Try the World is a culinary subscription box that you receive every two months. Every two months the curators select a location, the March/April box was Marrakesh, and you get several culinary items based on that location. The cost for the Try the World box is $39/box with FREE shipping.
The first item in the Try the World Marrakesh box was Mustapha’s Mediterranean Preserved Lemon Confit. The card that comes in the box says that Beldi lemons are used in this and that they can even be traced back to a specific numbered tress, now that’s quality! I expected these to be sweet, however, they actually have a bit of a salty taste which adds a bit of depth to them.
Speaking of the card, not pictured in any of the pictures is the Culture Guide that comes with the Try the World boxes. The Marrakesh guide contained a little intro about the location, recipes, a little article on Moroccan tea and it’s culture, a Moroccan poem, and a Marrakesh playlist. I wish I had remembered to get a picture of the guide because it was a great inclusion.
The next item in the Try the World box was a container of Mediterranean Gourmet Ras-El-Hanout Blend. The info card says that purists believe that Ras-El-Hanout blends have to be made of exactly twelve spices, however, what makes each Ras-El-Hanout blend different is what twelve spices that blend uses. How cool is that?
The next item in the Try the World box was a package of Sultan Sardines in Oil. As soon as I saw these I knew the Hubs would love them, and I wasn’t wrong. The info card says that these are boneless, skinless, and once you eat them you won’t be able to go back to regular grocery store sardines. The Hubs ate the sardines and agreed that they were boneless and skinless he then grabbed a few crackers to help finish them off and also agreed that he would now only eat this brand of sardines.
The next item in the Try the World box was a jar of Villa Jerada’s Kefta rub. This is a meat rub that can be used on just about any meat. The info card says that this is actually an antique recipe!
The next item in the Try the World box was a bottle of Dip & Scoop Culinary Argan Oil. The info card says that Dip & Scoop is actually a family business and that the Culinary Argan oil is handmade by Berber women in Southwestern Morocco. It recommends using this to top off fish, grilled veggies, or for dipping flat bread.
The last item in the Try the World box was a jar of Mediterranean Gourmet Harissa Sauce. The info card says that this can be added into items like stews or used as a tableside condiment. I actually want to try a bit of this with some pork chops to see how it livens them up.
So those were all the items in the Try the World Marrakesh box. I can’t really put a value on the box as I wouldn’t begin to know where to buy all these products, which is one of the things I love about this subscription. Personally, with all these new culinary items to try I think the Try the World box is well worth the $39/box price tag. However, if you use the code SOUTHEASTGOURMET you’ll get 30% off your first box! how cool is that?!
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I love trying new foods and this seems like an awesome way to try a few things at once. What a great idea.
Oh. Em. Gee. Everything looks so good and amazing, I can’t believe how many goodies that are included in each box. I would love to try all of it and esp the Mediterranean Gourmet Harissa Sauce. I love all things spicy.
I was like a kid at Christmas when I opened this box to see all the wonderful goodies in it. It was way more than I was expecting an everything we’ve tried so far has been excellent.
That looks amazing! I love trying new foods, and this looks like a great way to do that. That spice mixture is awesome!
We’re trying the spice blend this week, I hope it’s as awesome as it sounds!
I really want to look into this box! It’s the second time I’ve heard rave reviews about this subscription, I will definitely be checking it out.
The rave reviews are warranted. When I received the box and felt how heavy it was I knew it was going to be awesome 😉
This would be a great subscription box for me. I love to try different foods. These look like delicious products.
My husband LOVED the sardines and the lemons, we haven’t tried the other items but so far we’re 2 for 2.
I have to say that I’m absolutely LUSTING after those items! This would be such an awesome subscription box for me! I never heard of this before and I’m seriously thinking of signing on for this – it really sounds like it would be worth it!
It really was great. I’ve heard that Buenos Aires is the next box so if you’re interested in that you should go signup!
How interesting I have never heard of this before besides the argon oil. I think people use it in their hair?
I thought the only argan oil was the one used in hair/body products but this is food grade argan oil.
I would love to try the morrocan spice blend. It sounds so tasty! Have you tried it yet?
No I haven’t but I think we’re going to try it this week!
I would love to try the sardines. I wonder if it’s different from the sardines that I grew up eating.
This is a really neat box. I love that you can try different things I know I wouldn’t ever normally try. I also love the price. That’s pretty awesome! Such a great way to see if you like new and different things!
Ooh I want to subscribe to this box! I bet the lemon puree would make a mighty fine pie.
We’re actually thinking about using it in a cheesecake!
Receiving a culinary subscription box sounds really cool. With that, you get to try out more products that you don’t know are already out and available in the market. My mom would love these!
Exactly! Without this box there is no way I would have ever bought most of these products, let alone even know what they were!!
I’m dying to use preserved lemons in a recipe!! I use argan oil on my face but I’ve never even though of argan cooking oil!!!
I had never thought of it either! I had to go look up what they could be used with and I love the idea of a lemon cheesecake with the lemon preserves as a topper!
Now that is a really fun subscription box. I love to explore the tastes of other areas, so this awesome. (Except the sardines…I could live without those, lol)
I should have said although I could live without the sardines, my boyfriend couldn’t. They wouldn’t go to waste at all, but I would LOVE all the spices, sauces and whatnot!
Ha! Everyone keeps saying that about the sardines (and I agree, they totes went to the Hubs 😉 ).
This type of subscription box is right up my alley. I love trying foods from other parts of the world. That looks like a great box you got!
I like that it’s actually opening me to new culinary items I would NEVER have thought of purchasing.
I have never tried Try the World Marrakesh box but thank you for letting me know. That’s a pretty good amount of stuff for $39! It’s pretty cool to see how many subscription-based products companies come out with nowadays!
I love that companies are putting out new and unique boxes like this one.
Lots of good things to try here. I’d be all in except for the sardines. On those I’d pass to hubby. 😉
lol we’re totally on the same page 😉
These Try the World boxes are such a great concept. I love that you get to try out lots of new, different foods from different parts of the globe.
I love that as well! I wish I had known about them when they did the France box, I’m hoping they’ll make their way back around 😉
Great looking box. I love the oil, but know I would not be able to handle the sardines. Awesome review! 🙂
I’m glad my Hubs loves things like the sardines otherwise they would have been TOTALLY wasted. I couldn’t even bring myself to try them when he was trying them lol
Those preserved lemons look yummy!!
That Moroccan salsa looks absolutely delicious! I love me some salsa! I think it would be worth the whole box just for that!
We’re actually going to be trying it here in a day or so, I can’t wait!
So funny, I received the same themed box, but with different items! Those lemons look awesome! I didn’t receive those. I think Try The World is so awesome! That spice blend looks delicious. Your pictures are great! Thanks for sharing!
I totally didn’t realize you could receive different items in the box! That makes it even better in my opinion. Have you posted your review of the box? I’d love to read it if you have.
Those moroccan products look amazing. I have tried Argan Oil on my hair before but never tried it for culinary purposes
I had never even heard of argan oil being used for culinary purposes until I got this box!
These sardines were awesome. I love sardines but dont usually eat them in oil. I had to drain them. They were very large sardines. I was impressed. I haven’t done much with the rest of the items other than the spices.
The Hubs was impressed with them as well. We looked for them online and the only store we can find that sells this brand charges $20 shipping!
I love the concept of this monthly box because it makes you feel so worldly trying out so many foreign food options. I’m so picky about food so I don’t think i could fully appreciate something like this.
If you’re picky (or have any diet limitations) this probably wouldn’t be the subscription for you. You are right though, I felt super worldly when I was trying the lemons 🙂
Looks like a great product to get my boyfriend and brother! Father’s day is coming up I think I will look into it.
If he likes trying new things then he’ll love this!
I’ll have to pass this along to my hubby. He does all of our cooking. He likes to try new seasonings and flavors. Thank you for sharing.
This looks like a fantastic subscription box. I have been looking at all the great boxes you can get. This would be perfect for me.
I’d love to try cooking with that moroccan spice rub. That looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!
I usually end up going to a specialty store to pick out different foods from around the world. It’s cool that they have these type of subscription box deals. I’m not certain it would be wise for me to get one as my neighborhood tends to like to get into my mail. 🙁
Oh no that’s not good! Yeah you don’t want them to get all your goodies.
WOW! It’s one of the subscription boxes that I would love to have! I wish we have a local one here.
I’d never heard of these products before! They definitely sound like some interesting ones. Thanks for sharing.