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Month: February 2017

  • It’s Mardi Gras Time!

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    ​Mardi Gras is fast approaching, so we’ve decided to dive in and take a look at this world-renowned holiday. Not just the history though – we’re an International Market, so of course we have to talk about foods, drinks and desserts that have a storied history in Mardi Gras celebrations. Jungle Jim’s has everything you need to have your own traditional Mardi Gras celebration, so let’s get right to it. What is Mardi Gras? Read article

  • Cooking School: Baked Mini Ham and Swiss Sandwiches

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    ​Some of you may fondly recognize these sandwiches from your youth. Both Leigh and Jenny’s mothers made these hot ham and Swiss sandwiches when they were young. We searched the internet for a recipe that would recreate our memory of enjoying these buttery, 
    cheesy, warm sandwiches and Baked Mini Ham and Swiss Sandwiches come very close. The only ingredient missing is a mother’s love! The cheese and ham are both from Boar’s Head:  Gold Swiss and Sweet Slice Ham. Read article

  • New Japanese Snacks Are In!

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    ​Jungle Jim’s International Market loves to bring you (yeah, YOU!) fun and interesting foods from around the world. This week, we’re excited to talk about some new Japanese snacks that just hit the shelves! Matcha Sandwiches – Similar to the Oreos you know and love, but with a Matcha Green Tea twist.

    Fran Sticks – These buttery biscuit sticks are dipped in all kinds of candy, such as chocolate, vanilla and strawberry fudge. 

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  • Discoveries at the Jungle: Coffee Month!

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    Welcome to Discoveries at the Jungle, where each month we’ll take a look at some of the most interesting, flavorful and sometimes bizarre international items Jungle Jim’s has to offer. This month is coffee month! Last month we explored the world of tea, so if you missed any of those posts make sure you go back and give them a read.

    Some History

    Coffee is thought to have been discovered around the 9th or 10th century when an Ethiopian goat herder named Khaldi noticed that his normally lethargic goats were more excitable after they had nibbled the red berries from an evergreen tree.

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