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If you want to learn and eat at the same time, why not\u00a0get something that can help\u00a0you to whip up something substantial in the kitchen? Most of these services send out boxes with a monthly theme focusing on a specific region or country. There are some that will give you everything you need–ingredients, recipes, and more–while\u00a0there are some that give you only extra\u00a0souvenirs, plus what’s exotic and hard to find, like herbs and spices.<\/p>\n
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Top Pick:\u00a0Takeout Kit<\/h3>\n
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Top Pick:\u00a0Takeout Kit<\/h3>\nStarts at $32.00\/month + free shipping<\/em><\/p>\n Ships to US territories; including Hawaii, Alaska and APO\/FPO addresses<\/em><\/p>\n Takeout Kit is one of those all-inclusive boxes:\u00a0a true meal preparation service that even comes with a two\u00a0month shelf \u00a0life guarantee. With a penchant for putting together international dishes, this service specializes in providing tested and properly measured ingredients for recipes from around the world. Although these good-for-four kits\u00a0are not recommended for those with serious food allergies, Takeout Kit does accommodate common dietary restrictions. Vegetarians, pescatarians and those on a low glycemic index diet need not worry.<\/p>\n Kitchen Table Passport<\/p>\n Every box is themed, and comes with a welcome guide, mementos, 10 country trivia cards,\u00a0a grocery list\u00a0and recipe, plus herbs and spices to cook the dish–good for four to six–twice. No accommodation for different\u00a0dietary needs, but you’re free to tweak it on your own.\u00a0Starts at $29.95 with free shipping; currently only ships to the US. There is also an option to do away with the extras and pay only $9.95 for the food items.<\/p>\n The Spicery<\/p>\n You get\u00a0a recipe card, plus freshly ground and blended herbs and spices enough for a meal serving two to four; depending on the spicebox type. The Spicery offers eight–BBQ Around the World, Date Night, Food Truck,\u00a0Friday Night Curry Discoverer, Indian Restaurant Favorites, Meat Free Magic, Spicery Highlights, World Kitchen Explorer–and you can choose a different one\u00a0monthly. Starts at \u00a322.00, plus shipping and handling, for three months; ships internationally, except to Australia.<\/p>\n Food Trip To…<\/p>\n Each box focuses on one country; and contains a travel journal, music playlist, a souvenir, authentic items, and recipes–good for up to six people–to try, using products included. Vegetarian or allergy-accommodating versions of the recipes may also be provided. 10% of the proceeds from every purchase is donated to OXFAM Qu\u00e9bec. Starts at Can$37.90, plus shipping and handling, for a single box; currently only ships within\u00a0Canada.<\/p>\n Ever come across a dish when you’re on vacation and think, “I bet I can figure out how to make this”? For more experienced cooks, per-recipe subscription boxes may be restrictive and can limit creativity in the kitchen. It’s a good thing that there are services catering to people like you, too. Not everyone needs a set of instructions; some will appreciate just being able to\u00a0stock their pantries with items that may be difficult to find at local supermarkets and groceries.<\/p>\n Starts at $9.95\/month + free shipping for club members<\/em><\/p>\n Ships to US territories; including Hawaii, Alaska and APO\/FPO addresses<\/em><\/p>\n Yummy Bazaar’s Destination Food Club gives you two options: the World Sampler and the Full Experience. The former is a steal: up to eight sample-size products from up to three countries each month–all for less than $10.00. However, the latter is what will really fill your pantry; starting at $35.95, you get up to eight full-size food items from a single country. Great customer support options, the ability to skip deliveries any time and an easy way to cancel your subscription all make this service well worth trying.<\/p>\n Try The World<\/p>\n This company\u00a0offers three different boxes: Countries, Pantry and Snacks. Each monthly box contains a culture guide, along with artisanal food items. The Snack box is\u00a0a little pricey, starting at $19.00 month on month for five all-natural snacks from five countries; the other two subscription options are better. The Countries box starts at $39.00 a month for up to eight gourmet delicacies from one country, curated by a notable chef. The Pantry box is a little less expensive at $29.95; you trade\u00a0curation for customization, as you receive five international food items monthly based on a taste profile that you fill out. Shipping is free within the US; Try The World also ships to Canada.<\/p>\n When you think of foreign cuisine, you typically think of food you might find on a restaurant menu; but that’s far from a complete experience. Snacks matter, too! Think back to what you saw lining the shelves of convenience stores at the last foreign country you visited. These products may not be gourmet, but they are likely the things that immigrants miss most about their home countries. After all, you can always cook a dish, but not every local candy or bag of chips will be available internationally. Snack boxes are part discovery and part nostalgia, and often add sense of fun. After all, candies and treats tend to bring out the child in everyone.<\/p>\n Starts at $22.00\/month + free shipping\u00a0for US customers<\/em><\/p>\n Ships\u00a0internationally<\/em><\/p>\n TopMunch sends you more than just a collection of snacks each month; it gives you a full cultural experience. Each box contains not only up to seven exotic and full-size treats from one country, but also a language guide with common local phrases, a travelogue with recommendations and tips, and a collection of local music. There are also enclosed details about each food item. The monthly packages function as quirky primers for pre-travel; the curated boxes basically give you a taste of what to expect during an actual visit.<\/p>\n Treats<\/p>\n This company offers a no-nonsense version of what TopMunch provides its customers: a collection of one country’s best snacks, delivered to your doorstep each month. Starting at $13.95 for a Standard Pack, you get over five treats; the Premium Pack at $25.95 contains over 10 treats. Shipping is free if you’re located in the US–excluding APO\/FPO addresses, sadly–but the service is available worldwide.<\/p>\n Universal Yums<\/p>\n These monthly country-themed boxes are sort of the middle ground between TopMunch and Treats. They come in two sizes: the smaller Yum Box\u00a0starts at $14.00 and contains at least six food items, and the bigger Yum Yum Box starts at $25.00 and contains at least 12 food items. Treats and candies are a mix of salty, spicy, sweet and more. An information card with fun facts about each snack is also included. Shipping is free for US residents, and the service is available in\u00a0selected countries only (Australia, Canada, Israel, the US, and the UK).<\/p>\n SnackCrate<\/p>\n Each crate’s contents are half candy, half snacks (chips, cookies, crackers, and more)–all from one different country each month. For an additional $6.00, a foreign drink from the same locale will be included. There are three crate sizes to choose from: Mini, starting at $12.00, with up to six food items; Original, starting at $20, with up to 12 food items; and Premium, starting at $35, with up to 18 food items. Shipping is free, and SnackCrate only delivers to US addresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Once\u00a0bitten by the travel bug, it’s hard to resist the urge to visit new places and experience new things.\u00a0Sightseeing, shopping, and socializing are all part of the package, of course; but there’s also the thrill of discovering different dishes. Whether it’s savory or\u00a0sweet, street food on a stick or a complete sit-down\u00a0meal, local delicacies reveal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":49,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/article-template.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nIf you\u2019re interested in this, you might also like:<\/h3>\n
From Foreign Countries to Filling\u00a0Your Pantries<\/h2>\n
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