope the distinction still exists and everyone will take the time to enjoy some high priced chocolates, some excellent exotic peanut butter maybe even some wild game jerky. Life is just too short to only eat Cheetos. So I give you the top ten reasons wild game jerky is a great gourmet food gift.

1. There is an endless supply of animals that you can jerk. I try to eat at least part of one animal a day.

2. That also means that there is an endless cut of meats that can be prepared. Alligator tail, buffalo hump, ostrich leg, or deer tenderloin.

3. Also there are many different flavors that each meat can be spiced with.

4. Beef jerky places will give you a sample of each type.

5. You can eat wild game jerky without getting anything on your hands.

6. Jerky will not spoil for about 6 months.

7. It is unusual enough that almost no one keeps some wild game jerky around the house.

8. You can be sure that nobody else will give this gift. If they do then you just have double the jerky no problem.

9. Unless you give it to a jerky freak, you can be sure that it is something new to the receiver.

10. When was the last time you ate something that could eat you?

I hope that these ten reasons have made the case for wild game jerky. I know that gourmet can mean many different things to many different people. I am not sure why only the rich and famous should have gourmet food items. The rest of the world should be able to enjoy them as well. Maybe even decide that a new food like jerky can be the new gourmet food. The next time you are stumped about what to buy the guy or gal who has everything, take a look at some wild game jerky.

Want to really know what gourmet means? Is there some room for a snack that does not cost 150 dollars an ounce? Check out wild game jerky as the new gourmet food gift.