FORKKNIFESPOON ISSUE 27 - FEBRUARY 2016
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ALTERNATIVE
FATS
Butter, vegetable oil, olive oil and animal fats such as lard or duck fat are the staple cooking fats that can be found in most modern kitchens. Saying that there are a whole host of different kind of fats, oils and butters available that come from other sources, which often have higher levels of 'healthy' fats and additional benefits that appeal to the informed consumer. Whether it is for cooking, finishing, baking or even to put in your hair, we have a substantial selection for those looking to try something a little different.
SEED OILS PUMPKIN SEED OIL £7.25 per 250ml FLAX SEED OIL £6.95 per 250ml HEMP OIL £8.50 per 260ml code: OILSPUMP25 code: OILSLINSEED250 code: OILSHEMPSEED
NUT OILS PISTACHIO OIL £44.85 per 500ml WALNUT OIL £8.95 per 500ml ALMOND OIL £14.95 per 250ml
code: OILSPIST500LE code: OILSWALNUT500 code: OILSALMOND
£8.40
AVOCADO OIL
each 250ml
Its no secret that avocados are amongst the healthiest foods in the world, with benefits for the skin and circulatory functions, amongst other. It is from the oil that most of these benefits stem so as 'healthy fats' go, there is probably none healthier. Use as finishing oil, or due to the fact that it has the highest smoking point of any plant oil (271oC), it is great for high temperature frying and searing.
code: OILSAVOCADO
£3.98 each 500ml
COCONUT OIL
The darling of the 'healthy fats' market for a while now, the advantages of coconut oil have been well documented. From being the cure-all beauty product, to being a good alternative for frying, roasting or used instead of margarine in your baking, it has a multitude of uses. Can impart a subtle coconut flavour to dishes, so is well suited for Asian style cuisine.
code: OILSCOCONUT500
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COCOA BUTTER COCOA BUTTER £15.45 per 850g MYCRYO COCOA butter POWDER £11.25 per 600g code: COCOABUT code: MYCRYO
NUT BUTTERS Almond butter £4.75 per 170g CASHEW NUT butter £3.66 per 170g
Including the more common varieties such as rapeseed and sesame oil, seed oils are generally all very good sources of fattyacids and Omega-3, which both help lower cholesterol levels. Flavours and uses can vary as some have higher smoking points than others. Three featured here all have relatively low smoking points (below 177oC) so are best used for finishing and adding flavour.
As the name suggests, nut oils are created from pressed nuts. Most have a low smoking point so are usually not suitable for cooking, but are fantastic as finishing oils as they are generally strong tasting and impart some of the nutty nuances of each variety. Being strong-flavoured a little goes a long way, especially in the case of pistachio and walnut oil. Almond oil is particularly good for baking. It is advised that once opened, nut oils should be kept in the fridge to extend their shelf life. Argan and hazelnut oils also available. Essentially the fat extracted from the cocoa bean, this vegan-friendly vegetable fat is highly stable (melting at around body temperature) and is used to make chocolate, when combined with cocoa powder, and also to temper couverture. An additional benefit of cocoa butter in its powder form is its use to sear meat, fish or vegetables at a high temperature.
Peanut butter aside, nut butters have for a long time been associated with the health conscious consumer due to their nutritional benefits. High in protein, vitamin E and magnesium and usually free from sugar and gluten, they are good for vegan, vegetarian and paleo diets.
code: ALMONDBUTT170 code: CASHEWNUTBUTTER
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THE NEW YEAR IS WELL UNDERWAY and we hope that you all had a busy and successful festive season. We also hope that due to January often being one of the quieter times of year, you have been able to take stock and make plans to make 2016 a successful one for us all. We have a bit of a ying and yang newsletter for you this month as we appeal to both those trying to be health conscious, by looking at some of the alternative and often more nutritionally beneficial oils and fats that can be used in the kitchen. But for those who are not as interested in being healthy and would rather continue indulging, our Movie Night feature gives a taste of the sweet and savoury snacks we have in larger, 'sharing-sized' containers. Our main feature veers back towards the healthy side as we have created four recipes for tempting smoothies that are packed full of goodness. If you have a blender in your kitchen then put it to use by blending your own smoothies or juices to offer your customers. All the rage at the moment and especially this time of year, they are definitely a good addition to your breakfast or drinks menus. With a number of date specific events in the calendar in February, including Chinese New Year on the 8th, Pancake day on the 9th and Valentine's Day on the 14th, we've come up with a number of products we feel will be a popular choice over for these events. Remember what you see in these newsletters is just a taste of some of the 9000 products we have on our books, so if there is something you don't see here that you need, then please do ask us, as we might just already do it or have a suitable alternative for you.
Toby
e es in Ch New Year
With the Chinese New Year being celebrated on the 8th of February, you may be planning a Chinese themed evening or if you want to add a few Asian influenced flavours to your menu, we have an ever-growing line of Oriental ingredients and ready-made products to tempt you with as well as many other foods from around the world. Here are a few selected items you might be interested in if Chinese cuisine is your thing.
Prawn Crackers
each 625g
56p each
£1.79 each 140g
No movie night would be complete without a tub of popcorn to enjoy. Sweet or Salty tubs available as well as numerous other flavoured brands in bags. Alternatively if you prefer to make your own then you can buy kernels ready for popping!
BAR SNACKS
2
£15.50
each 500g
case of 12x190g
£19.95
Crisps
PORK CRACKLING
each 125g
each 30g
case of 12x165g
£1.75
NUTS
£10.49 case of 24x50g
£47.04 case of 30x60g
case of 12x150g
Steamed Buns x8
Pack of 8 dough balls to be used to create steamed buns. Can be shaped how you wish, steamed until they rise, then filled with your favourite filling (such as barbeque pork). Et voila, you have delicious Bao.
For those with a sweet tooth, we have everyone's favourite confectionery brands in share size pouches available by the case, so there's plenty to go around!
£15.99 case of 12x192g
£14.75 case of 12x150g
Large sharing bags are ideal to see them through an epic! We have some of the nations favourite brands such as Kettle Crisps and Tyrrell's. If you prefer to offer your guests an individual pot of pringles, we have original, cheese & onion, Texas BBQ, salt & vinegar, and sour cream & onion flavours available.
R ememb er we have a wi de ran ge of bar s n ack s w h ich are packed in ou r on s it e fac il it ies . F rom n u t s , cra ckers a nd wa sa b i peas t o beer s t ick s , s n ack in g h am an d ol ives . C al l u s t o ar ran ge s om e s ampl es .
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£2.85
Chocolates & Sweets
£19.99
case of 12x165g
case of 11x121g
£10.85
48p
Ready to heat pork dumplings, traditionally steamed in a wooden steamer.
£19.99
£38.95
case of 24x50g
£1.99
Sieuw Mai x48
each 35g
Whether you have a penchant for pretzels or love your nibbles nutty then we have plenty of choice when it comes to pre-packaged snacks.
PRETZELS
each x48
£2.95
Packaged Snacks
each x40
£9.95
£1.79 each 140g
£1.29
each x8
Available in vegetable or duck varieties, these mini spring rolls just need to be reheated in the fryer. Packs of 18, with 5 packs per case.
Hosting movie nights is a fantastic way of bringing people together for the viewing of a box office hit or old classic. Combine it with a meal or supply them with some treats to enjoy so they keep coming back for more. Here is a selection of some of the snacks and nibbles we have available in sizes that are ideal for sharing.
You just can't eat Chinese food without them. Individually wrapped and disposable, come in a pack of 40.
per case
Spring Rolls x18 each x100
Chop Sticks x40
duck
per case
£6.50
We have all the classic sauce varieties you would expect, ready to use straight out of the jar. Above from L to R: WING YIP HOI SIN 2 Ltr - £10.20 WING YIP PLUM SAUCE 2 Ltr - £9.65 WING YIP CHOW MEIN 2.2 Ltr - £11.20 KNORR SWEET & SOUR 2.2 Ltr - £9.95 BLUE DRAGON OYSTER SCE 1 Ltr - £6.70 CHAR SIU SAUCE 397ml - £5.25
£18.45
£12.75
t h g i N e i v Mo S NACK S
Sauces
The collective name for bite size portions that can be enjoyed as part of a meal, with tea or as street food. Supplied frozen, we have a few selected items that are ready to heat or finished with your own fillings.
vegetable
68p
Pre-Order Item
Popcorn & Candy Floss
code: PRAWNCRAC
If you haven't got days to prepare authentic Peking Crisp Duck, but would like it on your menu then this product is for you. Supplied de-boned and frozen, simply defrost, deep fry until crispy and you have delicious duck, ready to be flaked and stuffed into pancakes with sliced cucumber and spring onions.
DIM SUM
per bunch Stock Item
per 200g
De-boned Peking Duck 625g
£8.95
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
£1.18
Crackers made of starch and prawn, deep-fry to turn into the appetiser we all know and love. Great to offer as a complimentary starter.
£14.75 case of 12x150g
£6.49 case of 12x40g
SUPERFOOD
Smoothies
GREEN MACHINE RECIPE MAKES 1 or 2 DRINKS
Frozen Spinach - x2 cubes (120g) Curly Kale - x1 chopped handful Avocado - 1/4 Wheatgrass Powder - 1/2 tsp Apple Juice - 300ml
COST PER RECIPE: £1.21 (based on products featured)
THE 'SUPERFOODS'
Healthy smoothies and juices are quickly becoming more than just a new year resolution fad, and are finding a permanent place on breakfast and drinks menus all over the country. Harnessing the goodness of raw vegetables and fruit, nuts, seeds and 'superfood' supplements they are a good option for people looking for a filling snack with a higher nutritional value. We have come up with four delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes using ingredients available from us, and also included an estimated cost to make each recipe.
PROTEIN BOOSTER
THE ANTIOXIDISER
RECIPE MAKES 2 DRINKS
RECIPE MAKES 2 DRINKS
RECIPE MAKES 2 DRINKS
COST PER RECIPE: £2.18
COST PER RECIPE: £3.73
(based on products featured)
(based on products featured)
Frozen Blueberries - 25g Avocado - 1/8 Goji Berries - 9g Raw Cacao Powder - 2 tsp Acai Berry Powder - 1/2 tsp Bee Pollen Sprinkles - 1/2 tsp Chia Seeds - 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon - 1/16 tsp Almond Butter - 1 1/2 tsp Maple Syrup - 2 tsp Natural Yoghurt - 2 tbsp Coconut Water - 120ml Topped with: Bee Pollen Sprinkles & Goji Berries
THE SUPERFOODS
COST PER RECIPE: £2.21
TROPICAL TREAT Frozen Mango - 90g Frozen Pineapple - 35g Banana - 25g Natural Yoghurt - 4 tbsp Pineapple Juice - 100ml Coconut Water - 200ml Maca Root Powder - 1/2 tsp Hemp Protein Powder - 1 tbsp Agave Syrup - 1/2 tsp Topped with: Golden flax seed
THE 'SUPERFOODS'
Frozen Strawberries - 150g Unflavoured Whey Protein - 25g Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp Chia Seeds - 1 tbsp Maca Root Powder - 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon - 1/16 tsp Agave Syrup - 2 tsp Apple Juice - 250ml Almond Milk - 250ml Topped with: Chia Seeds
(based on products featured)
THE SUPERFOODS Wheatgrass Powder £16.85 per 200g code: WHEATGRASS
Maca Root Powder £14.50 per 300g
INGREDIENTS
Hemp Protein Powder £4.99 per 200g
code: MACA
code: HEMPSEEDPOWD
Chia Seeds £11.25 per 500g code: CHIASEEDS
INGREDIENTS
Maca Root Powder £14.50 per 300g code: MACA
Acai Berry Powder £22.75 per 125g Raw Cocao Powder code: ACAIPOWDER £7.55 per 250g
INGREDIENTS Avocado £1.35 each code: XXVAVOCADO
code: CACAOPOWDER
Frozen Pineapple £5.75 per kg Frozen Mango £6.55 per kg
code: PINEAPPLEFROZEN
code: MANGOCUBESFZ
Ground Cinnamon £6.10 per 400g
Frozen Strawberries £6.70 per kg code: STRAWBFZ
code: CINNGRND400G
Curly Kale £2.12 per kg £11.40 per 5kg box
Bee Pollen Sprinkles £9.75 per 200g code: POLLENSPRINKLES
Goji Berries £15.20 per kg code: GOJIBERR
INGREDIENTS Bananas £1.75 per kg
code: XXVKALECURLYKG
Whey Protein Powder £27.95 per 1kg
code: XXFBANANA
Frozen Spinach £4.90 per 2.5kg code: SPINACHFZ
Vanilla Paste £14.95 per 270g
Vita Coco Coconut Water £32.62 12x1ltr
code: PROTIENNAT
Frozen Blueberries £6.70 per kg
code: VANILLAPASTE
Maple Syrup £9.45 per 500ml
code: COCONUTWATER1LTR
code: BLUEBERRYFZ
code: MAPLE620
Agave Syrup £3.95 per 350g code: SYRUPAGAVEGOUR
Almond Butter £4.75 per 170g
Apple Juice UHT 82p per litre
Pineapple Juice UHT Golden Flaxseed 95p per litre £1.99 per kg
code: APPLEU
code: PINEAPU
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Unsweetened Almond Milk £3.95 per litre code: MILKALMONDU
Apple Juice UHT 82p per litre code: APPLEU
code: ALMONDBUTT170
Longley Natural Yoghurt £1.05 per 500g code: YOGN500
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FEBRUARY
First cheese board of the year and Greg has looked to some of our favourite British cheesemakers for inspiration. Just another fine example of how this country's cheese producing industry goes from strength to strength.
CHEESE BOARD MAYFIELD
COW
P
£17.50
Arthur Alsop's pride and joy, the Mayfield is an artisan cheese by Alsop and Walker near Heathfield. Swiss style, semi hard, with a close, malleable texture and sweet buttery notes.
RACHEL GOAT
V
P
From the White Lake stable, this semi hard goat cheese is made on Bagborough Farm near Shepton Mallett by Pete Humphries. The 10kg cheese is washed and matured for around 5 months, giving an open, granular texture and gentle nutty taste.
U Unpasteurised P Pasteurised V Vegetarian
£21.95
per kg
per kg
£15.84
BRINKWORTH BLUE
per kg
COW
SPARKENHOE RED LEICESTER U
COW
per kg
P
£15.75 per kg
WENSUM WHITE GOAT
Love Food
P
V
Cote De Boeuf
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is a prominent feature in a restaurant's calendar, with a specific menu being created just for this event. With the 14th falling on a Sunday this year it might be a great opportunity to get a boost in trade that lasts the whole weekend, so here are a few of our favourite products that will help get the love fires burning.
Flippin' Good!
This ribeye steak on the bone is a great piece of meat to use as a sharing main course special. Sear in a pan then finish in the oven. Slice it at the table and let your customers enjoy the juicy meat marbled with delicious fat.
£17.20 per kg
£4.29 each 200g
£9.80
BUTTERMILK
per 5 litre
Pancake day is nearly upon us and we have plenty of useful ingredients to help yours go smoothly... no lumps!.
catering pancake mix A popular product this time of year, our catering pancake mix can make both traditional pancakes or crepes, just by adding different amounts of water.
code: BUTTERMILK5L
Favoured my many a chef, if you are looking for a thicker pancake with a fluffy texture then buttermilk is the way to go.
classic with a twist
A classic lemon and sugar pancake is many peoples favourite and of £42.50 per 12.5kg course we can do code: PANCAKEMIXBULK that... but how about creating an indulgent classic with Yuzu juice and Caramel Take ready made Scotch Pancakes, sprinkle with frozen blueberries and maple syrup and you Sugar? Yum! have this classic American combo in a flash. Lemon Juice 500ml - £1.85 code: LEMONU Caster Sugar 2kg - £3.15 code: SUGARC2TL £6.70 Lemons - £0.24 each code: XXFLEMONEACH per kg Caramel Sugar 1kg - £23.00 code: SUGCARAMELGOUR Yuzu Juice 360ml - £41.50 code: YUZUJUICE
american style
£1.29
pack of 6 code: BLUEBERRYFZ code: PANCAKESCOTCH6
forced rhubarb Purée & vanilla Crème fraîche
V
A raw milk farmhouse blue made by Ceri Cryer at the Brinkworth dairy near Swindon. Buttery, balanced, and quit earthy, with a natural rind.
£24.17
Made on Sparkenhoe farm by David and Jo Clarke, this is a raw milk traditional Leicester, matured for 6 months with a nutty flavour.
P
£9.45
CHOCOHOLICS
per 665g code: MAPLE620
With the first of the year's rhubarb around at the moment create a wonderful purée and balance it with a vanilla infused crème fraîche to bring some sophistication to proceedings.
£21.50 6kg box
code: XXFRHUBARBTHICK
£6.00
x5 pods code: VANILLAEA05
£21.50 6kg box
Simple is often the best way and there is nothing better than biting into a crepe code: NUTELLA3KG filled with warm nutty-chocolate goodness. For a £21.50 continental twist try 6kg box Nocciolata spread for a taste of Italy.
£0.95
per 200g code: CREMEFRAICHE
code: NOCCIOLATA
Sam Steggles makes this square soft goat cheese on the farm at Fielding Cottage, in Honingham, Norfolk. A Super Gold Winner at the 2014 World Cheese Awards, this is one very rich soft cheese.
Truffle Shells
Make your own delicious chocolate truffles with these ready to fill shells. Simply pipe smooth ganache inside each shell, cover in melted chocolate, allow to set in the fridge then decorate how you wish. Available in white, milk and dark chocolate (not mixed). Priced from £36.96 - £43.69
Heart-Shaped Cheese
Turn you cheeseboard into a lovers delight with a heart-shaped Godminster Cheddar or a Coeur de Neufchâtel. Not just perfectly shaped, but both are fantastic tasting cheeses in £4.40 their own right. each 400g
per 70cl
£42.50
Love Cocktail
each 1.1kg
Welcome your customers with a glass of bubbly with a twist. Adding a single hibiscus flower and a touch of rose syrup transforms a simple glass of fizz and adds theatre as the flower gently opens in front of their eyes.
INTRODUCING...
GILES NEWMAN
Giles has been working at Turners for 13 years now, and is one of our more seasoned employees. Over the years, he has had many different roles. He currently supports the warehouse and transport teams, where he regularly picks up specialist items from across the borders that are in high demand from our customers. He is also our in-house forklift instructor, teaching the warehouse employees how to operate the machine correctly and safely. This variety in roles makes Giles a key member of staff and after all these years he can still turns up for work not knowing what challenge will be presented to him next. The best thing to happen to him in recent years is the birth of his beautiful daughter Abbie who is now two, which takes up the majority of his spare time, although he enjoys visiting National Trust properties when he can and is a die-hard Arsenal fan. Giles lists his bucket list as riding in a hot air balloon, driving a big American truck and to do a cage dive with Great White Sharks in South Africa...He is currently gratefully receiving donations!
Perfect Meal? “A puy lentil scotch egg from the Camden Quarter in Tunbridge Wells to start, followed by slow cooked roast beef with all the trimmings, with my auntie's famous banoffee pie for dessert. All washed down with a bottle of Posada Del Rey.”
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