Basic conservation is still the 'meat and potatoes' of their environmental plan.
The real 'meat of' the book is found in its discussion of his economic plan.
The scouting camp is a 'meat market' for pro football candidates.
(..) Tell him , I'm bringing the baby. And tell him , I'm bringing a mammoth. A mammoth. Mammoth never travels alone. This one does. And I'm leading him to half peak. Look at all that meat. Let's get him ! Not yet! We need the whole gang to bring this mammoth down. Get everyone ready. Now! (..)2002 Ice Age