Forkknifespoon 023 - September 2015 by Turners Fine Foods

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MOONS GREEN British Charcuterie from the heart of the home counties.

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A stone’s throw across the border between East Sussex and Kent, Moons Green is an artisan producer of fine British charcuterie. John Doig, a well-travelled Kiwi with a passion for food, started the business from two small curing fridges in his garage. This fledgling company has since blossomed, and alongside business partner Jose Azevedo, they now produce arguably some of the finest British charcuterie available.

ROSEMARY SAUCISSON

Their popularity is undeniable, and being just on the doorstep of our Goudhurst depot, it seems only natural what we should be able to offer Moons Green charcuterie to our customers. Available pre-sliced or whole (by the kg) on a 48hr pre-order basis, have a look below at some of the cured meats and saucisson we are able to offer you.

WILD BOAR SAUCISSON

4 FLAVOURS AVAILABLE

£30.00 per kg

Sliced £32.00 per kg

British version of the Italian air-dried beef.

Lightly Sea Salted

Worcester Sauce & Sun-dried Tomato

Sour Cream & Black Pepper

COBNUT & RED WINE SAUCISSON

£24.00

£26.00

per kg

Sliced £26.00 per kg

Saucisson made from pork shoulder and leg in a natural casing, flavoured with rosemary and garlic.

FIERY 'NDUJA

£9.72

+VAT

• Regular list price £12.96 +VAT per case of 24x30g. • Offer price valid throughout September 2015. • Orders must be placed and delivered by 01/10/2015 codes: POPCORNPR...

BEERSTICKS £25.00

ALL FLAVOURS

PER CASE OF 24x30g

Dry-aged saucisson made from wild boar, with a blend of garlic and herbs.

per kg

£24.00 per kg

£22.00 per kg

£0.50

per stick

This saucisson combines Old Spot pork, Kentish cobnuts and red wine for a big flavour combination.

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British version of the famous Calabrian spreading salami. Made with fresh chillies and dried Bird’s Eye chillies.

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Snack-sized saucisson with a hint of garlic and chilli. (1kg = 50 sticks) codes: MG...

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summer draw to a close, and with the August Bank Holiday behind us, we hope it as been a prosperous one for you all, despite less than ideal weather for the end of the month. In terms of new products, we have certainly seen our fair share this summer, taking on a lot of interesting new lines to enhance our ever-growing list of products. Fans of British meat will no doubt be pleased to hear that we are now offering the wonderful Charcuterie of Moons Green in Sussex. Already well-known and much-loved by many, it was only a matter of time before John and Jose’s produce graced our doors. We know it will be a popular choice for connoisseurs of quality cured meat. We also have two other new British suppliers proving that this country’s food manufacturing is in great shape, in the form of Wrights flour and Mr Trotter's pork crackling and crisps. Our cheese selection this month takes us to East Sussex as we see what is being produced by the dairy at Chillies Farm - An exciting fledgling cheese-maker producing some interesting goat and cow cheeses that have been greatly received and won a few awards along the way. If you want inspiration from further afield, our main feature discovers what ingredients make up the cuisine of Morocco. With such an array of dry and fresh goods available, we hope it can really help get those creative juices flowing and lead to you creating some inspired dishes.

The mill, located in Ponders End in North London, was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and a number of it's buildings have a 'listed' status. The company has recently invested in a new manufacturing plant, still in Ponders End, which enables more output whilst maintaining consistent and high quality products. Wrights uses crops from two different farms, both local to the mill, which grow different strains of wheat that have properties that suit different types of flour. We currently have the following types available to order: Plain flour 1.5kg - £1.64 each Self-raising flour 1.5kg - £1.64 each Strong White Bread flour 1.5kg - £2.14 each Strong Wholemeal Bread flour 1.5kg - £2.14 each Local White Bread flour 16kg - £12.95 each Local Wholemeal Bread flour 16kg - £15.95 each

CHILLIES Farm Cheese £4.16 per 200g

£4.33 per 200g

£4.33

code: MILKALMCOCO

per 200g

codes: CHILLIESSOFT...

Creamy and mild goat’s cheese of exceptional flavour in a log shape for slicing or spreading. Comes in a 200g log, available plain, covered in black pepper or covered in wild garlic.

Farmhouse Blue Made from pasteurised cow’s milk. A traditional blue cheese, mild in it’s blue-ness but creamy and rich in flavour.

£19.20 per kg

code: CHILLIESFARMBL

£8.45 +VAT each

code: GUARANAEXT

SOSA INVERTED SUGAR 1.7kg

£17.00 per 1kg

Inverted sugar is a handy tool in the arsenal of any pastry chef. It is used extensively in confectionery for preparations such as ganache and fudge, as well as ice-cream and sorbets. Its main advantages are its ability to prevent crystallisation which creates a smoother mouth-feel and also its moisture retention properties. This acts as a preservative and increases the shelf-life of baked goods like Madeleine and brioche and keeps fillings for chocolates and cakes moister for longer.

£5.95 each

MONTBELIARD SAUSAGES 1.75kg From the Franche-Comté region of France, this substantial sausage is made of pork and seasoned with caraway, nutmeg and garlic. The sausage is then gently smoked using fir from the Jura mountains. Best cooked by boiling for 20 mins, it is a delight on the taste-buds and goes great in a cassoulet. Or how about using it to make the ultimate hot-dog? 10 sausages per 1.75kg pack £14.70 per kg code: MONTBELIARD

Chillies Farm Dairy is a small family-run business near Crowborough in the heart of the Sussex countryside producing a range of artisan cheeses using milk from their own herds of Anglo Nubian goats and Jersey cows. They are committed to low input farming, using minimal fertilisers, herbicides and conserving the environment around them. If you are looking for something new then give Chillies Farm a try.

Soft Goat's Cheese

£2.55 per 1ltr carton

code: SUGINVERT

THEN AND NOW: The mill at Ponders End circa 1960 (above) and today (right) codes: FLOUWRI...

ALMOND & COCONUT MILK 1ltr

Originating from South America, Guarana is a small bean that is harvested for its energy giving properties. Now widely used in energy drinks, chocolate bars and even beer, how about supercharging your cocktails with this powdered extract.

G.R Wrights & Sons is London's only independent miller and the Wrights family have been milling fine flours since 1867.

Pre-Order Item

GUARANA EXTRACT 100g

BORN & BREAD

Stock Item

Coconut milk infused with a subtle flavour of almond, mildly sweetened with 100% organic agave syrup, a great alternative for non-dairy eaters. Enjoy on your cereal or in your coffee.

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WHAT’S NEW?

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Hurstwood Gold A semi-soft cheese made from pasteurised cow’s milk. Rind-washed to create a thin pink/orange rind and matured for at least 6 weeks to give a rich buttery middle. code: HURSTWOODGOLD

NEW

750ML BOTTLE

CASE OF 4

£20.00 codes: COFFCOLD...

The excellent Sandows Cold Brew Coffee is now available in larger 750ml bottles, giving you a more cost effective solution if you are serving it by the glass or using it in cocktails or to make iced coffee. We have also reduced the list price of our cases of 12x200ml to £23.88. So if you haven't tried it yet or are thinking about stocking it for your customers, then now is a great time to give it a go.

A TASTE OF MoR0CcO The exotic cuisine of North Africa tantalises the senses with big aromatic flavours, full of sweetness and spice! From wonderful slow-cooked tagines to sweet and sticky pastries, we can all take inspiration from the varied and wonderful dishes that come from this part of the world, and whether it be dry goods, dairy or fresh produce, we have the ingredients readily available to help you turn ideas into culinary delights.

GRAINS & PULSES

Dried Fruit

Most people associate couscous with Morocco and it is indeed the country's national dish, but Freekeh is an interesting alternative as it has a slight smokiness. Chick peas are great roasted in spices and lentils are commonly used as a cost-effective way of bolstering a tagine or stew. 1. Chick Peas - £1.85 per kg 2. Red Lentils - £2.35 per kg 3. Brown lentils - £1.90 per kg 4. Freekeh - £2.99 per 200g 5. Couscous - £2.65 per kg 6. Barley Couscous - £1.99 per 500g

Yoghurt and honey also have their place in adding a different dimension to dishes. Yoghurt mixed with harissa or fresh mint is an ideal dip to go with lamb kebabs and honey finds its way into savoury recipes and sweet pastries alike. Try this orange blossom honey to keep things authentic.

1. Sesame Seeds - £3.70 per 500g 2. Pine Nuts - £32.95 per kg 3. Shelled Pistachio Nuts - £24.95 per kg 4. Flaked Almonds - £11.95 per kg

Olives are used in abundance in Moroccan cooking, often marinated in oil and lemon or harissa. We have lots to choose from but for an authentic taste of Morocco choose black Douce Noire olives or for green go for Picholine du Garde.

Douce Noire - 1kg/3kg - £7.98/£23.95 Picholine du Garde - 1kg/3kg - £11.50/£31.50

FRESH FRUIT & Vegetables

8. Cloves - £8.10 per 250g 9. Ras El Hanout - 15.00 per 500g 10. Saffron - £23.75 per 8g 11. Rose Petals - £4.95 per 60g 12. Greek Yoghurt - £14.95 per 5kg 13. Natural Yoghurt - £1.05 per 500ml 14. Orange Blossom Honey - £5.75 per 500g

Meat

FRESH MEAT Beef Shin £3.65 per kg

At the heart of most dishes such as the famous Seven Vegetable Couscous (aka Zaalouk) and the tomato-rich soup Harira, vegetables are an essential part of Moroccan cuisine. Most of those listed we hold in stock for next day delivery, with the exception of aubergines and globe artichokes, which require a 48hr pre-order.

Bone-out Chicken Thighs £5.00 per kg

BEEF As with lamb, a cheaper, slow cooking cut will compliment the flavours and allow the multitude of spices to develop. Cuts like this shin of beef work perfectly as the longer they cook the better they taste and more tender they become. Shin is also perfect for mincing if you want to make Moroccan spiced meat balls or how about a Moroccan inspired Osso Buco served on a bed of saffron couscous? code: XXMESHINBEEFBONE

code: XXMELAMBSHOULDER

Probably the meat most associated with Moroccan food, it is at the heart of many a tagine recipe and goes amazingly well with the sweetness of honey and dried fruit such as apricots. Cuts such as this shoulder are well suited for both slow cooking tagines and quick-cooking grilled Moroccan kebabs.

National dishes such as tagines and pastillas (spiced meat wrapped in filo pastry) use almonds and pistachios to add crunch and flavour, but pine nuts and sesame seeds are also used in abundance as garnishes.

OLIVES

LAMB

SEEDS & NUTS

Lamb Shoulder £4.15 per kg

1. Rose Harissa - £16.45 per 1kg 2. Rose Water - £4.95 per 500ml 3. Fennel Seeds - £3.10 per 400g 4. Cinnamon Sticks - £8.10 per 350g 5. Oregano - £2.90 per 150g 6. Mace Blades - £14.15 per 300g 7. Star Anise - £6.55 per 250g

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No Moroccan dish is complete without an array of fragrant herbs and spices to bring the dish to life. Ras El Hanout is the spice mix most commonly associated with Morocco and can include up to 20 spices, including Cardamom, clove, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, paprika, mace, nutmeg, peppercorn, turmeric, all of which we also sell individually. Below are some other essential spices if you want to harness the flavours of North Africa.

SPICES & FLAVOURINGS 2

1. Beldi Lemons - £21.45 per 5kg tub 2. Pitted Dates - £2.70 per kg 3. Dried Apricots - £7.95 per kg 4. Dried Raisins - £2.85 per kg 5. Pitted Prunes - £4.95 per kg 6. Dried Figs - £5.95 per kg

Moroccan cuisine uses the sweetness of dried fruit a lot in its savoury dishes, much of which is an influence from Persian neighbours. Arguably the most important condiment in a Moroccan larder though, are preserved lemons (Beldi lemons) which have a unique texture and aroma that is unmatched by fresh lemons.

OSSO BUCO £9.50 per kg

(5 pieces per kg)

CHICKEN Chicken is commonly used in many tagine recipes, but choose bone-out thighs over breasts to avoid the meat drying out. Works well in a tagine of olives and preserved lemons. Alternatively grill or roast Harissa marinated thighs and serve with mint yoghurt. code: XXMECHICKTHIGHSK

code: XXMEBEEFOSSOBUCO

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FRESH HERBS

(from L to R) Sweet Potato - £1.50 per kilo Aubergine - £1.97 per kg Butternut Squash - £1.00 per kg White Garlic - £2.50 per kg Globe Artichoke - £2.05 each Yellow Onion - £1.00 per kg Courgette - £2.50 per kg Medium Vine Tomatoes - £10.00 per box Cherry Vine Tomatoes - £3.75 per kg Lemons - 24p each also: Carrots (large) - £0.95 per kg Red Bell Pepper - £3.00 per kg

1. Parsley - £2.10 per bunch 2. Mint - £1.43 per 100g 3. Coriander £1.30 per 100g

As well as dried herbs, a few fresh ones are also key for making dips, or adding at the end to finish your dish. Fresh mint is also essential for the Moroccan drink of choice, mint tea.

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MIGHTY BEE COCONUT WATER In its bid to stand out from the crowd, London based Mighty Bee say that their coconut water is the real deal. Certified organic and only using the sweetest Nam Hom Thai coconuts, which have been lovingly grown and expertly harvested by local farmers in Ratchaburi, Thailand, it comes in two incarnations; Raw and Virgin. Both varieties are supplied to you frozen, to be defrosted when you need them. This ensures that you get the freshest product possible without worrying about wastage. Mighty Bee is available to order now.

MIGHTY BEE RAW COCONUT WATER Unadulterated water which has had nothing added or taken away and has not been heated. Instead it has received cold high pressure processing (HPP) which increases its shelf life to 45 days from defrost. 8x235ml - £13.92* 8x473ml - £24.72*

SEEING PINK? You may notice in some cases that the water turns pink. This is perfectly natural and depends on the amount of phenolic antioxidant compound in that particular coconut. Every one is different so this amount of ‘blushing’ may vary.

MIGHTY BEE VIRGIN COCONUT WATER Simply water straight from the coconut. No processing what-so-ever, which means a much shorter shelf-life of 5 days after being defrosted, but it is probably the freshest coconut water you will ever taste. 8x235ml - £12.40* 8x473ml - £22.16*

codes: COCONUTRAW & COCONUTVIRGIN

MILCO AT THE SHOW Our excellent supplier of terrines and pâtés from south-west France, Milco, will once again be attending The Restaurant Show this year and our resident Product Chef Chris Moore will be tagging along to help. With over 40 years experience in the production of high quality terrines and pâtés, they have mastered the art and deliver consistently high quality products as well as original and authentic flavour ideas. As an added bonus, through-out September we are offering 15% off our list price on their delicious 1.8kg Coarse Duck Terrine with Pineau des Charentes and salt from Ile de Ré.

COARSE DUCK TERRINE WITH PINEAU DES CHARENTES Made with Pineau des Charentes, (a fortified wine made from a blend of lightly fermented grape must and Cognac eau-de-vie) and handharvested, unrefined salt from île de Ré an island off the West coast of France near La Rochelle.

per 1.5kg

PORK CRACKLING

Using only outdoor-bred, British pigs (over 75% of pork scratchings are made from Danish ones) and slow-cooked using their own special recipe of salt and spices (no MSG), their ‘posh crackling’ are light, crunchy with a slight softness inside and a deep, savoury porky flavour. Perfect with a pint or two!

15% OFF in September* £22.77

£19.35

per 1.8kg

** BEST SELLER** CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ

POTATO CRISPS

For their crisps, Mr Trotter's source potatoes from one farm in Staffordshire and cook them, perfectly sliced and skin-on, in award winning rapeseed oil from the same farm. Available in the following flavours in 30x40g boxes or 24x40g carded strips: ORIGINAL SEASONING JALAPENO CHILLI

ALL £37.63 per 24x60g CARD

ORIGINAL SEASONING JALAPENO CHILLI ENGLISH MUSTARD codes: PORKCRKTROT...

codes: CRTROT...

NICKY CRISCI Buyer Nicky has been part of our purchasing team for two years and as such she is responsible for liaising with our suppliers, negotiating prices and sourcing specialist items. The part of the job she loves the most is the challenge of sourcing hard to find products and discovering new foods that she has never heard of before. Outside of working hours Nicky loves spending time with her family and also has a passion for baking and decorating cakes, mainly in the form

£22.26

per 1.9kg

For more info visit www.therestaurantshow.co.uk

£17.08 per 24x40g BOX

INTRODUCING...

**BACK FOR CHRISTMAS** RED DEER WITH MULLED WINE PÂTÉ

VISIT MILCO AT STAND UP60 AT THE RESTAURANT SHOW 5TH - 7TH OCTOBER 2015.

ALL £47.04 per 30x60g BOX

If you are on the look out for high-end snacks with a proudly British pedigree then we recommend you try Mr Trotter's – Posh snacks for the discerning nibble-lover!

A smooth & melting chicken liver pâté (no pork ingredients).

Available to order from October. Red wine from a local producer with cinnamon, cloves, orange etc. added to coarsely chopped red deer and cooked in a terrine.

A new and welcome addition to our bar snack lines, Mr Trotter's is the creation of top foodies Matthew Fort and Tom ParkerBowles, who along with Cotswold farmer Rupert Ponsonby, have produced a luxury range of pork crackling snacks and crisps.

Available in the following flavours in 30x60g boxes or 24x60g carded strips:

*Orders must be placed and delivered by 01/10/2015

£15.37

cracking

BRITISH Snacks

of wedding and birthday cakes for friends. She also makes claim to having invented the Malteser cake and is a dab hand at making Minion themed creations. A slightly more unconventional interest of Nicky’s is a love of all things paranormal. Don’t be surprised if you end up seeing her on TV one day as she is currently filming a pilot for a ghost hunting television program called Paranormal Misfits... Who ya gonna call?

Perfect Meal? “A starter of crispy calamari with garlic mayonnaise, followed by a medium-rare ribeye steak with chips, peas and a grilled mushroom, and a good old Eton Mess for dessert.”

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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.