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It has been feeding the world’s population for 5000 years, and it grows across every continent apart from Antarctica, so let’s take a closer look at some of the wonderful varieties available.

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RICE RICE BABY

A FEAST FROM THE EAST

KIMCHI CRAZY

Dairy FREE Milks

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WHAT’S NEW?SQUID BRAND FISH SAUCE

LONG SLICED PICKLED GHERKINS 2.4KG

BEE POLLEN SPRINKLES 200G

BARBER’S 1833 VINTAGE RESERVE CHEDDAR

THIS ISSUE OF FORKKNIFESPOON...is once again packed full of products we think you will love. We have a look at some of the fine artisan cheeses coming out of East Anglia at the moment, all of which went down very well with staff in the Turners office! Our other main feature highlights the rice varieties currently in our warehouse. Whether you are looking for a storeroom staple or something a bit more extravagant, there is something for everyone, and you might even find one you have not tried before.In terms of fresh produce, August is often when local crops are at their most plentiful, so we have included a guide as to what is particularly good or arriving this month.If you are keen to offer your customers dietary alternatives, you might also want to check out our dairy-free milk feature as this is an ever growing market and we have some good options to choose from.

High quality fish sauce that is fermented for at least 18 months to give it a deep reddish brown colour. The taste is bold & smoky with an intense fish flavour and plenty of umami richness.

From French company Brover. These gherkins are parallel sliced for convenience and are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, paninis and antipasto platters.

Dried pollen granules collected from honey bees made of 30%-40% protein and containing every vitamin needed for our bodies to grow. A ‘superfood’ in ever sense of the word, can be added to cereals, ice cream & desserts and will melt in the mouth to release their goodness and amazing flavour.

Matured for 24 months, this is a powerful, complex cheddar with an intense depth of flavour. A smooth and creamy texture is offset by a natural crunch from calcium lactate crystals which form during ageing.

£1.69 per 700ml bottle

£8.80 per kg

£9.75 per 200g tub

£6.95 per 2.4kg jar

Toby

New items are not always stocked so pre-ordering may be required.

NEW PRODUCT

Cut end off the roll

Remove outer film

Cut rostis to desired thickness

Uniform rostis ready to cook

A great new fresh product from Peka Freshline that allows chefs of any ability to easily and quickly produce uniform potato rostis. Just follow the steps below and fry in a pan, in a little oil or butter for five minutes.

£4.49PER PACK

(2x700g ROLLS PER PACK) £29.85

PER CASE(7 packs

per case)

easy peka potato rosti ROLLS

BINHAM BLUE

WISS INGTON

WENSUM WHITE

BARON B IGOD

WELLS ALP INE

A F EAST FROM THE EAST

1.15kg pack

Goat, Fielding Cottage, Norfolk. A square, soft brie style of goat cheese, made by Sam Steggles at Fielding Cottage. Very rich paste with a gentle creamy taste giving rise to mellow sharpness at the back.

Cow, Fen Farm Dairy, Suffolk. A big, soft, bloomy rinded cheese that is very much in the style of a full flavoured brie from Ile de France, all cabbagey and vegetal.

Cow, Mrs Temples Cheese, Norfolk.Catherine Temple makes this alpine style

cheese at her dairy just south of Wells

next to the Sea. Semi hard, with a malleable melting quality to the paste,

and long, nutty flavours in

keeping with mountain cheeses such as Meule.

Ewe, Willow Dairy, Norfolk.Jane Murray makes this hard sheep milk cheese using raw milk, and the end result is dry, crumbly, and with some sweetness from the milk.

A very summery blue cheese, fresh, open textured with very clean flavours, and some complexity on the back. Rind carries savoury notes that add to the length of flavour.

Famous for arable land, Coleman’s mustard, Constable, Gainsborough, Lord Nelson and Bernie Ecclestone, East Anglia has added it’s fair share to English culture. Maybe now is the time for it to be known for it’s artisan cheese producers as we look at some of the fine offerings that have come out of England’s bread basket.

Cow, Mrs Temple’s Cheese, Norfolk.

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350g each £24 . 17 per k g

£10.95 per 5kg

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£4.75 per 1kg

£11.90 per 1kg

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£18.50 per 10kg

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£2.99 per 454g

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£3.80 per 1kg

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Fresh Produce...WHAT’S HOT IN AUGUST?

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Italian short-grained rice used to make risotto. Firm, creamy and chewy due to

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Whole grain rice with a mild nutty flavour. Chewier and more nutritious than white rice due to only the outer husk being removed.

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Perfect Paella rice from Murcia in Spain. Small round grains which absorb water and flavour

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Relatively new type of rice from southern France. Short-grained and unmilled makes it

quite sticky. Has an intense nutty flavour.

Specially selected grains of Basmati which are matured to perfection over time. Unrivalled

aroma and superior separation qualities.

Literally meaning “fragrant”, Basmati is a long-grained rice with a unique aroma traditionally grown

in the ‘rice bowl’ at the foothills of the Himalayas.

Medium-grained rice from northern Italy. Also used for making risotto, has a firmer texture, longer grains and higher starch content than Arborio.

A high nutritional value with more antioxidants than blueberries, black rice turns dark purple

when cooked and has a mild nutty taste.

Also known as Thai fragrant rice, this is a long-grained variety with a mouth watering floral aroma

and wonderful sticky texture when cooked.

Long-grained white rice of the Oriza sative L family. It has a firm texture without being tough

and has a characteristic nutty flavour.

Cultivated in the Po valley between Milan and Turin, it has a rich buttery flavour with a slightly

sweet finish. Great for sweet and savoury dishes.

A relatively new, high quality, medium-grained rice. A high starch content makes it hard to overcook and gives a beautiful consistency to your risotto.

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A 50/50 mixture of our Canadian wild rice and white long grain rice which adds an

interesting contrast to any plate.

Short-grained rice with a round, creamy white appearance and mild flavour. Once cooked it

gives a soft, sticky result perfect for puddings.

A short-grained rice variety that is relatively flavourless, making it ideal for complementing the

flavours of sushi. Once cooked it has a sticky texture.

£3.10 per 1kg

So hot right now... Apricots, Blackberries, Damsons, Greengages, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants & Strawberries. Saying goodbye? British Cherries.

So hot right now... Broad Beans, Kale, Kentish Salad, New Season Potatoes, Peas, Runner Beans, Squashes & Sweetcorn Saying goodbye? British Samphire.

So hot right now... Venison Don’t Forget: The Glorious Twelfth (12th August) sees the start of Grouse shooting season, so they will be available very soon.

Kentish Cobnuts

will also be available from

the end of August

Using food that is in season means you are getting produce that is not only at it’s peak, with the most flavour and freshness, but which also offers the best value and a lower carbon footprint. Here is what August has to offer...

Alongside wheat and maize, rice is one of the leading food crops in the world, and between the three of them they account for 50% of all calories consumed by humans. This important grain should be a staple in any kitchen and with a wonderful array of varieties available, it is an integral part of most styles of cuisine. Here are some of the types gracing our shelves, which you may like to try.

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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 minimum-order policy.

TIME SAVERS...Dairy is an important part of a healthy diet and most of us consume some form of it everyday. But in a society where a growing number of people have an intolerance to milk-protein or lactose, more prudent establishments are making sure they can offer their customers an alternative in case dairy is not on the menu for some of their clientele. Here is a run down of the alternative forms of milk that are available to purchase from us at the moment:

When time is of the essence, products that can save you a few minutes here or there can be invaluable in making your kitchen run that little bit more smoothly. Here are a few items you might just find make your life a bit easier.

Liquid Egg Yolks £5.55 (1 litre)for sauces, mayonnaise, crème brûlée, ice cream, mousses etc.

Liquid Egg Whites£2.95 (1 litre)for meringues, soufflés, cakes, omelettes etc.

Liquid Whole Egg£3.20 (1 litre)for scrambled egg, omelettes, pancakes, batters, custards, quiches, cakes etc.

Joubère Frozen StocksChef-quality stocks with countless applications! Available in:

Chicken - £5.95 (2kg pouch)Beef - £6.75 (2kg pouch)Veal - £7.35 (2kg pouch)

Ready Made DipsFresh and frozen dips, ready to use.

Babaganoush£9.80 (1kg tub / fresh)Guacamole£7.60 (1kg pouch / frozen)Houmous£3.98 (1kg tub / fresh)

Pasteurised • 28 day shelf life when chilled • 60% less storage than eggs easy portion control • British Lion Quality

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Perfect Meal? “Baked brie with caramelised onions, followed by roast lamb with all the trimmings and pistachio ice-cream for dessert.”

Dairy FREE Milks

Pure Clarified Butter Pure butter-fat with a much higher burning point and shelf life than regular butter. Very handy product!

£38.20 (3kg tub)

Sliced Red Onions Ideal for when you can’t chop them quick enough. A must for those of you producing lots of burgers or

salads. £1.85 per kg

Pont Neuf Potatoes Thickly cut, Parisian style chips. Perfect for triple cooking and go

great with steak. £1.80 per kg

Fondant Potatoes Perfectly prepared fondant potatoes that will look great on any plate.

£1.20 each

PRE-GRATED CHEESE

PREPARED VEGETABLES

50/50 Cheddar/RedLeicester Mix

Grana PadanaShavings

Grated Grana Padana

50/50 Cheddar/Mozzarella Mix

KIMCHI CRAZYKorea’s famous fermented cabbage side-dish looks set to be one of this year’s top food trends with chefs everywhere incorporating it into their dishes. One of the healthiest foods around, it is packed full of probiotics, vitamins, iron and calcium, but aside from that, it is delicious in a stew, a burger, in noodles or simply on the side.Want to discover this wonder of the East? Here is what we can offer you:

500g - £3.82Ready to use straight from the pack, this is cut cabbage Kimchi, made in Korea.

450g - £7.85If you want to make your own Kimchi, this convenient sauce will add great flavour and spice.

KIMCHI POUCHKIMCHEE BASE SAUCE

Coconut MilkA versatile drink that is also good for those with a soy intolerance. A great taste makes it ideal for drinking and cooking. Koko Dairy Free £1.58 (1 litre)

Oat MilkHigh in protein & fibre, can enhance the immune system, keep your heart healthy and even improve the health of hair and skin.Provamel Oat £1.85 (1 litre)

Rice MilkGrain drink made from processing rice.Easy to digest and low in fat. Also free from soya.Rice Dream £1.95 (1 litre)

Soya MilkPlant milk naturally high in essential fatty acids, proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals.Bonsoy - £2.69 (1 litre) The Barista’s favourite from Japan.Alproccino - £1.69 (1 litre)Alpro Organic - £1.65 (1 litre)Alpro Vanilla - £1.64 (1 litre)

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Almond MilkMade from ground almonds, it is high in antioxidants, no cholesterol or saturated fats and is high in omega-3.EcoMil (sweet) - £2.99 (1 litre)EcoMil (unsweetened) - £2.99 (1 litre) Provamel (sweet) - £1.99 (1 litre) Provamel (unsweetened) - £1.99 (1 litre)Top

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Don’t waste time grating huge amounts of cheese when we can supply you with a great selection that is ready to use, including: GRATED: 50/50 Cheddar/Mozzarella, 50/50 Cheddar/Red Leicester, Tex Mex, Mild Cheddar, Mature Cheddar, Extra Mature Cheddar, Mozzarella, Red Leicester, Gruyère, Emmenthal, Grana Padana.SHAVINGS: Grana Padana