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01580 212818 IN THIS ISSUE: · CHART FARM VENISON · UPGRADE YOUR STAPLES · CHEESE WITH A HINT OF APPLE · NOODLES!

CHRISTMAS 2014 BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE ASK YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR A PDF COPY OR SCAN THIS QR CODE TO VIEW OUR CHRISTMAS BROCHURE ONLINE

Full of seasonal favourites and year-round classic, including: · Christmas Puddings (from individual size to very large) · Canapé & regular size Mince Pies (our regular pies have a new case size of 27) · The new seasonal flavours of Taywell Ice-cream · Cranberry Sauce, Brandy Butter and other Xmas condiments · Classic seasonal cheeses like Stilton and Vacherin plus lots of new ideas for your cheeseboard. · Essential sweet and savoury ingredients. · Your Christmas meat cuts. · Our Christmas opening times. ...and much much more

VACH IS BACK

It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Vacherin Mont d'Or is once again available to order. Get in touch and get this seasonal treasure back on your menus.

500g £7.85 each 800g £12.25 each

(pre-order)

3kg £16.82 per kg

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SPEC8 - LENTIL WAVE LIGHTLY SALTED 16x20g box SPEC9 - LENTIL WAVE SOUR CREAM & CHIVE 16x20g box SPEC10 - LENTIL WAVE THAI SWEET CHILLI 16x20g box Please quote offer codes to get the discounted price. Regular case price £7.90 per 16x20g case. Offer valid until end of October 2014. Orders to be placed and delivered by 31/10/2014.

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WE WELCOME THE CHANGING SEASON... and with that we edge ever closer to the dreaded 'C' word. Many of you will already be thinking about your Christmas menus and we have again put together a list of some seasonal favourites, along with many yearround classics. For the technology-savvy amongst you there is a QR code on the front page which will take you to our Christmas brochure online. For the rest of us, please ask your account manager for a copy.

Meanwhile back in Autumn, we look this month at the beautiful venison of Chart Farm, one of our favourite local producers supplying us with top-quality meat that needs to be tried.

There is also an interesting feature expanding on the idea of the humble kitchen staple.

Whether it be an 'upgrade' to a premium quality product, or an alternative you might not have thought to use before if you are looking for something a little different, give these a go.

On the cheese front, we discover British cheeses that are influenced by another of Autumn's seasonal products, the good old British apple. This classic combination never fails and this selection is a fine example of just why it works so well.

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KENKO SESAME DRESSING 1LTR A rich, creamy dressing made from sesame paste, oil and soy sauce. A mellow sesame flavour and a slight tang, make it ideally suited to Asian salads or cooked meats.

£7.95 per 1Ltr bottle

code: DRESSESAME

CLIF BARS 12x68g The energy bar conceived on a bike by creator Gary Erickson, Clif bars are made with organic rolled oats and are a good source of protein, fibre and taste great! Available in Chocolate Almond Fudge and Oatmeal, Raisin & Walnut.

£14.95 per 12x68g box

codes: FUDGECHOCALM & FUDGEOATRAISIN

LET'S TALK DEER When Autumn arrives and talk in the Turners office turns to venison there is only one name that automatically come to everyone's lips...Chart Farm.

Now run by Seb Peterson, Chart Farm, near Sevenoaks in Kent, is a family business that has been producing top-quality venison for over two decades, since first introducing Fallow deer in 1992.

The 400 acre estate, consisting of a mixture of rich pasture land and woodland is now home to over 1200 deer including Fallow, Sika and the rare Père David breeds. This population benefits from a semi-wild, natural environment, where the deer feed almost wholly on grass, plants, acorns or anything else they can forage from the land. The only supplemented food supplied is hay, haylage (a type of silage made from grass that is partially dried and has more energy that hay) and mineral blocks. This results in stress-free animals that have little human interaction, which ultimately results in better quality meat that is full of rich flavour.

When it comes to culling the animals, every aspect of it is done on the farm, meaning that their carbon footprint is minimal and the meat is as good as it can be. Once shot, the deer are hung in their skin for 10 days, which keeps the moisture in the meat.

After that time they are skinned and hung again, this time for two days. They are then ready to be butchered and sold.

£20.00 per 250g code: MUSHCHANTERELLES

Seb dissects a Haunch

A watch tower in the deer park

Venison meat is not only delicious, but is also well known for being one of the healthiest meats around. It is low in fat and cholesterol, high in iron and protein. If that isn't enough it also contains Omega 3.

On a recent visit, Seb expertly demonstrated how a carcass is butchered. Firstly cutting it into eight main sections:- the neck, the saddle, two shoulders, two haunches and two skirts. The demonstration carried on further when we were shown how to cut the haunch down into different sections including pavés, shanks, and dice. See the diagram below to find out what is available from our Fresh Produce guys, and what to do with each cut.

A haunch broken down into dice, pavé, centrecut pavé, bones and shank

VENISON CUTS 1

NECK For braising, using in soups, or creating a wonderful venison stock. £6.90 per/kg

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SHOULDER

DRIED CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS

Highly prized for their excellent flavour, with fruity, nutty and peppery notes. Yellow and golden in appearance, they are excellent in meat dishes, omelettes, creamy soups and pasta sauces.

A true delicacy.

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FLAVOUR MATCHES FOR VENISON Earthy flavours from the woodlands are a natural match to venison, such as mushrooms, potatoes, parsnips and celeriac.

It also goes well with sweet flavours such as blackberries, redcurrants and even honey.

In terms of herbs and spices, think thyme, sage, juniper berries, allspice and cinnamon.

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Roast it whole or braise it slowly.

Also great boned and rolled. £7.00 per/kg

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PORK BACK FAT Taken from just under the skin of the pig's back, this fat is ideal for rendering down to cook with, great for vegetables, or grinding up to use in home-made salami or sausages.

Can also be used to keep joints of meat that don't have much of their own fat, moist. Simply lay over the top of the meat while roasting and the fat will render down, keeping it tender and juicy.

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LOIN / EYE FILLET Cut into loin steaks, or treat it how you would a beef fillet. £28.20 per/kg

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Cuts available from the Haunch: PAVÉ

SADDLE

£2.85 per kg code: XXMEPORKFATBK

ATLANTIC 'HOUSE OF LORDS' BBQ SAUCE 3.78LTR A deluxe BBQ sauce made to an authentic American recipe. Great for burgers, ribs and all things BBQ. Ingredients include molasses, garlic puree, vinegar and liquid smoke.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

£10.31 per 3.78 Ltr tub 2

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Break it down and get to the loins for steaks or noisettes, or trim it and roast it on the bone. £13.95 per/kg

HAUNCH

Again can be roasted whole, very much like a leg of lamb, or braised, either on the bone or boned and rolled. Another joint to break down into trim, pavés, shanks and rumps. £8.20 per/kg

Treat it as you would a loin or rump. Lovely cut. £17.25 per/kg HAUNCH STEAKS A great alternative to beef. Very lean cut that is great simply seasoned with a few chilli flakes added. £17.25 per/kg

Call HOWIE or CAM on 01580 213355 to get Chart Farm venison on your menu code: BBQSAUCEHOUSE

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KITCHEN STAPLES

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There are certain kitchen ingredients that we just can't do without. They are the basic staples that we use every day but which can sometimes be taken for granted.

We all know that using the best possible ingredients in our cooking often makes the difference between a good dish and a great dish, so there really should be no reason why the same shouldn't apply for this core group of ingredients. With so much competition out there it is often the little things which can make you stand out from the crowd. So if you want to upgrade the quality of your staples or if you are looking for an alternative that could add a different twist to your dishes then here are a few of the products we can offer you.

CLARENCE COURT EGGS* Burford Browns Hen's Eggs A rich, velvety yellow yolk makes these perfect for poaching, for rich mayonnaise and baking.

Dozen - £3.79 Old Cotswold Legbar A distinctive Pale blue shell and a rich, creamy yolk with a dense flavour. Great for frying.

Dozen - £3.79 Braddock Whites Duck Eggs Light creamy yolk for light baking or just use where you would a hen's egg for that wow factor!

Dozen - £4.15

EGGS

Quail's Eggs An elegant addition to salads, starters and canapés.

Dozen - £1.69

SALT Kosher Salt Larger grains than table salt that crumbles easily between the fingertips. Blends and adheres well.

1.3kg - £4.95

Gros Sel de Guérande 1kg - £2.15

Le Sel Fin de Guérande 500g - £2.35

From the salt marshes of Southern Brittany this salt is made from evaporated sea water that enters the marshes at high tide. A true artisan product, the salt is grey in appearance with a fantastic flavour and comes coarse (gros) or fine (fin).

* Please note that Clarence Court eggs are subject to availability.

Sugar

PEPPER

BUTTER

Penja White Pepper Rare pepper from Cameroon.

Has an exceptional aroma and concentration of essential oils. 1kg - £31.60

Tellicherry Black Pepper Left on the vine longer so they develop a deeper, richer flavour. One of the world's best from India. 1kg - £29.95

Terre Exotique Natural Brown Cane Sugar From Sainte Marie in the Reunion Island. 1kg - £4.25

Brue Valley Butter Rolls Made in Somerset. Double churned for an extra creamy taste and hand-rolled. Salted & Unsalted.

200g - £1.95 each

Lescure Butter Rolls AOC label butter whose terroir gives it a delicate flavour and fine creamy texture. Salted & Unsalted.

20x250g - £36.95 (available individually)

Pomegranate Molasses From Lebanon, a sweet & sharp syrup. Try in baking, marinades, cocktails or on icecream 300ml - £3.85

Milk Cravendale Milk Famously filtered, longer lasting milk.

Semi-Skimmed & Whole.

2Ltr - £1.80 each

Olive Oil

Vegetable Oil Oil of Aldborough Cold-pressed, extra virgin rapeseed oil from North Yorkshire. A rich, nutty flavour and high burning point make it ideal for both preparations and cooking.

5Ltr - £16.75 750ml - £4.75

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Flour Potato Flour Made from ground potatoes. A good glutenfree alternative in baking and is also used as a thickener. Also very good used for a deep frying batter. 500g - £1.45

Eliris Organic Olive Oil (2013 vintage) (left) Made on a single estate from a collection of rare Greek olive varieties, the olives are tended using time-honoured organic methods. One of the finest olive oils on the planet.

250ml - £11.95 Codefa - Le Rameau d'Argent Olive Oil (right) From the Provence region of France, this is a premium quality olive oil, made from generations old, local variety olive goves. Simply Delicious.

500ml - £11.22

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White Truffle Flour '0' grade flour with extra virgin olive oil and black summer truffle added. Has a distinctive aroma of truffle and can be used as plain flour to introduce it into your recipe. If you make fresh pasta, give it a go. Glorious!

500g - £10.25

Gram Flour Also known as chickpea flour, it is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi cuisines.

Another alternative if you want a good gluten-free flour.

1kg - £1.69

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A Perfect Pairing

Autumn welcomes lovely, crisp British apples to our stores and with that we felt it was the perfect time to celebrate the fabulous cheese varieties that have apples (or pears in the case of one) at their very core!

As an added bonus, we have also thrown in a few good local cheddars that are perfect bedfellows for these delicious pomaceous fruits.

Keltic Gold - cow, unpasteurised, Cornwall. Semi soft cheese made at Whalesborough Farm, washed in Cornish cider, the Keltic has a lemony centre and strong rind.

Sussex Scrumpy - cow, unpasteurised, East Sussex. Scrumpy is based loosely on the Olde Sussex, and has cider, garlic and herbs running through the cheese.

£15.95 per kg Celtic Promise - cow, unpasteurised, Surrey. This starts life in Wales as a Teifi, a semi-soft cheese, that is washed in cider and matured on by Eastside £10.95 Dairy in Surrey. each (500g)

£21.30 per kg

and to compliment

Stinking Bishop - cow, pasteurised, Glouestershire. Soft, strong and stinky cheese washed in perry made from the Stinking Bishop pear, by Charles Martell. A nice piece of cheeeese Gromit.

£4.85

each (125g) Eve - goat, unpasteurised, Somerset. Based on a banon, the Eve is dipped in Somerset cider brandy, and wrapped in vine leaves. Strong perfume, long flavours, made by Pete Humphries at White Lake Farm.

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Lords Burgh - cow, East Sussex.

Made on the farm unit at Plumpton College, this is old school cheddar, rounded and smooth, slightly sweet. £11.95 per kg

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Sussex Charmer - cow, West Sussex.

Farmhouse cheddar from Bookham Harrison, with a parmesan after hit. £13.95 per kg

Broadoak Cheddar - cow, East Sussex.

Big bitey cheddar from Traditional Dairy, the Broadoak is over a year matured, strong, and acidic. £15.95 per kg

CHEFS' FORUM: BRIDGING THE GAP

Use your Noodle...

This Asian food staple is at the very heart of the region's cuisine, with each country having their own varieties, using different starch sources as their base.

Have a look at the types of noodles you can buy from us today!

£25.75 per kg

If you don't know what the Chefs' Forum is, and would like to find out, scan this QR code to read about them online on our forkknifespoon blog...

INTRODUCING...

MAGDA ZIMNICKA EGG NOODLES

UDON NOODLES

Classic Chinese noodles with egg added to the flour. Available hard or soft.

Hard 250g - £0.94 Soft (Amoy) 300g - £1.09

Thick wheat flour noodle from Japan. Often used in noodle soup.

Available hard or soft.

Hard 500g - £6.15 Hard (Yutaka) 250g - £1.99 Soft 200g - £0.98

VERMICELLI GLASS NOODLES RICE NOODLES Thai noodles made from rice flour. Available thick or thin.

Thick (10mm) 400g - £1.36 Thin (3mm) 400g - £1.36

Another type of rice noodle, great in Chinese and Thai dishes. Simply cook in hot, but not boiling, water as they are so thin, and then add to your recipe as required. 250g - £1.29

SOBA NOODLES

Thin, brown noodles from Japan made from buckwheat. Gluten-free.

Sukina 300g - £1.39 Yutaka 250g - £1.60

Magda has been with us for 7 years, starting off as a prep room assistant before being made prep room supervisor three and a half years ago. She looks after the 'wet' prep room which is our in-house meat and cheese slicing facility and her roles include making sure everything runs smoothly on a daily basis, training new staff members, preparing work schedules and communicating with other departments.

Coming to us from Bydgoszcz in northern Poland, Magda finished five years of university before working as a management assistant at a pharmaceutical company.

When she is not working hard for Turners she loves reading, cooking, travelling and walking.

Having recently completed a 14 mile walk over the South Downs, she intends to now do similar excursions on a regular basis.

Magda clearly has a head for heights because if she had one superpower she would love to be able to fly and her dream job would be to be a Chinook helicopter pilot.

Perfect Meal?

“Starter of cream and wild mushroom soup, followed

by Keralan chicken curry with a strawberry, Vin Santo and mascarpone trifle for dessert.”

HOW TO ORDER CALL 01580 212818 EMAIL SILVERSTAR@TURNERSFINEFOODS.CO.UK

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Remember that our customer service team is here 24 hours a day during the week, till 4pm on a Saturday and from midday onwards on Sunday (an answerphone service is in operation out of hours). So whatever time of the day or night you need to place your order, there will always be a friendly voice at the end of the phone, who will be happy to help. Please be aware that at peak times (from 10pm onwards) our phone lines can become extremely busy, so if you are able to place orders before 10pm then you will have more chance of getting through at the first attempt.

DELIVERIES We deliver daily, Monday to Saturday and our vans leave us between 2am and 7am, depending on the journey. All routes are fixed so you can expect your delivery at or about the same time every day.

We do not operate a minimumorder policy.

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