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Matcha’s Cozy Counterpart: Discover Hojicha Tea in St. Louis at Global Foods Market

By Global Foods /March 26, 2026

Over the past several years, matcha green tea has firmly rooted itself in American food culture. From matcha lattes and desserts to smoothies and soft serve, this vibrant Japanese tea has become synonymous with wellness and café culture. But as matcha demand continues to grow, another Japanese tea is gaining attention in cafés and kitchens across the country, including right here in St. Louis: hojicha tea. What Is Hojicha? A Roasted Japanese Green Tea Unlike matcha, which is stone-ground from shade-grown tea leaves and known for its grassy, vegetal flavor, hojicha (also spelled houjicha) takes a different approach. This traditional…

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A Global Celebration, Right Here in St. Louis

By Global Foods /February 18, 2026

In February, cultures around the world come together to celebrate new beginnings—and Lunar New Year is one of the most meaningful of them all. At Global Foods Market, celebrating cultures from around the world is part of everyday life. As an international grocery destination, we strive to make cultural experiences like Lunar New Year more accessible, meaningful, and connected to the St. Louis community—inviting everyone to explore, learn, and celebrate together. Whether you’re continuing a cherished tradition or discovering Lunar New Year for the first time, we invite you to honor the season with festive foods, symbolic flavors, and global…

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Globe-Worthy Teas to Start the New Year

By Global Foods /February 4, 2026

Awards season is officially here, and while the Golden Globes shine a spotlight on Hollywood’s best, we’re turning our attention to something equally deserving of applause: a truly great cup of tea. This January, we’re celebrating (Golden) Globe-worthy teas, including a fan-favorite that’s earned a spot in Amy Poehler’s morning routine: Barry’s Tea.That’s right. Amy Poehler, who recently took home a win for the first-ever “Best Podcast” award for Good Hang with Amy, starts her day with a cup of Barry’s Tea. If it’s good enough for a Golden Globe winner, we’d say it’s worth brewing at…

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Irish Soda Bread

By Global Foods /August 9, 2018

Ingredients: 4 cups flour 4 Teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1 Teaspoon caraway seeds 1 1/2 cup dried currants 2 Eggs, beaten 1 cup Irish butter, melted 1 cup milk Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a loaf pan. Place currants and caraway seeds in a big bowl. Sift together flour, baking soda, sugar and salt. Pour sifted mixture over currants. Add the Irish butter, eggs and milk; mix well. Mold dough into a loaf shape on a floured board, then place on greased pan and bake for one hour, or until…

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Hot & Spicy Jambalaya

By Global Foods /August 9, 2018

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 lbs Bobak’s Hot and Spicy Sausage (1″ Cuts) 1 Teaspoon Chopped Garlic 1 small Onion Diced 1 large Green Pepper Diced 1 large Yellow Pepper Diced 2 sticks Celery Diced 2 cups Water 1-16 oz can Diced Tomatoes 2-4 Tablespoons Bayou Blast* 2 cups White Rice (Instant Rice) Bayou Blast* 3 Tablespoons Paprika 2 Tablespoons Cayenne Powder 2 Tablespoons Salt 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder 1 Tablespoon Oregano, Dried 1 Tablespoon Thyme, Dried Method: Heat the oil in a large (4…

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Kiwi Marinated Charbroiled Octopus

By Global Foods /July 31, 2018

Submitted by Robert G. Part 1: Sake Whipped Cauliflower Ingredients: 1 Pound Cauliflower – Washed and Cut Into Bite Size Florets 1 Medium Shallot – Fine Dice 1 Quart Chicken Stock 1 Cup Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) 1/2 Cup 40 percent Heavy Whipping Cream 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter Sea Salt and White Pepper – To taste Method: Heat Chicken stock in a medium pot until it reaches a rolling boil Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling chicken stock and cook them until they are fork tender Using a colander drain the cauliflower and reserve them in a…

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