THE MEANING OF THE MONTHLY JERKY HONOREES

To outsiders, the Monthly Jerky Honorees may appear to be nothing more than:

ridiculous flavor names
overdramatic speeches
and grown adults taking beef jerky far too seriously.

Those people completely miss the point.

The Jerky Honoree tradition was created to celebrate the people who make up Rummy Nation:
the friends, family, bartenders, storytellers, loyal degenerates, and larger-than-life personalities who turn ordinary nights into legendary stories.

Every flavor represents more than jerky. It represents:

inside jokes
unforgettable nights
friendships built over decades
local legends
and the kind of people who always show up for one another

Some honorees are recognized for:

making everyone laugh
telling impossible stories
supporting friends
bringing life to every gathering
or simply being the exact type of Rummy this nation was built upon

Each month’s flavor becomes part tribute and part permanent historical record within the Rummy Nation archives.

The speeches may be exaggerated.

The accomplishments may become slightly larger with every retelling.

But the friendships behind them are very real.

In Rummy Nation, jerky was never just about the meat.

It was always about the people standing around eating it together.

Meet the Honorees

LISA BLAINES INSANE HONEY LEMON PEPPER

THE RUMMY NATION BEEF JERKY FLAVOR OF THE MONTH FOR MAY

This one goes out to one of my best customers, even though her work schedule and mine conflict, I get my ass out of bed to make sure she gets her beef jerky fix, I met her at TCB around 3 years ago and she has been a great customer ever since, and you would never know it by looking at her but she has a background in MMA and from what I hear she can kick most guys ass , so I'm not going to get on her bad side, so I will continue giving her the best jerky I can produce.

JANICE'S JAPANESE HIBACHI

THE RUMMY NATION BEEF JERKY FLAVOR OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL goes out to an amazing woman and I got to tell you if it wasn't for her, Rummy Nation beef jerky couldn't keep up with the demand that it does, this lady comes 2/3 times a week marinating and smoking 200/250 lbs a meat a week and then yours truly does the rest, but without her I couldn't possibly keep up, she is one of the best humans I have ever met and there is only one person who loves her more than me, and the person would be my 90 year old dad, Mike Sarno Sr, he enjoys her talks, laughing, and they watch judge Judy together, (I should dock her pay for that but I don't) , I am so happy I met her with the help of Kate Varga , Thank you Janice Lynn Mancini for all you do, love you RUMMY!
This flavor combines all the flavors you would get at your local hibachi place without spending all that money on the same old show, smoking volcano, smiley face that lights on fire, choo choo train, you know the drill.

MARY LONGLEY'S BLOODY MARY

THE RUMMY NATION FLAVOR OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH goes to one of the nicest and kindest souls I have ever met. I had the pleasure of being a guest at her husband, Joe Longley's wedding, she deserves a gold medal bigger than Flavor Flav"s clock around his neck for putting up with that guy. They recently had a beautiful daughter who is the apple of my pal Michael Longley's eye (her grandfather).

Mary always has a smile on her face and is a great person who has always been nice to me and supported RUMMY NATION.

This flavor has all the flavor of America's favorite brunch beverage, it's packed with bold flavors that you will love.

UNCLE FRANK'S FRENCH ONION DIP

**100th FLAVOR ALERT** THE RUMMY NATION BEEF JERKY 100th flavor in 5 1/2 years and the FLAVOR OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY is dedicated to one of my favorite uncles growing up, who was always nice to me and always had a smile on his face. His wife Sandra (Aunt Sandy) was one of 9 siblings on my mom's side of the family. Growing up I had some of the best times with their 2 kids (my cousin's) Chris and Jenny. Their dad was a great guy and unfortunately he passed away around 10 years ago at a young, but he left everyone who knew him the memory of his famous smile and his love of laughter and was a very good speaker. This flavor is gonna have all the flavors of America s favorite dip, French Onion.

So, THE 100TH RUMMY BEEF JERKY FLAVOR OF THE MONTH is dedicated to my UNCLE FRANK LAUDANO.

DAVID'S MAMASELO JERKY

THE RUMMY NATION BEEF JERKY FLAVOR OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY 2026 goes out to one of the premier chefs in New Haven County. He is one of the premier chefs at Hard Hat Cafe serving up some of the best bar food and wings you can get. I visit Hard Hat Cafe every other Monday with my supply of Jerky for sale and David, Sharm, Olivia, Lisa Marie and the entire staff at Hard Hat couldn't be any nicer too me and more supportive of my product. I appreciate all of you!
This Flavor combines all the flavors of jalapeno, lime and ranch. With that being said I give you The RUMMY NATION BEEF JERKY FLAVOR OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY 2026. DAVID'S MAMASELO JERKY. One bite and you will say MAMASELO (ask a Spanish friend for translation).