Forkknifespoon 027 - February 2016 by Turners Fine Foods

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 kinds 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 or baking, 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 £12.78 per 250ml WALNUT OIL £8.95 per 500ml ALMOND OIL £11.95 per 250ml

code: OILSPIST500LE code: OILSWALNUT500 code: OILSALMOND

£8.40

AVOCADO OIL

each 250ml

It's 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 a finishing oil, or 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. The 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. 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 would rather continue indulging, our Movie Night feature gives a taste of the sweet and savoury snacks we have in larger, 'sharingsized' 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 big dates 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. 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, as we might just already do it or have a suitable alternative for you.

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Planning a Chinese themed evening? Or thinking of adding a few Asian influenced flavours to your menu? We have an evergrowing line of Oriental ingredients and ready-made products to tempt you with as well as many other foods from around the world.

Valentines day SUNDAY

DIM SUM

56p each

£6.50 each x100

Cote De Boeuf per kg

This ribeye steak on the bone is a great piece of meat to use as a sharing main course special. With a 700g piece coming in at around £12.25 this 28 day aged, British beef steak for two is a popular choice. code: XXMECOTEDEBOEUF

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).

code: CHOCTRUFWHITE code: CHOCTRUFMILK code: CHOCTRUFDARK

Priced from £36.96 - £43.69

£4.29 each 200g

Heart-Shaped Cheese

Turn your cheeseboard into a lover's delight with a heartshaped Godminster Cheddar or a Coeur de Neufchâtel. Not just perfectly shaped, but both are fantastic tasting cheeses in their own right.

each x8

£9.95 each x48

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.

Sieuw Mai x48

Ready to heat pork dumplings, traditionally steamed in a wooden steamer.

pancake day

A classic lemon and sugar pancake is many peoples favourite and of course we can do that... but how about A popular product this time of year, our creating an indulgent classic with Yuzu catering pancake mix can make both juice and Caramel traditional pancakes Sugar? Yum! or crepes, just by adding different Lemon Juice 500ml - £1.85 code: LEMONU amounts of water. Caster Sugar 2kg - £3.15 code: SUGARC2TL Lemons - £0.24 each code: XXFLEMONEACH £42.50 per 12.5kg Caramel Sugar 1kg - £23.00 code: SUGCARAMELGOUR code: PANCAKEMIXBULK Yuzu Juice 360ml - £41.50 code: YUZUJUICE

catering pancake mix

american style Take ready made Scotch Pancakes, sprinkle with frozen blueberries and maple syrup and you have this classic American combo in a flash.

£9.80

per 5 litre

£6.70

£42.50 each 1.1kg

Candied Flowers per kg

£58.50 per kg

Decorate your valentines cakes, cookies, and pastries with some candied flowers for that personal touch. code: ROSE code: VIOLET

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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

CHOCOHOLICS

code: MAPLE620

forced rhubarb Purée & vanilla Crème fraîche

code: SYRUPMONROSE code: HIBISCUSFLO1.1KG

£58.50

per 665g

code: PANCAKESCOTCH6

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.

BUTTERMILK

Favoured by many a chef, if you are looking for a thicker pancake with a fluffy texture then buttermilk is the way code: BUTTERMILK5L to go.

code: BLUEBERRYFZ

per 70cl

Love Cocktail

£9.45

£1.29

pack of 6

£6.80

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.

classic with a twist

9TH FEB

per kg

each 200g

Steamed Buns x8

Pancake day is nearly upon us and we have plenty of useful ingredients to help yours go smoothly...no lumps!.

DAY TUESRU ARY

code: GODMINHEART code: NEUFCHATEL

£4.40

£2.85

per case

Spring Rolls x18

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.

each x40

duck

per case

14TH FEBRUARY

£1.29

You just can't eat Chinese food without them. Individually wrapped and disposable, come in a pack of 40.

£18.45

£12.75

per bunch

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

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

Sauces

Chop Sticks x40

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.

Pre-Order Item

£17.50

per 200g

De-boned Peking Duck 625g

each 625g

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.

£8.95

Toby

Stock Item

Prawn Crackers

£23.97 3kg tub

Simple is often the best way and there is nothing better than biting into a crepe filled with warm code: NUTELLA3KG £6.00 x5 pods nutty-chocolate goodness. For a code: VANILLAEA05 continental twist £52.72 try Nocciolata 5kg tub spread for a taste of Italy.

95p

per 200g code: CREMEFRAICHE

code: NOCCIOLATA

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 DRINK: 60p (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, as they are a good option for people looking for a filling snack with a higher nutritional value. We have come up with four delicious smoothie recipes using ingredients available from us, and also included an estimated cost to make each recipe.

TROPICAL TREAT

PROTEIN BOOSTER

RECIPE MAKES 2 DRINKS

COST PER DRINK: £1.09

COST PER DRINK: £1.47

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

(based on products featured)

THE 'SUPERFOODS'

Frozen Strawberries - 150g Unflavoured Whey Protein - 15g 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 ANTIOXIDISER RECIPE MAKES 2 DRINKS 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

COST PER DRINK: £1.10

THE SUPERFOODS

(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

INGREDIENTS Avocado £1.35 each code: XXVAVOCADO

code: CACAOPOWDER

Frozen Pineapple £5.75 per kg Frozen Mango £6.55 per kg

Acai Berry Powder £22.75 per 125g Raw Cocao Powder code: ACAIPOWDER £7.55 per 250g

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 £2.75 per litre code: MILKALMONDFRESH

Apple Juice UHT 82p per litre code: APPLEU

code: ALMONDBUTT170

Longley Natural Yoghurt £1.05 per 500g code: YOGN500

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FEBRUARY CHEESE BOARD MAYFIELD

COW

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.

£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

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

£15.84

BRINKWORTH BLUE

per kg

COW

SPARKENHOE RED LEICESTER COW

per kg

£15.75 per kg

WENSUM WHITE GOAT

t h g i N e i v o M S NAC KS

£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!

£19.99

case of 12x165g

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.

Popcorn & Candy Floss

£19.99

case of 11x121g

£15.99 case of 12x192g

case of 12x190g

Chocolates & Sweets 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!

Packaged Snacks 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.

BA R S NAC K S

R em em b er we have a wide ra nge of b a r s n a ck s w h i ch a re pa cked in our on site fa cilit i es . F ro m n u t s , cra ckers a nd wa sa b i pea s to b eer stick s , s n a ck i n g h a m a nd olives. Ca ll us to a r ra nge s o m e s a mpl es .

each 140g

£2.95 each 35g

£1.75

case of 12x165g

£15.50

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.

£1.79

each 500g

INTRODUCING...

GILES NEWMAN

Cri s ps £19.99

A raw milk farmhouse blue made by Ceri Cryer at the Brinkworth dairy near Swindon. Buttery, balanced, and quite 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.

Large sharing bags are ideal to see them through an epic! We have some of the nations favourite £19.95 brands such as case of Kettle Crisps and 12x150g Tyrrell's. If you prefer to offer your guests an individual pot of Pringles, we have original, cheese & onion, Texas BBQ, £6.49 salt & vinegar, and case of sour cream & onion 12x40g flavours available.

PRETZELS £1.99

£10.85

NUTS

case of 24x50g

each 125g

Giles has been working at Turners for 13 years now, and is one of our more seasoned employees. £14.75 case of Over the years, he has had many different roles. 12x150g 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 team 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 £14.75 work not knowing what challenge will be presented case of 12x150g 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, and takes up the majority of his spare time, although he enjoys visiting National Trust properties when he can and is a die-hard PORK CRACKLING 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? 48p each 30g

£10.49 case of 24x50g

£47.04 case of 30x60g

“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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