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  • Bruder Basil – Well Balanced, Flavorful Smoked Cheese

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    A genuinely beech smoked Bavarian cheese, Bruder Basil is one of the more balanced smoked cheeses that we carry in the shop. First produced by Trappist monks in the Abbey of Rotthalmunster, Basil Weixler came to learn how to make it with the aid of the monks and began making larger batches in 1902. 

    Texture 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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    ​​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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    ​Mooncakes are a sometimes decadent, oftentimes sweet, and all the time intriguing celebratory treat traditionally only available during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival – also known as the Moon Festival (hence the mooncakes). There are a few reasons these particular treats are so interesting, some of them mythical in nature, some of them secretive and even practical considering the tensions and needs of the time. And much like the festival itself, it’s a poignant callback to the storied and lengthy history of Chinese culture, Read article

  • Coming Soon to the Jungle: Kombucha Bar!

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    ​Jungle Jim’s International Market and Fab Ferments proudly present the Kombucha Bar at Jungle Jim’s Fairfield. 

    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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    Our pepperologist Don McBride is here to show you some of the products that will be featured at this year’s Weekend of Fire! Hot sauce, rubs, BBQ sauce, salsa, mustards and more!

    Join us for the fun on October 7 & 8 at our Fairfield location!

    RSVP on Facebook!

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  • New at the Jungle: My/Mo – Mochi Ice Cream

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    ​We’re super excited to tell you about a new product we are carrying: My/Mo a “pack your own” mochi ice cream! What, exactly, is Mochi you might ask? Well, let us give you a little history lesson. ​Mochi itself is a Japanese rice cake that is pounded into a paste and molded into whatever whatever shape you desire. It has a gel like consistency – think of it almost like a gummy bear. The exact origin of ochi hasn’t been confirmed, Read article

  • Discoveries at the Jungle Oktoberfest Edition: Gerolstiner Mineral Waters and Dallmayr Coffee

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    Oktoberfest has a rich history dating back to 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Teresa of Sassonia-Hildburghausen. They invited all of the citizens of Munich to attend the celebration, which was held in the fields in front of the city gate. From that year on it became an annual celebration, which then evolved into the Oktoberfest that we know today.

    Now, Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world. Coincidentally, Cincinnati actually hosts the second largest Oktoberfest second only to Munich itself!

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  • Discoveries at the Jungle Oktoberfest Edition: Bechtle Noodles and Hans Freitag Cookies

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    Oktoberfest has a rich history dating back to 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Teresa of Sassonia-Hildburghausen. They invited all of the citizens of Munich to attend the celebration, which was held in the fields in front of the city gate. From that year on it became an annual celebration, which then evolved into the Oktoberfest that we know today.

    Now, Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world. Coincidentally, Cincinnati actually hosts the second largest Oktoberfest second only to Munich itself!

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  • Discoveries at the Jungle Oktoberfest Edition: Hengstenberg Mustards and Lorenz Snacks

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    Oktoberfest has a rich history dating back to 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Teresa of Sassonia-Hildburghausen. They invited all of the citizens of Munich to attend the celebration, which was held in the fields in front of the city gate. From that year on it became an annual celebration, which then evolved into the Oktoberfest that we know today.

    Now, Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world. Coincidentally, Cincinnati actually hosts the second largest Oktoberfest second only to Munich itself!

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  • Discoveries at the Jungle Oktoberfest Edition: Zeisner Curry Ketchup and Kuhne Pickles and Sauerkraut

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    ​Zeisner – Curry Ketchup

    ​Boasting more than a dozen herbs, this “spicy and fruity” ketchup is aromatic and flavorful – especially compared to many U.S. crafted ketchups. Perfect on American classics like hot dogs and hamburgers, Curry Ketchup will take your metts and brats to a whole new level of taste.

    ​Where you can find these: Fairfield Location: Orange 19 // Eastgate Location: Yellow 6

    Did you know?

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