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PETER'S YARD After many requests we are now stocking Peter's Yard Swedish crispbreads as part of our range of savoury biscuits. Whether you consider it a crispbread or a baked cracker, we don't think there are many better vessels for a piece of cheese. Their all-natural ingredients of naturally fermenting sourdough, fresh milk, Shipton Mill flour, salt and honey, result in a wonderfully crisp, light-textured cracker that compliments rather than dominates its topping. Equally suited to carrying canapés as well as cheese, and with a shelf-life of 9 months from baking, they are a versatile and worthy addition to any kitchen pantry.
Our Range
Medium sized Original Crispbread
Original Crispbread with a hole
200g/20 pieces 100mm diameter
220g/12 pieces 135mm diameter
£2.75 per pack
£3.35 per pack
Mixed packs, small crispbreads in trays Top/grey tray Original - 105g/39 pieces Middle/blue tray Wholegrain -105g/25 pieces Bottom/red tray Spelt & Fig - 100g/27 pieces
£1.79 per pack
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Unpasteurised, soft-ripened cow's milk cheese from the south-eastern French town that gives it its name. It has a creamy texture with a delicious earthy flavour and a slight fruity finish. Aged for around a month, when they reach their prime the centre becomes soft and oozing. Great warmed in the oven as a starter or on any cheeseboard they are a fantastic little cheese that are proving popular right now. £1.00 per 80g cheese £1.92 per 80g cheese in a ceramic pot
Not suitable for vegetarians
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One of the most loved but definitely the most unpredictable products from our fresh produce list, fresh mushrooms are prized for their savoury umami flavour and meaty texture. Hugely effected by weather conditions and air & ground temperature, availability can sometimes vary (especially with wild varieties) but generally due to our good supply connections we can get most varieties, wild or cultivated, all-year-round.
WITH THE FIRST SIGNS...
that Spring may be in the air, Turners has become a hive of activity over the last few weeks, as thoughts turn towards Mother's Day, and the Easter Bank holiday which follows not too far behind. We have been seeing some interesting new products presenting themselves and we are happy to be able to finally offer our customers the popular Peter's Yard range of Swedish Crispbreads. We have had a lot of demand for these and can see them being a brilliant addition to our savoury biscuit range. Following on from our launch of Karma Cola last month, we keep the ethical beverage theme alive by revisiting our good friends at Belu Water. Not a new product, we have in fact enjoyed a good working relationship with them for a number of years, but since we last spoke about them they have made significant improvements to the way they manufacture their glass and plastic bottles which only strengthen their green credentials and are definitely worth a mention. Springtime also sees the return of perhaps the most prized of all the mushrooms - the Morel. So in anticipation for that day we look at those and the other fresh mushrooms which are available from our fresh produce department. Add to all this a reduced price on some of our favourite cheeses from the Quickes dairy in Devon, and we reckon March is looking pretty good. We hope you do too.
One exception to this rule is the mighty Morel, which is very much a seasonal springtime product, and with a warmer than usual winter this year, we should start to see these little gems appearing very soon. Below is a guide to some of the most popular types which pass through our warehouse, but do note that there are no prices listed, as these can fluctuate day by day. If you would like to know prices, or know as soon as Morels are available, give Cam or Howie a call on 01580 213357 or sign up to our weekly Fresh Produce list using the QR code at the bottom of the page.
MORELS Highly prized and distinctive, with a pitted honeycomb-like body. Especially good with chicken or in a risotto but can also be the star of any dish as it is considered one of the best. Type: wild Availability: Spring
CHANTERELLE
Bright yellow/orange in colour, they are a fragrant wild mushroom with a firm texture and fruity flavour. Great sautéed with butter & garlic. Always use fresh as they do not dry particularly well. Type: wild Availability: Year-round
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CHESTNUT (PARIS BROWN)
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With a meaty texture and strong taste, these are the perfect 'everyday' mushroom. Can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Currently held in-stock. Type: cultivated Availability: year-round
KIBBLED ONION 250g
FLAT/FIELD £1.25 per 250g bag
code: ONIONKIBBLED
Dehydrated, sliced onion with a strong flavour and natural sweetness that can be used instead of fresh onions in anything from stews, curries and casseroles to bread and sausage making. Can be reconstituted prior to use or added dry as long as there is sufficient moisture to rehydrate the onions fully. Soak overnight and then fry for great crispy onions.
GLUTINOUS RICE FLOUR 450g Milled from sticky, short-grained rice, glutinous rice does not contain gluten; the name refers to the sticky consistency it gives to food it is used in. Typically used in Asian desserts. code: FLOURRICEGL
GIROLLES Distinctive funnelshaped caps and vivid yellow colour mean that girolles will make any plate more attractive. Outstanding fruity & peppery flavour, their aroma when cooked is earthy with a hint of apricots. Type: wild Availability: year-round
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BUCKWHEAT FLAKES 500g
£3.80 per 500g bag
code: BUCKWHFLAKE500
BLACK GARLIC
A true gourmet product, high quality white garlic is gently aged over time, until the cloves become sweet, dark and take on a soft, almost jelly-like texture. No additives are added at any point. When tasted there are hints of balsamic, liquorice and regular garlic, and as an added bonus it does not leave any bad smell or bad breath. The depth of flavour it adds is fantastic and being more mellow than white garlic it is actually more versatile.
£31.25 per 1kg peeled cloves 2
Large, dark, open capped mushroom that is so meaty in texture it is often a replacement for meat in vegetarian dishes. Ideal for stuffing, grilling or roasting whole, also a perfect partner to a steak. Type: cultivated Availability: year-round Other varieties available: Button, Ceps, Enoki, Oyster (grey, king, pink & yellow), Pied de Mouton, Shiitake, Shimeji, Trompettes and as a Wild mix or a Cultivated mix.
NEW FLAVOUR SAUSAGES FROM BRIDGE FARM Chorizo-style
Furnace 75% Meat
100% BRITISH
code: XXVGARLICBLAC
PIED BLEU The distinctive thick, lilac stem makes Pied Bleu (aka blewits) a definite talking point. The texture is very firm and they need to be cooked thoroughly, but they have a fantastic, earthy, aroma. Type: wild Availability: year-round
£1.75 per 450g bag
Naturally gluten-free, this organic Buckwheat is not a true wheat. Highly nutritious, it is high in fibre and low in fat and is often used as a breakfast cereal or as part of a muesli mix.
A common, white mushroom that is best when it is fully open and the dark frills underneath are showing. Dense and meaty, stands up well to being roasted whole. Type: cultivated Availability: year-round
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Our friends at Bridge Farm in Surrey have been busy experimenting with new flavours of sausage to make with their 100% British pork. Available as 48hr pre-order items we have Furnace, fiery sausages made with habanero chilli peppers, a Chorizo-style sausage with a hint of Scotch Bonnet and a coarse-textured Garlic sausage which are all guaranteed to tantalise the taste-buds.
95% Meat Gluten-Free
£5.95 per kg
All sausages are: • 100% British Pork • Size 5's • Have natural casings For more info speak to fresh produce on 01580 213357
AVAILABLE At a time when traceability and accountability amongst food and beverage producers is often expected, the bottled water sector is regularly where we see a high concentration of companies not only making sure that the way they operate is as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible, but who actively play a role in trying to address the planet's water crisis. BELU is definitely one such company.
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Glass bottled Still Water 24x330ml £11.99 +VAT per case
It is not lightly that they claim to be "the most ethical bottled mineral water available". Belu's whole ethos is geared around providing consumers with a 100% ethical product and they certainly have 'green' credentials to be proud of. Year-on-year they are reducing their carbon footprint, achieving the highest standard of carbon neutral claims possible (PAS2060), and when it comes to their bottles, there are not many who can Glass Bottled compete in terms of keeping waste to a minimum. They have Sparkling Water developed the lightest clear glass bottle on the market, that 12x750ml is 18% lighter than before and also made of 30% recycled £9.75 +VAT content. Indeed both their glass and plastic bottles are market per case leaders in terms of recycled content, with their plastic bottles being made of 50% recycled materials. Both of course are 100% recyclable.
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WaterAid is a charitable organisation set up in 1981, whose aim is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities.
YOGHURT CULTURE
But perhaps Belu's most note-worthy contribution is their pledge to donate all of the company's profits to the Water Aid charity, something they have been doing since 2011. At the time they had pledged to reach a donation mark of £1million by 2020 but with growing sales and donations through fundraising, they look set to announce that they will be reaching this target at the end of March 2015. Now one of the most popular dairy products available, with seven out of ten people in the UK eating it regularly, yoghurt is a versatile product, which has a place at breakfast, lunch and dinner and which is used by a myriad of different types of cuisine from European, to Middle-eastern and Asian. Here is a selection of what is available from us at Turners.
LONGLEY FARM
Great quality yoghurt from independent dairy, Longley Farm in Yorkshire. Available as: 150ml Bio natural - £0.41 each 150ml Low Fat mixed fruit - £0.41 each 500ml Natural - £1.05 each 5ltr Natural - £9.55 each
Glass Bottled Sparkling Water 24x330ml £11.99 +VAT per case
Plastic bottled Sparkling Water 24x500ml £6.99 +VAT per case
Plastic bottled Still Water 24x500ml £5.99 +VAT per case
GREEK YOGHURT
Thicker and creamier than regular yoghurt due to more whey being removed during the traditional Greek straining method. Also has a higher fat and protein content. 200g - £1.29 each 1kg - £4.52 each 5kg - £14.95 each
YEO VALLEY
Four assorted flavours from the Somerset dairy. available by the case of 12. 12x120g - £5.75
LA FERMIÈRE
Luxury French, set textured yoghurt made with only the finest ingredients and presented in a gorgeous terracotta pot. A true super-star of the yoghurt world, they are sure to impress your customers. 140g terracotta pot - £1.15 each Available in: Natural, Blueberry & Blackberry, Honey, Lemon, Strawberry or Vanilla.
FERME DES PEUPLIERS
Another top quality French yoghurt, this time from Normany. Made within hours of the cows being milked, a fresher yoghurt is hard to find. Available plain or with a natural fruit compote at the bottom of the jar, they are another guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 125g glass jar - £0.79 each
Available in: Natural, Lemon, Mandarin, Fruits of the Forest, Morello Cherry, Pear, Pineapple, Prune, Apricot or Blueberry.
WOODLANDS NATURAL GOAT'S MILK YOGHURT
Made from pure Dorset goat's milk, has a mild, fresh taste and a smooth creamy texture. Great for cooking with. 450g pot - £2.10 each
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ALPRO SOY YOGHURT
COYO COCONUT YOGHURT
Great alternative to dairy yoghurt. Rich in plant protein, naturally low in saturated fat and low in sugars. Lactose and gluten-free 500g pot - £1.99 each
Another dairy-free alternative, this smooth and creamy yoghurt combines the natural goodness of coconut with plant based cultures. Vegan friendly. 1kg tub - £6.10 each
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MAKING YOUR OWN? We have freezedried lactic cultures available from France. This one contains only St. thermophilus + Lb bulgaricus for a mild flavoured yoghurt. 9.2g - £17.95 each
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10% OFF SELECTED QUICKES CHEESE IN MARCH V
Red Leicester 12.95 per kg
Quickes have been producing cheese of outstanding quality since the dairy was built 40 years ago by Sir John Quicke. His daughter Mary continues that tradition today and due to her exacting standard, every cheese that comes from the dairy is full of flavour. We have an excellent relationship
with Quickes and love stocking their range of cheeses and as a special treat all through March we have reduced the price of their fabulous Oak Smoked cheddar, their ExtraMature 18 month aged and their Double-Gloucester by 10%. So if you have thought about trying any of these for your cheeseboard then now might be a good opportunity.
Cheddar
Double Gloucester V Buttery 6 month aged - £13.45 per kg £12.95 £11.66 per kg Mature 12 month aged - £14.35 per kg Extra-Mature 18 month aged - £16.45 £14.81 per kg V
Hard Goat's Cheese £22.69 per kg
Oak Smoked Cheddar £15.95 £14.36 per kg
All Quickes cheese uses pasteurised milk
foods of the forest Discovering new and interesting products really excites us here at Turners and none more-so recently than the products from Rainforest Foods and Green Origins. Specialising in all-organic natural supplements from some nature’s finest foods, these powders can be added (in small amounts) to enhance nutritional value and bring the goodness of the rainforest to our diets. Great ingredients to use if you make healthy smoothies or detox drinks for your customers. £10.99 per 300g
New Zealand wheatgrass powder
The milled seed of Cannabis sativa, this nutritional wonder contains amino acids, fatty acids, dietary fibre, an abundance of minerals and easilyabsorbed protein. The pleasant nutty flavour makes it great to consume as a food ingredient.
per 200g
maca root powder
£8.75
per 300g
High in nutrients, including 19 amino acids, and prized in its native Peru, this powder has many £22.75 benefits including per 125g helping with strength, stamina and libido. often used in healthy smoothies or juices.
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per kg
ELDERFLOWER CHEDDAR EWES MILK CHEDDAR Made with locally produced ewe milk, it is matured for 6-9 months and has a mellow flavour mixed with sweeter notes of pineapple. It is reflective of a Pecorino of Parmiginnion. Completely unique and moreish.
A buttery cheddar that combines with the subtle aromatic notes of elderflower to create something truly unique. The cream coloured body of the cheese has a flicker of elderflower running through it. A long lingering and unique flavour that most definitely works.
INTRODUCING...
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The whole seed of Cannabis sativa which has the same nutritional benefits as the powder. The seeds are sorted to remove unhealthy seeds and then dehulled. A versatile food which can be sprinkled on salads, used in baking or added to breakfast cereals and smoothies.
acai berry powder Supposedly one of the healthiest foods on earth, Acai is full of antioxidants, omega fats and dietary fibre. great for the immune system it has a fruity/ cocoa taste so blends well with fruit and chocolate.
Warehouse Manager Ben has been with us for six years and has worked his way up the ranks to his current position. His main job role is to make sure the stock system between our branches runs smoothly, which involves managing his staff to ensure that stock is available to customers. Ben loves the challenges his role presents him with on a daily basis and relishes the opportunity to iron-out any little problems that might occur. A doting father, Ben enjoys splitting his free time between spending time with his daughter and playing football or keeping fit generally in the gym. Not shy of a bit of sun-seeking, he has family in Cyprus that he tries to visit as much as possible and also likes the odd trip to the white isle of Ibiza, although he does admit that it may soon be time to hang up his clubbing shoes and look to get on the property ladder... well that is what his girlfriend says. Ben has got his eyes on a brand new Mercedes Benz first!
Perfect Meal? “A starter of olives with chilli, vegetable Moussaka for the main course and profiteroles for dessert.”
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£14.98
£29.20
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shelled hemp seeds
£16.85
To add to our existing range of Quickes cheese we have two new varieties for you to try.
£10.99
A wholefood that contains almost every nutrient the human body needs including minerals, vitamins, carotenoids, chlorophyll and other anti-oxidants. Organically farmed in Canterbury, New Zealand.
hemp protein powder
NEW ADDITIONS
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.