S. P. A. M.

Something Posing As Meat

Actually, SPAM is sort of a staple for campers around my parts.

I don't know many people who eat it regularly at home - more of a special occasion delicacy - but a fair percentage of folk at any festival campsite will have a can or two tucked away, just in case.

Tourists should visit the Seattle SPAM Festival, where fame and prizes are awarded for "SPAM Carving."

It's actually no more noxious than most processed "luncheon meats" if properly prepared. Grilled with Velveeta, (the other simulated food product of great fame) it makes a tasty sandwich.

(Since it's usually reserved for "emergencies" when you've run out of ice and everything else looks much worse, one must be certain to pick the blue and green spots off the bread before grilling.)

Adds splendid variety if you packed light and are living on MREs.

John