Month: September 2017
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What Holds The World Together
- Posted: 9/30/2017
- Categories: Wine
Comments Off on What Holds The World TogetherA long time ago, when I first got into this business, I remember being at a small winemaker dinner, and hearing the words among the dinner chatter: “Wine is the lubricant required to bring all the unique and beautiful points of view together and make the world turn as it should.” Well, it may or may not have been said exactly that way, but that little bit of paraphrasing has resonated with me ever since.
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Beer Department: Beer Vacations: Asheville
- Posted: 9/27/2017
- Categories: Craft Beer
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Requiem For A Friend
- Posted: 9/23/2017
- Categories: Wine
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10 Things To Get You FIRED Up for Weekend of Fire!
- Posted: 9/22/2017
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle
Comments Off on 10 Things To Get You FIRED Up for Weekend of Fire!This year’s Weekend of Fire will be our BIGGEST and BOLDEST yet. More booths, more food options, and we’re even expanding the festival and letting it take over the Greenhouse in front of the store.
We’re excited, of course, but we wanted to make sure you were as excited as we are! Check out 10 things to get you fired up for the biggest Fiery Foods Show in the region!
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The Olive Pit 101 – Intermediate Olives!
- Posted: 9/21/2017
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle
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Bruder Basil – Well Balanced, Flavorful Smoked Cheese
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Comments Off on Bruder Basil – Well Balanced, Flavorful Smoked CheeseTexture wise, Bruder Basil is semi-soft, with a nice amount of buttery and smoky notes to please most any palate.
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Boogie on Down to Candy From the 70’s!
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Comments Off on Boogie on Down to Candy From the 70’s!A candy icon – Pop Rocks! Who remembers that funky crackle sound? And boy was it a shock when one exploded! Contrary to popular belief, eating a mixture of Pop Rocks & soda won’t make your stomach explode… but the FDA did set up a hotline for concerned parents!
Originally developed in 1952 and called Lik-M-Aid, the ever popular Fun Dip, with the powder candy Lik-A-Stix wasn’t introduced until the 1970’s.
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Mooncakes and the Mid-Autumn Festival
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Coming Soon to the Jungle: Kombucha Bar!
- Posted: 9/20/2017
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What is Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that is highly effervescent. Originating in China, it’s been around since about the year 200 BC. Traditionally black or green tea is the base, then sugar and the SCOBY is added for fermentation.Now, you may be asking, what exactly is a SCOBY? A SCOBY is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.
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Weekend of Fire 2017 Product Preview
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Comments Off on Weekend of Fire 2017 Product PreviewJoin us for the fun on October 7 & 8 at our Fairfield location!
RSVP on Facebook!
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