FORKKNIFESPOON ISSUE 21 - JUNE 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE: BBQ Sauces • French Goat's Cheese • Merangz • Cooked Turkey • Smoking Chips • Superfoods • Summer Cheese
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KENTISH MADE
£19.50
per 5ltr Jerry-can
Merangz: giant Swiss style meringues
WORTH ITS
SALT
£4.35
per 500ml glass bottle
code: OILSSRAPECP500
code: OILSRAPECP5
If you are looking for a top quality, cold pressed, extra virgin, Kentish rapeseed oil then look no further.
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Pure Kent rapeseed oil is produced from crops grown in the Leeds Castle Estate, where only the best of one single variety of rapeseed is turned into oil. It has a distinctively nutty flavour with a deep, bright yellow colour which really makes it stand out from a lot of other rapeseed oils on the market. Available in 500ml glass bottles and 5 litre Jerrycans, it is proving a popular choice with customers and is definitely worth a try if food provenance is important to you.
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Possibly the single most important stock-cupboard ingredient in any kitchen, salt brings our food to life. Choosing a top quality salt can be the difference between a good dish and a great dish.
Not local to you?
Remember we also have the fantastic Oil of Aldborough from North Yorkshire which is another cold pressed, extra virgin oil available in 750ml and 5ltr sizes. 750ml - £4.75 - OILSSRAPEA750 5ltr - £16.75 - OILSSRAPEA5LTR
Our newest selection of top quality sea-salt comes to us from a corner of the Adriatic known for its centuries old saltpans, where sea-salt is still harvested in much the same way as it always has been. The Sečovlje Salina Nature Park on the south western tip of Slovenia's coastline is home to the community of Piran, which produces arguably some of the finest
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sea-salt available. The holder of a PDO (protected designation of origin) since 2005, it is produced according to an almost 700 year old tradition, with only traditional tools. Available in coarse, fine and an extra special Fleur de Sel, Piran is available to order now.
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PIRAN SEA SALT PRICING Coarse Sea Salt - code: SALTPIRSEAC 500g Cardboard box £3.50 1kg bag £6.00 5kg bag £25.00 Fine Sea Salt - code: SALTPIRSEAF 1kg bag £6.00 5kg bag £25.00 Fleur De Sel - code: SALTPIRFLEUR 250g Cardboard tube £11.60
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WHAT A FEW WEEKS...
it has been for us all at Turners, as June 1st saw our joining together with Coastline Produce. We’re very excited to see the new Turners Coast begin deliveries from Christchurch and also the start of the integration of Coastline’s Tonbridge depot. The new staff teams are all very excited about the development and we’re hoping to be able to develop some friendly competition, both at work and away from work too. It will take some time for the nuances to be ironed out but we look forward to seeing how the two businesses complement each other and allow us to extend and improve our overall service. Watch this space! In terms of products this month we have a new brand of top quality sea salt called Piran. Some of you may be familiar with it, as it is regarded by many as one of the best in the business, with chefs all over the country giving it their seal of approval. This early summer period is when goat's milk is at its best so we thought we would have a look at some of France's finest goat's cheese. We also have a new supplier of premium cooked and smoked turkey. The award winning meat from Adlington is available to buy whole or sliced from our custom build meat slicing facility. If you are already stoking up your BBQ's and smokers then you might also be interested to see what wood chips and BBQ sauces we can offer you. All this and much more besides...
GOAT ANY CHEESE?
The spring and early summer season goat's cheese from the French Loire Valley is famous for being some of the best. The abundance of milk and rich pastures result in cheese of amazing complexity, even when young. Here are three of the finest the region has to offer.
VALENCAY
£5.12
per 200g
PIDY GLUTEN-FREE PASTRY CASES
£26.92 per case of 70x50mm
MAJOR 'VEAL JUS PASTE' A fantastic jus paste that delivers an authentic meaty taste, viscous mouth-feel and a superb mirror-like sheen. Making 10 litres once diluted, it is gluten-free and also has no artificial additives, colours or preservatives.
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These three fabulous goat's cheeses match beautifully with the following French classics....
£13.25
£7.95
per kg
per 500g
£13.16
per kg 12 month+ aged
£17.42
Recently launched by Pidy to meet growing demand for ready-to-use gluten-free pastry cases, they are available as sweet or neutral, and in 50mm and 85mm sizes. Pidy have not compromised on quality as both types have an excellent crisp texture, and taste just as good as their traditional cases. code: GFPAST...
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Goat, Touraine. Another classic of the Loire Valley. This log-shaped cheese has a smooth, rich, buttery interior which again has an ash coating to prevent too many moulds from appearing. The trademark straw is added through the centre of the cheese to aid handling during the early stages of maturation.
per 250g
£9.25 per 20x40g box
Using vegetarian gelling agents rather than gelatine, these crystals allow you to create vegetarian-friendly jelly for any number of dessert £13.95 per 3.5kg tub applications. Just mix with boiling water, add to moulds codes: and allow to set in a cool place. JELLYCRYORANGE3. Available in strawberry, orange JELLYCRYRASP3.5K JELLYCRYSTRAW3.5 and raspberry flavours.
£17.68 per 1kg tub
SELLES SUR CHER Goat, Loire. A finer shaped cheese for a cheeseboard is surely hard to find and the cheese within the charcoal coated disc is bright white with a fine crumbly texture and a fresh, lemony flavour. If you catch it at the right time a thin oozing layer will be present under the rind.
ST MAURE
£5.87
Pre-Order Item
VEGETARIAN JELLY CRYSTALS
£25.60 per case of 27x85mm
per 200g
Goat, Loire. A French classic. Legend has it that the flat top pyramid comes following an angry Napoleon slicing the top of one off in a fit of rage. In terms of flavour it is nutty, slightly earthy and acidic. The natural rind has a charcoal coating which develops a white bloom as it matures. Spring and summer time is when it is at its peak.
Produced in partnership with the Well Hung Meat Company, a neighbour of Burts' in Devon, this hearty new snack combines lashings of gravy flavour and award-winning British beef with generously thick-cut crunchy potato chips. code: CRBURTBEEF
£4.96
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Please note: None of the cheeses below are suitable for vegetarians.
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COMTÉ
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per kg
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Cow, Franche-Comté. Alpine hard cheese made with the milk of Montbéliarde cows. Matured for between 4 to 18 months to develop its unique taste, colour and texture. Flavour is buttery, nutty with a sweet finish.
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Cow, Auvergne. Capsule-shaped cheese often called the 'connoisseur's blue cheese' as the flavour is milder than other blue cheeses, and works well with other cheeses, so it is perfect for a board. Coming to us from producer Xavier Morin et Fils it has a rich and buttery texture with a mellow, nutty taste.
Cow, Savoie. Semi-soft, full fat, rind-washed cheese with a supple, chewy texture and an earthy flavour with a slightly fruity lift on the rind. A worthy addition to any cheeseboard but works equally well as an ingredient and is an especially good melter.
BBQ SAUCES
Whether you use it as a marinade, for basting, for topping meat and burgers or as a dip, BBQ sauce finds its way into most of our kitchens in some shape or form. With everyone’s recipe being slightly different, here are some of the types you can grab from Turners today.
code: JUSVEALTH1
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HICKORY BBQ 2.27ltr Sweet, savoury, sweet and spicy. £6.90 per 2.27ltr code: BBQSAUCE
HP TEXAN BBQ Rich, smoky with a hint of apple. £8.45 per 2.15ltr code: BBQSCEHZ2.5
KNORR BARBECUE Classic recipe with tomatoes, vinegar & molasses. £7.95 per 2.25ltr
MESQUITE BBQ Authentic Cajun BBQ flavours. £8.95 per 2.5ltr
code: BBQSAUCEMES
code: BBQSAUCEKNORR
HP CLASSIC BBQ Rich and tasty with woodsmoke flavours. £1.99 per 465g bottle code: BBQSQY465
HICKORY BBQ 5ltr Rich, smooth & smoky. £24.75 per 5ltr tub code: BBQHICKORY5
HOUSE OF LORDS DELUXE BBQ Classic American recipe. £10.31 per 3.78ltr jar code: BBQSAUCEHOUSE
TABASCO CHIPOTLE & COLA Sweet & smoky with a subtle heat. £2.43 per 280g bottle code: TABASCOCHIPCOLA
HOLY SMOKES Adlington Turkey
If infusing your food with delicious smoky flavours is your thing, then have a look at the varieties of chips and dusts available, each with their own application and different nuances of flavour.
ALDER - 1 pint £3.89 / 8 pints £24.99 Delicate, sweetish flavour ideal for fish, seafood and light meats like pork and poultry.
APPLE - 1 pint £3.89 / 8 pints £24.99 Strongest of the fruitwoods, has a complex, sweet and fruity flavour. Dense smoke makes it particularly good with poultry, ham and game. A good all-rounder.
CHERRY - 1 pint £3.89 / 8 pints £24.99 Milder than apple but still sweet and fruity, gives a rose tint to meat during smoking. Ideal for poultry and ham.
Adlington is an artisan family run company, based in the Warwickshire countryside, supplying award-winning turkey products to the British fine food market. Using their years of product expertise and experience, they are passionate about producing succulent, natural British turkey which contains a bare minimum of added ingredients. Their Arden Forest Smoked Turkey has won a 'Great Taste Gold 2 Star' award and also won the 'Champion of Champions' at the Heart of England Fine Foods Diamond Awards. Turners is delighted to include yet more top quality British produce to our range.
Arden Forest Smoked Turkey A new product available now, this award winning Oak smoked turkey is smoked in a state of the art smoking facility, using oak and chestnut wood chips. This results in a delicate, sweet smoked flavour and softly textured meat with a glorious rich brown colour.
CHESTNUT - 500g £6.95 Stronger than fruitwood, it is a great combination of sweet and intense smoke. Recommended for meat and game which will carry the flavour density.
code: TURKEYSMPREMIUM
DOUGLAS FIR DUST - 500g £7.65 Highly aromatic and slightly resinous wood dust which is ideal for mixing with a traditional hardwood such as oak to add extra colour to your cold smoked dishes.
Our new premium cooked product, this natural turkey is cooked slowly to keep the meat moist and enhance the natural flavours, for a truly delicious eating experience. code: TURKEYMALDON
After considerable demand we can now offer the popular Merangz from the Little Round Cake Company. These giant Swiss style meringues are slow baked until they have a crisp shell with a soft mallowy centre. Great on their own or smashed up and used in any number of desserts.
A distinctive earthy aroma which conjures up its moorland setting! Great teamed with game birds and a chef's favourite for smoked salmon.
Strong flavour most commonly used with bacon, but ideal for other meats and game.
MAPLE - 1 pint £3.89 / 8 pints £24.99 A mild, smoky flavour with a slight sweetness which works well with poultry, ham, cheese, small game birds and vegetables.
CHOCOLATE MERANGZ A fat free chocolate indulgence...this classic chocolate merangz is whisked up and dusted with rich cocoa powder.
OAK - 1 pint £3.89 / 8 pints £24.99 Works with most foods and provides a heavy smoke which is particularly good for red meat, heavy game and pork. Equally good with salmon, hard cheese and sausages.
FINE OAK DUST - 500g £7.65
WHISKEY SOAKED OAK - 500g £7.65 Robust oak wood smoke with a kick of whiskey, the chips are tumbled in whisky for that little extra. Perfect for hot smoked salmon, red meat and game like venison and pheasant.
codes: WOOD...
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VANILLA MERANGZ A simple classic. Made with Madagascan vanilla.
ALL FLAVOURS £24.76 per case of 8x160g twinpacks | £45 per box of 36 loose.
codes: MERING...
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Aromatic oak dust that is ideal for heat-free smouldering and for cold smoking fish, hard cheese and bacon.
STRAWBERRY MERANGZ A true taste of summer. Meringue combined with a strawberry reduction, try crushing it with some fresh cream and strawberries.
PISTACHIO MERANGZ A delicious meringue mixed and generously topped with crushed pistachio. Merangz with a nutty twist.
HICKORY - 1 pint £3.89 / 8 pints £24.99
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WHOLE 10.95 per kg SLICED 11.95 per kg
Arden Forest Cooked Turkey
WHOLE 9.95 per kg SLICED 10.95 per kg
HEATHER - 500g £9.85
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BOTH AVAILABLE WHOLE OR SLICED
Always willing to listen to customer feedback and improve the quality of our products where we can, we have worked closely with Paul Wayne Gregory in tweaking his handrolled truffles which appeared in the March issue of this newsletter. The delicious
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MILK CHOCOLATE
flavours are the same but he has added a crisp outer coating giving the truffles a 'rock-like' appearance. We think these truffle 'rocks' are much more in-keeping with Paul's distinctive style. A unique product that look as good as they taste.
SALTED CARAMEL
DARK CHOCOLATE
£65.00
per box of 250 truffles (26p each) code: CHOCTRUFFPWG
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SUPPLEMENT FACTS With more and more so called 'superfoods' becoming available, there is a clear market for food that not only tastes great, but are also nutritional-rich. Whether it is 'super-smoothies', breakfasts that kick-start your day or healthy snacks alternatives, the demand for something different is forever increasing, so why not tap into this niche market with a few of these nutrition-dense products.
SPIRULINA
£14.50
A blue/green algae found in the world's lakes and seas. Known as nature's multivitamin, it is thought to be one of the richest whole food sources found in nature.
per 250g
£3.88
RICE BRAN
per 250g
The vitamin rich outer layer that surrounds grains of rice, rice bran is a good source of dietary fibre, iron, magnesium, is low in fat but has a pleasant slightly sweet taste.
FRESH FROM THE MED Mediterranean cheese really comes into its own as the summer months bring a little bit of sunshine into our lives. The fresh flavours and light textures are just the ticket for summer menus.
BURRATINE
£3.30
A dream of a cheese! A mozzarella pouch invitingly wraps an almost liquid cream centre. Cut or bite into it and watch the filling gently ooze out.
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
per 250g tub (x2 balls)
made from the milk of domestic water buffalo. Semi-elastic, moist texture and a mild yet slightly sour taste. Small £2.00 per 125g
£11.25
per 500g
CHIA SEEDS
Large £3.35 per 200g
South American seed that contains a huge amount of nutrients for few calories. Fibre, protein, good fats and calcium are all present.
MATCHA GREEN TEA POWDER
£7.55
BOCCONCINI
£35.50
Has been consumed in Japan for centuries and is now one of the big players in smoothie-bars and health food cafés. Said to increase alertness and focus.
per 250g
Artisan £3.95 per 250g
per 250g
£11.70 per kg
Literally meaning 'little bites', these mini mozzarella balls have a refreshingly delicate and creamy flavour.
RICOTTA
Creamy, white curd cheese made from whey. Has a soft texture and slightly sweet flavour.
Large £6.19 per 1.5kg
CACAO POWDER A high quality raw cacao powder made by cold pressing cocoa beans rather than roasting them at high temperatures. It is full of antioxidants, good fats and amino acids.
Also available are: Maca Root Powder and Acai Berry Powder.
INTRODUCING...
DOMINIK SADOWSKI
Picking Supervisor Dom is part of our tireless night crew whose job it is to gather customer orders together ready to be loaded onto our vans each day. His role is to plan the night's picking schedule, making sure that it is done on time, as well as providing any training where necessary. Dom has been with us since 2007 and from day one felt right at home. He puts this down to the great working atmosphere within the company and says it is probably one of the best things about his job. That and the fact that he has the opportunity to discover new and wonderful foods on a daily basis. In his spare time Dom likes to stay very active, mainly by running, swimming and cycling. Perhaps more impressively is the fact that in his native Poland he used to be part of the international athletics team, competing in the javelin. Injury to his elbow and shoulder forced him into an early retirement, but he still loves to stay involved in the sport, by helping train the next generation of young athletes, as a coach. In fact one of his protégés recently became under 15 English champion in the event.
FETA
Tangy, salty, creamy and firm enough to crumble. Small £2.25 per 200g Cubes £24.80 per 2kg Block (tin) £3.85 per 500g
HALLOUMI Mild, salty flavour and rubbery texture. Softens but does not melt when heated. Ideal for the BBQ, deep fried or grilled.
£2.25
per 200g
BERRY NEWS For lovers of British grown berries, now is usually the time of year when we welcome these seasonal treats back onto the shelves of our fresh produce department. This year the British weather has struck again and although we have Kentish Raspberries and Strawberries back and instock, Gooseberries have been delayed, but we envisage them making an appearance towards the end of June. Keep in touch with Howie or Cam in Fresh Produce on 01580 213357 to find out the latest.
RASPBERRIES STRAWBERRIES GOOSEBERRIES
Perfect Meal? “Crab and avocado salad to begin with, followed by rack of lamb with fondant potato and spinach and a melt-inthe-middle chocolate pot with ice-cream for dessert.”
Kentish Hugh Lowe Farms Kept in-stock Available Now £1.60 per 125g punnet
Kentish Hugh Lowe Farms Kept in-stock Available Now £2.50 per 400g punnet
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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.
Red and Green Kentish or Dorset 48 hour pre-order Expected end of June Please ask for pricing
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.