Discoveries at the Jungle
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Your Guide to the Regional Cuisines of India
- Posted: 9/27/2019
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle, International
Comments Off on Your Guide to the Regional Cuisines of IndiaHistorians believe that people arrived in India over 55,000 years ago, making India one of the oldest human civilizations in the world. This long history, combined with the fact that India currently has a population of over 1.2 billion, means that India is home to a huge diversity of language, food, and culture! The various cuisines of India can be largely separated into four areas: North, South, East, and West. Keep reading to learn about the unique (and delicious!) foods from each of these regions!
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Your Guide to the Cincinnati Oktoberfest Season
- Posted: 8/23/2019
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle, International
Comments Off on Your Guide to the Cincinnati Oktoberfest SeasonIt’s that time of the year again! Summer is coming to a close (even though it’s still miserably hot outside), and it’s time for a new era of 2019! If you’re a Cincinnati native, you’re probably well aware of the season that is now upon us. It’s time for Oktoberfest, the wonderful Cincinnatian German-American mash-up that glorifies beer-drinking, exalts the humble Cincinnati mettwurst to sky-high adulation, and compels normally boring adults to run amok with chickens and weiner dogs perched upon their heads!
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Barbecuing Around the World
- Posted: 8/1/2019
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle, International
Comments Off on Barbecuing Around the WorldBarbecue is an American staple, but cultures around the world have their own ways of cooking a great cut of meat. The one thing they have in common? They’re all delicious! This summer, add an international flair to your summer cookouts and learn more about international barbecuing styles with Discoveries at the Jungle Barbecue.
Tandoori | IndiaA tandoor is a tall, cylindrical clay oven that is used throughout the Middle East,
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Everything You Need to Know About Salting Your Food
- Posted: 6/28/2019
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle
If you’re a human (and if you’re reading this, we certainly hope you are), you probably love salt! Sure, everyone has their preferences, but generally, most people crave salt at least some of the time. This is because salt, or sodium, is necessary for survival. Our bodies use sodium chloride to absorb essential nutrients, balance fluid, regulate blood pressure, and perform a host of other essential functions. As a result, we’ve evolved to love and crave salt!
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Discover Ohio with Local Favorites from the Buckeye State
- Posted: 5/31/2019
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle
Comments Off on Discover Ohio with Local Favorites from the Buckeye StateMackenzie Creamery is an Ohio-based goat farm located in Hiram, a village to the southeast of Cleveland. Mackenzie Creamery was started by founder Jean Mackenzie, who always had a passion for cheese-making. In 2007, after attending just two cheese-making classes, Jean decided to turn her favorite hobby into her life’s work, and founded Mackenzie Creamery. Fast forward ten years, and Mackenzie Creamery has become one of Ohio’s favorite local businesses! Their goat cheeses have won several awards,
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The Long, Contested History of Baklava
- Posted: 4/26/2019
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In the Mediterranean and the Middle East, baklava is ubiquitous. Though it can be made with many variations, the essential parts are the same: paper-thin layers of phyllo pastry, a sweet filling made with chopped nuts, and a coating of honey or syrup. This delectable dessert has been around for centuries, but its origins are nebulous, which has caused disagreements around the world. Through the years, various countries have feuded over who “owns” baklava, with most people siding with either Greece or Turkey.
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Put Down the Chips and Pick Up the Olives: Experts Say Mediterranean Eating Habits are Key to Healthy Lifestyle
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Comments Off on Put Down the Chips and Pick Up the Olives: Experts Say Mediterranean Eating Habits are Key to Healthy LifestyleThis month, we’re featuring Greek foods in our Discoveries at the Jungle program, so we wanted to share some recent research about why Mediterranean foods are especially good for you!
Let’s face it. Eating healthy is hard. Many of us are incredibly busy, leaving little time for shopping and cooking. Often, at the end of a long day, it’s easier to pull through a fast food drive-thru than to even think about going home,
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Discover Chickpeas with Our Favorite Recipes
- Posted: 3/29/2019
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Comments Off on Discover Chickpeas with Our Favorite RecipesThough the humble chickpea is often taken for granted, these little legumes are useful for more than just hummus! Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, contain a wealth of important nutrients, including folate, iron, phosphorus, and manganese. They’re packed with protein, delivering about 3 grams per 50 calories, and are a great source of fiber! This combination can help keep you full longer, meaning that you’ll be less tempted to reach for the chips or cookies when that two o’clock slump rolls around.
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Cajun or Creole? What’s the Difference?
- Posted: 2/22/2019
- Categories: Discoveries at the Jungle, International
Comments Off on Cajun or Creole? What’s the Difference?Cajun or Creole. Do you know the difference? Though both of these cultures are present in Louisiana, they are two separate and distinct groups of peoples.
Cajun people are actually descended from French Canadians who lived in Acadia, a broad area along North America’s eastern coast that now consists of Maine, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. This area was colonized by French settlers, but they clashed with British armies beginning in the early 1700s.
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Cabbage Soup with Cabbage Stir Fry
- Posted: 1/31/2019
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Comments Off on Cabbage Soup with Cabbage Stir FryTry your hand at making authentic Chinese cuisine with our recipes for Cabbage Soup and Cabbage Stir Fry!
Cabbage Soup (serves 6).
Ingredients1 ½ shallots
2 bunches green onion
½ bunch cilantro
1 medium ginger root
1 garlic bulb
1 pound ground pork
1-2 tablespoons natural sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper (half for the broth and half for the meat)
1-3 tablespoons mushroom seasoning
1-2 tablespoons Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce
1-2 tablespoons pure sesame oil
1 head cabbage (we used Taiwanese cabbage because of its sweeter flavor and large leaves)
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