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explore JAMAICA (Family)
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explore JAMAICA (Family)
In our explore Jamaica box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the origin of Jamaican food. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.
Featuring Chef Andre Fowles - a Jamaican born chef in New York City, a three-time Food Network “Chopped" champion, and has been recognized by Star Chef New York. We are thrilled to have his signature culinary flair guide our explore Jamaica box!
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Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
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other ways to EXPLORE
The AMERICAS Bundle (Jamaica Box + 4 other countries)
JAMAICA - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra JAMAICA flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
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JAMAICA - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
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JAMAICA Tool - Pot Cover Holder
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
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What’s Inside Jamaica Family Box?
3 Authentic Jamaican Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Jamaica Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore Jamaica's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Jamaican Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Jamaica Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore Jamaica's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
These 3 popular Jamaican recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Jerk Chicken / Cauliflower
Jerk is a style of cooking originated from the Taíno, an Arawak people indigenous to Jamaica and the Caribbean, who later taught it to the African slaves - the meat/fish/vegetable is coated with spices and slow-roasted over an open fire or grill. The unique ingredients in the Jamaican Jerk chicken are allspice and Scotch bonnet pepper, which is similar to habañero chili pepper.
Crispy Coconut Shrimp/Tofu
Shrimp is BIG in Jamaica! Cooking them in curry sauce is the most common way of cooking shrimps in Jamaica. To mix it up, we introduce coconut shrimp which will be a hit with kids of all ages! The origin of fried coconut shrimp is hard to pinpoint but many believed that it was likely found in the tiki bar culture in the Caribbean or Polynesian islands.
Jamaican Curry Chicken/Tofu
Jamaicans call this dish, Curry Chicken to differentiate from the Indian’s “Chicken Curry.” It is an adaption of Indian and African cuisines from the settlers in Jamaica over the years. Unlike the Indian curry which has more chili powder to give it a red coloring, Jamaican curry has more turmeric which gives it a yellow coloring.
Jerk is a style of cooking originated from the Taíno, an Arawak people indigenous to Jamaica and the Caribbean, who later taught it to the African slaves - the meat/fish/vegetable is coated with spices and slow-roasted over an open fire or grill. The unique ingredients in the Jamaican Jerk chicken are allspice and Scotch bonnet pepper, which is similar to habañero chili pepper.
Shrimp is BIG in Jamaica! Cooking them in curry sauce is the most common way of cooking shrimps in Jamaica. To mix it up, we introduce coconut shrimp which will be a hit with kids of all ages! The origin of fried coconut shrimp is hard to pinpoint but many believed that it was likely found in the tiki bar culture in the Caribbean or Polynesian islands.
Jamaicans call this dish, Curry Chicken to differentiate from the Indian’s “Chicken Curry.” It is an adaption of Indian and African cuisines from the settlers in Jamaica over the years. Unlike the Indian curry which has more chili powder to give it a red coloring, Jamaican curry has more turmeric which gives it a yellow coloring.
Discover Jamaica
JAMAICA, located in the Caribbean Sea, is known for its vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and rhythmic spirit. From its stunning beaches and tropical mountains to its rich musical heritage, Jamaica embodies warmth and creativity. Influenced by African, European, and Indigenous traditions, the island is the birthplace of reggae music and a global symbol of resilience, joy, and cultural pride. Jamaican cuisine is known for its bold, vibrant flavors, blending spicy, savory, and subtly sweet notes with signature seasonings and tropical ingredients. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Jamaican food before.
FAQs
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
Overall rating: 4.3846636 / 5 from 1591 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Explore Jamaica offers families and kids a delightful introduction to Jamaican culture through food, recipes, and educational materials. The box includes three popular recipes and is praised for its delicious and easy-to-make meals, making it a perfect gift for children. The experience is described as enjoyable and fantastic, with high satisfaction reported for the box and its contents.
Summary topics
- Food Quality (10%): Customers expressed appreciation for the amazing and delicious food, which was easy to make and loved by their children.
- Meal Variety (9%): It was noted by customers that the meals are delicious, easy to prepare, and add variety to their meals.
- Gift Value (5%): Customers appreciated the gift, with multiple reviews mentioning it as a perfect gift or as the best gift ever.
- Recipe Ease (21%): Many customers pointed out that the recipes in the kits are easy to follow and have delicious results.
- Experience Enjoyment (8%): It was reported by customers that the experience was great and enjoyable, with many describing it as excellent, awesome, and fantastic.
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Review highlights
- "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older." —
- "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information." —
- "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course." —
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Bought my husband a subscription - no regrets
"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"
Still checking it out, but so far, so good.
"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."
The BEST Stay Home Date Night!
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Explore France
"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."
Best buy ever!
"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."
Great Homeschooling Activity!
"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"
Easy recipes to enjoy
"My 12y made Jamaican Curry. It came out delicious."
Excellent for homeschooling
"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"
Deluxe explorer bundle
"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."