State dinners often consist of, but are not limited to, black tie or white tie dress, military honor guards, a four or five course meal, musical entertainment, dancing, and speeches made on behalf of the head of state hosting the state dinner as well as the foreign head of state.
Jerky is lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient moisture has been removed.
You can dehydrate meat to form jerky, but it is best to use lean meat that is precooked to limit the risk of food-borne illnesses. Some people also make snacks by dehydrating bagels or teaspoonfuls of yogurt.