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Month: November 2016

  • Holidays at the Jungle – Egg Nog for Everyone in Natural Foods!

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    That most wonderful time of year is truly upon us when we are making out our holiday shopping lists… and checking them twice!

    At the top of my list will be Eggnog! This is how the holidays should taste. It has been a beloved seasonal tradition dating back hundreds of years. One drink will tell you why.

    Here at Jungle Jim’s in Natural Foods we carry a wide variety to please most any Foodie’s craving.

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  • The Foodie Press: Pot Roast is Good for the Soul

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    Listen, I know I’ve been complaining a lot about the weather the last few weeks, but the snow never fails to take me by surprise. And it’s not the good kind of surprise, like getting cake when you weren’t expecting it or finding $20 in your coat pocket. It’s really unpleasant, like getting a bucket of ice water tipped over your head. Actually, it’s similar to getting a bucket of ice water tipped over your head in more ways than one, Read article

  • Wine Department: The Little Known Fact of American Vines Saving The Wine World

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    So perhaps there is a bit of hyperbole in the above subtitle to this piece, yet indeed there is a bit of truth to it. To preface that statement though, viticulturalists had to get inventive when bringing French grapevines to the New World. Vitis Vinifera, the species of grapes we are most accustomed to (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, etc.) were brought to the Americas, first by the Spaniards in the 16th Century, then by the French in the 17th Century. Read article

  • Holidays at the Jungle – Candy Canes*

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    Are you ready to have some fun with your friends and family this holiday season? If you’re looking for something unique, a little weird and, shall we say… challenging, might we suggest coffee, gravy, wasabi – and though they’re not pictured – dill pickle *candy canes?

    You can find these in the International Department along with many, many other great, delicious and a likely a bit out there products from across the country and around the world! 

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  • Elderberries, Cold & Flu Prevention and You

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    Elderberries have been used for centuries to support the immune system, as they are rich in vitamins, flavonoids, and​ antioxidants. Otherwise known as Sambucus, elderberry is a great addition any time of year, but especially in the winter. Studies have shown elderberries to be extremely effective against cold and flu viruses.

    Known to have worked effectively on a variety of health problems, elderberries have commonly been used for the following ailments:

    As an eyewash for conjunctivitis As a poultice for wounds ​To diminish the swelling of mucous membranes.  Read article

  • The Foodie Press: Traditional Colombian Hot Chocolate

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    One of the best parts of working in an international market like Jungle Jim’s is getting the opportunity to meet people from around the world and having them share bits of their lives with you. Which is exactly how we got this recipe for traditional Colombian hot chocolate; Caesar, from International Foods, shared with us how his family makes this delicious (seriously, it is so good) drink!

    Hot chocolate is a staple in every Colombian home,

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  • Holidays at the Jungle – Create Your Own Knife Set at Gourmet Galeria

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    For the first time ever, Gourmet Galeria is introducing a Wusthof Build Your Own Block Set.  From their most popular Classic collection, you select four knives that are most practical for you.

    With the set you will receive a walnut counter block, pull-apart cooking shears, and a honing steel – everything  you need to enjoy the fine experience of Wusthof cutlery. The traditional Wusthof 7-piece Classic block retails for $593, Gourmet Galeria’s price is $299.99.

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  • The Foodie Press: The Perfect Holiday Cheese Board

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    Imagine, if you will, a truly terrible company holiday party. Your shoes are hurting your feet; that creepy person from accounting keeps staring at you; there’s an endless string of terrible Christmas music playing in the background, and you’re already certain that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be stuck in your head until at least April; not to mention that you spilled RED WINE on your boss fifteen minutes into the night.

    So to avoid the disaster of your evening,

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  • Let’s Talk BBQ Sauce – This Year’s Weekend of Fire X Best BBQ Sauces, That Is…

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    ​We’re still cooling off after this year’s 10th Anniversary Weekend of Fire, but we want to make sure that those of you who attended, and anyone who didn’t get a chance to check things out, can still get your hands on the best of the best (as voted by WOFX attendees). This week, we’re going to highlight the top 3 BBQ Sauces!

    It’s almost time for non-stop holiday parties and celebrations, so we think bringing any one of these award-winning salsas along with you is going to kick things up a notch (and make you the hit of the party,

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  • Holidays at the Jungle – Awesome International Treats Await!

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    A staple at many holiday celebrations, cookies (of any variety) are a welcome treat. Appetite spoilers they might be, most everyone enjoys having them to snack on before dinner, or afterwards as a part of dessert.

    In our International Department, you’ll find more cookies than you can handle (though you’re welcome to try!), so we thought we’d introduce, or reintroduce, you to some of our favorites: Walkers Pure Butter Shortbread Cookies. 

    Found in a set of festive tins and variety packs,

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