Easter eating guide final by Farro Fresh

EASTER EATING GUIDE

RECIPE: SLOW COOKED PORK RAGU PRODUCER STORY: SHE UNIVERSE CHOCOLATE CRAFTED WITH LOVE LONG WEEKEND FEASTING IDEAS

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EASTER EATING WITH FARRO

t may be a once-a-year indulgence for some to sit down to a serious chocolate session or a six pack of hot cross buns, but we think Easter isn’t just about chocolate, bunnies and eggs. Apart from its religious significance, Easter also marks the change of seasons, and the cooler months certainly mean a move to comfort food. The BBQ is cleaned off and goes back to its winter home, the last of the tomatoes are on the vines and if you’re lucky, you’ll have a tamarillo or two on the tree.

Freedom Farms Rolled Pork Shoulder $13.99/kg *on special until 30th April

Easter is a bit like Christmas for us at Farro. We clear spaces for all the treats that make Easter so perfect and we also get really excited about the opportunity to cook! In these longer weekends we love nothing more than trying out a new recipe or ingredient. This year we’ve got pork shoulder as our main meat of choice (to slow cook or roast) plenty of hot cross buns ready for the toaster and lots of long weekend eating insiration. Happy Easter eating!

The team at Farro SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER RAGÙ

PREP TIME: 30 MINS | COOK TIME: 3 HOURS | SERVES 4-6

This is an easy meal for the long weekend – simply pop on and forget for a few hours. Then serve over the pasta, and top with the freshly grated parmesan and the freshly chopped Italian parsley.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

◻ 1.3-1.5 kg Freedom Farms rolled pork shoulder,

Preheat oven to 170°C.

string removed and unrolled, then skin removed and diced into 3 cm pieces ◻ 1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced ◻ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ◻ 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced ◻ 1 80g pack Farro pancetta, diced ◻ 2 tablespoons Mutti tomato paste ◻ 1 cup Foundation Foods beef stock ◻ 1 teaspoon Farro dried thyme ◻ 1 teaspoon Farro dried oregano ◻ 2 cans Metelliana crushed tomatoes ◻ Salt and pepper to taste TO SERVE: ◻ 1 pack La Molisana dried fettuccini ◻ 100-150g grated parmesan ◻ 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped

In a heavy-based casserole dish, heat a little oil and add the pork pieces and brown well all over on a medium heat. Remove pork from the dish and set aside. Add the carrot, onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 mins in a little oil or until well softened. Add the pancetta to the ragù/casserole and cook for a further 2-3 mins before adding the tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 mins , mixing well, then return the pork to the casserole along with the beef stock. Mix well, scraping the bottom of the casserole to loosen any cooked-on bits.

Add the dried herbs and the tomatoes, stirring well to combine. Cover and place in preheated oven to cook for 3 hours covered. Remove the lid and cook for a further 30 mins to reduce the juices down. Twenty minutes before serving, cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot. Meanwhile, using two forks, shred the pork and mix it into the cooking liquid. Serve the ragù over the pasta topped with the freshly grated parmesan and the freshly chopped Italian parsley.

HAND CRAFTED BY LOAF

oaf has been part of our Farro family of producers since we started 10 years ago.

Sean Armstrong had founded Loaf just two years earlier and was setting up his small bakery just around the corner from our Lunn Ave store in Mt Wellington. This year, in 2017, they are handcrafting traditional hot cross buns as well as chocolate hot cross buns for Farro, using our own special recipes. We tinkered for many months with different recipes, which involved lots of tastings, toastings and lashings of butter to get them just right – the ideal balance of fruit and spice to satisfy our Easter cravings. The trick to the perfect hot cross bun, according to Loaf’s founder Sean, is plenty of fruit that has been well soaked, and just the right balance of spices, along with a slow fermentation time and gentle mixing so the fruits don’t get smashed.

Chef Sean Armstrong started Loaf in 2004, to create handcrafted artisan bread and cakes for cafes, retailers and restaurants. Over the past 12 years he’s grown his bakery, which now employs 85 staff who help to create an extensive range of handcrafted breads, sourdoughs, cakes, slices, pastries, scones, muffins, doughnuts, seasonal treats like Christmas mince tarts and hot cross buns. Loaf has also pioneered many new tastes; Sean was the first to introduce sliders (still one of Loaf’s biggest sellers) to NZ in collaboration with chef Al Brown, and they were also behind the cronut craze here.

“Loaf is all about wholesome food, real ingredients and, above all, flavour,” Sean says. “All along, we have strived to produce food for people who enjoy baking ‘just like mum used to make’”. We asked Sean what he will be serving for the long weekend brunch; oatmeal pancakes with real maple syrup, classic poached eggs, hollandaise and rocket, and plenty of hot cross buns along the way, of course! You can find six-packs of Farro traditional or chocolate hot cross buns in our deli.

How do you like your Hot Cross Buns? Self indulgence If you’re looking for a treat to have with your morning coffee, these brioche-based hot cross buns, filled with fruit and spices, are so good. Available from the deli. LITTLE CAKE KITCHEN

$2.10

EACH

Traditional with a knob of butter? For the traditionalists, these hot cross buns are liberally laced with the right balance of spice and fruit. Created according to Farro’s unique recipe, Handcrafted by Loaf. FARRO TRADITIONAL

$8.99 6PK

Sweet and Chocolatey? For the modernists, hot choc buns will be devoured by the big and little kids among us. Pop these in the oven for 5 minutes so the chocolate chips are hot and gooey. Handcrafted by Loaf. FARRO CHOCOLATE

$8.99 6PK

Gluten free? These hot cross buns are tasty and delicious and they’re gluten, dairy, egg and soy-free – created especially so people with food allergies can still enjoy some Easter goodness. BAKEWORKS TRADITIONAL AND CHOCOLATE

SPECIAL

Save $1.50 *ends 17th April

$6.99 6PK

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Sweet treats from our artisan friends 2

MOLLY WOPPY BUNNY EARS

3 4 5

$8.99145G The perfect blend of spice, baked to a crisp finish, topped with a melt-in-the-mouth white chocolate. Gingerlicious!

WELLINGTON CHOCOLATE FACTORY CHICKEN IN THE EGG

1.($21.50) DINOSAUR EGGS 90g 2. ($11.50) DUET HAZELNUT CRISPY PRALINE 150g 3.($21.99) EGG & SPOON PACK 160g 4.($49.99) CREATIVITY FLOW EGGS 400g 5. ($19.99) WIZARD DARK EGG 225g

SHE UNIVERSE PRODUCER PROFILE

aster eating really can’t be complete without some chocolate indulgence. SHE Universe Chocolate is our main Easter collection provider this year and they continue to amaze us with their stunning creativity.

Chocolate ambassador, Oonagh, and chocolatiers Sarah, Daniela, Ann-Charlotte and Lauren are based in Governors Bay just out of Christchurch, where their chocolate kitchen and café are situated. The SHE Universe’s team mantra this Easter is ‘pouring love’, and you can see this reflected in every piece they create.

$10.50 40G What was first, the chicken or the egg? Both the chicken and the egg are made with a special 70% cocoa blend from single origin beans, and enclosed with roasted organic coconut shards. 100% vegan.

KAPITI CANDY CO

CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW EGGS

“Real chocolate is a whole sensory experience,” Oonagh explains. “It should be beautiful to the eye, fragrant to the nose, crisp to the ear, luscious to the touch and magic in the mouth! And once in the mouth, the journey should continue, bringing the perfect chocolate moment.” They see chocolate as an edible art form and the creations they produce really are works of art – they truly go to unique levels. This Easter’s range is no exception. From the deluxe limited edition Diamond Egg, brushed with gold leaf, to the individually crafted Creativity Flow eggs, each with their own artistic expression, to the Hobbity, Toppity and Bobbity bunnies and the Wizard Egg, complete with a magic potion inside. There really is something for everyone, young and old. To read the full story visit www.farrofresh.co.nz

$12.50 120G Soft vanilla marshmallow encased in handmade milk or dark chocolate.

BENNET TS OF MANGAWHAI EASTER BUNNY

ROCKET KITCHEN EASTER COOKIES

COLESTOWN LARGE EASTER EGG WITH EASTER TREATS

SPECIAL

$10.50 BAG

Save $2.00 *ends 17th April

Fun iced irresistible Easter treacle cookies.

THE SILKY OAK CHOCOLATE CO. MARSHMALLOW EGGS

$25.00 250G BOX

$24.99 150G

A perfect blend of selected cocoa beans with cocoa butter and 36% cocoa solids make a delicious milk chocolate bunny.

This beautifully and individually decorated large Easter egg, with treats to be discovered inside, will delight chocolate lovers.

BENNET TS OF MANGAWHAI BOUNCING BUNNY TRIO

SCHOC EGGS & TABLETS

$9.50 80G For lovers of marshmallow eggs! Light, airy handmade marshmallow, coated in dark or milk chocolate.

SHE UNIVERSE WIZARD EGG

$5.50 EGGS | $12.99 75G BAR $8.50 3PK

Fried white chocolate eggs with a soft caramel yolk. Hot cross bun chocolate tablets in with two options; rich dark chocolate or sugar free dark chocolate.

Milk, white and dark chocolate bunnies – hoppingly cute.

MUMMY’S YUMMYS EASTER TREAT BOX

WALTER & ROSE ICED EASTER COOKIES

$11.99 3PK These gorgeous hand-decorated cookies are the perfect treat for all ages.

$19.99 270G

$17.50 EACH

A delight for kids, this lovingly crafted chocolate egg contains Wizard Zorean’s hot chocolate potion. So you can enjoy a little bit of Easter magic.

A handmade Easter cookie box of delights – shortbread bunnies, caramel slice and cinnamon cookies.

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What are you bringing to the Bach? ST AGUR BLUE CHEESE

FREEDOM FARMS ROLLED PORK SHOULDER

SPECIAL

Save $3.00 /100g *ends 30th April

Save $4.50/kg *ends 30th April

$6.50 /100G

$13.99 /KG

A much loved French blue cheese that never ceases to seduce you with its creaminess.

Rolled pork shoulder is such a versatile cut - for your traditional pork roast with crackling, pulled pork or a slow-cooked ragù.

LOAF CIABATTA

MT COOK ALPINE SALMON FRESHWATER KING SALMON FILLETS

KAURI KITCHEN QUICHE

$16.49 EACH Last chance for a summer picnic or a fantastic readyto-go weekend lunch or dinner. FEEDS 6-8

I LOVE PIES FAMILY PIES

SPECIAL

Save $1.50 *ends 30th April

$38.99/KG Freshwater king salmon raised in the swift cold currents of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

$3.49 EACH

SPECIAL

This traditional Italian ciabatta, with its golden crust and soft interior, is perfect for dipping, toasting, dunking, grilling or just enjoying fresh.

Save $3.50

RANGITIKEI WHOLE CHICKEN

*ends 30th April

$15.99 EACH Family pies are produced using the best NZ ingredients lovingly encased in a special sour cream pastry. FEEDS 4-6

GRAND’OR OLD MILL (18 MONTHS)

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SPECIAL

Save 50c/100g *ends 30th April

$5.55 /KG With sweet but rich flavours of caramel and smoke this cheese has a rich and sweet flavour , this crumbly Dutch produced cheese is a winner for Easter feasting.

$18.99 EACH (1.5KG MINIMUM) Roast chicken with all the trimmings… a real treat for a Easter Sunday lunch.

Wild Wheat’s range of artisan and specialty breads are baked daily and delivered fresh to Farro still hot from the oven. Andrew and his team produce a varied range of sourdough and rustic European-style breads, perfect for long weekend entertaining. www.wildwheat. co.nz

Drinks to try this long weekend

FARRO EASTER FOOD BOX

$150

BIRKENHEAD BREWING CO.

Easter Foodbox - We’ve handpicked some of our favourites to pack for a weekend away. Order online at www.farrofresh.co.nz and get it delivered to your door.

Exhibiting a vast array of international and local hops, the new 888ml bottle range boasts everything from the hefty hoppacked Kauri Double IPA to the texturerich, subtly sweet Rawene Coconut & Vanilla Stout. This selection contains a brew for any and every occasion.

WILD WHEAT EASTER SOURDOUGH

BAGEL LOVE CREAM CHEESE

$9.99 - $13.99 888ML SPY VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016

$5.99 EACH

$8.00 EACH

All the good flavours of Easter combined with the goodness of Wild Wheat sourdough.

A selection of flavoured cream cheeses to smear over deliciously good Bagel Love bagels; in 3 flavours – ginger and walnut, sundried tomato, garlic and herb.

RUSH MUNRO’S MOCHACCINO

REAL ITALIAN DOUGHNUTS

This wine is full, ripe and rich with powerful fruit flavours and herbaceous notes. It’s a perfect match with freshly caught fish, seafood or chicken dishes, partnered with green herbs - parsley, rosemary, basil, cilantro or mint - or a vibrant salsa verde.

$14.99 BOTTLE FOXES ISLAND PINOT NOIR 2009

$6.99 EACH

$8.99 200G $29.99 1KG

New to Store - Mochaccino brings the best of both worlds for coffee and chocolate lovers. Pair it with a beautiful desert or make an ice cream soda.

Zeppole di Patate yeast - based doughnuts that are light, airy and simply delicious. Super-easy, just heat through and eat. Just thaw, heat and eat! (Find in the freezer).

Aged for 6 years, this wine has intricate and exotic layers of dark and savoury fruit, spice and earthy flavours that combine with delicious toasty aromas. Enjoy now to 2035. A perfect match for our slow-cooked pork ragù (pg 1). A core of cranberry, dark cherries and sweet spice with underlying savoury and toasty characters of field mushroom, firm yet supple tannins.

$38.99 BOTTLE GEROLSTEINER

Wild Wheat's range of artisan and specialty breads are baked daily and delivered fresh to Farro still hot from the oven. Andrew and his team produce a varied range of sourdough and rustic European-style breads, perfect for long weekend entertaining. www.wildwheat.co.nz

The world’s #1 sparkling natural mineral water. Rich in minerals with a perfectly balanced taste.

SPECIAL Save 50c *ends 30th April

$2.50 750ML

AN EASTER FEAST delivered to your door!

EASTER MEAL KIT

$120

Order online and get everything you need for Easter feasting delivered to your door for the long weekend. www.farrofresh.co.nz