A year has nearly passed since Foragers has opened its doors. Over the next few issues of Fresh & News we would like to share with you what we have learned from our customers in identifying coming trends.
Perhaps the most interesting point we found was the rise in importance of food provenance or the notion of who the producer is and/or where the producer is located. Consequently the importance of food provenance has taken over from such labels as “organic”, “natural” and even “local”.
For instance many of our Forager customers know that all of our pork products are drug, hormone, steroid free and raised by Matt Metzger at his closed barn system near Dashwood. Matt raises his hogs from beginning to end beside the field that produces his feed. Metzgers pork does not move from barn to barn as is the case with most hog production, therefore his closed barn system is considered disease free.
At Foragers you can always expect an informed answer as to exactly where all of our fresh products come from and who the grower is. See you this weekend!
Fresh and News
Cheese
We are excited to bring in St Honore. The creamy cows milk cheese has replaced the Riopelle as our triple cream Brie. In our opinion the St Honore can stand up to most French Brie’s albeit with a better price.
For blue cheese lovers be sure to try Bleubry. The pasteurized cows milk cheese from Quebec is similar in look and texture to a Cambozola but with more of a blue cheese taste and decadency.
Pasta
From our Pasta supplier in Toronto we have brought in several new varieties of handmade, organic ravioli, medaglioni and agnolloti. You can now find: Smoked Salmon, Wild Mushroom, Pumpkin, Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato, Wild Mushroom. Foragers also has two non-dairy varieties; wild mushroom parve and eggplant & zucchini parve.
Mapletons Organic Ice Cream
Mapletons dairy is located near Harriston and for years has been the “go-to” ice cream destination for mid-western Ontario. Now you can enjoy three varieties of organic ice cream and three frozen yoghurts. Successful Forager product testing has taken place this past week at all hours of the day and night! Available in ½ litre containers.
Keep Foraging,
Bill, Sam, Sara & Jeremy
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Modern Forager II
A quick note to keep in touch with you regarding a few announcements about new store hours, Huron County lamb, vegetarian gourmet-to-go, Bayfield Fish at Foragers, and Forager Catering. First off, thank you to all for making the first summer at Forager Foods to be such a success. All of you have terrific ideas and suggestions, but most importantly, good taste!
New Store Hours
For the months of Sept/Oct we plan to open daily with the exception of Tuesdays. We are happy to have a day off as our foraging crew will finally have a chance to dig a little deeper into what is fresh and best in Ontario. This will be a great opportunity to meet potential suppliers and interesting producers. We will be in touch with you as to what is found and will report back.
Huron County Lamb - Finally!
Huron County Lamb is finally coming to our little market via Field Gate Organics. The lamb will be certified organic supplied from farms in Wingham or Brussels. Last week we were given samples of shoulder chops which was tested at a house party, the feedback on texture, moistness and mellow lamb taste was overly positive. Today (Friday) is the first day we will offer lamb, quantities are limited as only three animals were slaughtered; Forager Foods was able to secure a good portion.
New Gourmet-To-Go
We now stock a vegetarian cheese cannelloni with tomato sauce. Going forward you can expect an increase in Gourmet-to-Go as we all hunker down for the fall and winter. Coming soon will be items such as butternut squash soup, vegetarian chili con carne, Huron County baked beans, Onion Soup with French Gruyere, and more. Our staff has more time for cooking and you will soon see our gourmet line shifting to our catering division, but more on that below.
Bayfield Fish and Seafood - By Forager Foods
You will soon find fresh Lake Huron fish from Bayfield Fish and Seafood (the fish market at the river) at Forager Foods. Scott at Bayfield Fish and Seafood is looking to get a little rest this fall and winter from the toils of retailing, but still wants to be able to get the freshest product into his customers hands. Forager Foods will be the exclusive retailer of Bayfield Fish and Seafood. The cheeses will be married into the deli case which will free up six feet of refrigeration for fresh lake fish as well as Scott's famous smoked items. Each fish will be vacuum packed directly after filleting in one or two per pack, they will then be displayed on ice. Freezer orders are welcome with advance notice.
Forager Catering
Forager Foods announces new full service catering, just in time for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. From a cheese plate to a fully staffed party we have the hospitality experience to deliver high quality catering services. Forager Foods takes food handling safety very seriously therefore all cooking will be in a provincially health inspected commercial kitchen as mandated. Please see the sample catering menu below, customized menu creation is welcome. We will deliver to your home, office or event, guaranteed hot and fresh.
We look forward to seeing you again. A special thanks to people who responded to the previous newsletter, your suggestions are invaluable!
Keep Foraging,
Sara, Sam & Bill
New Store Hours
For the months of Sept/Oct we plan to open daily with the exception of Tuesdays. We are happy to have a day off as our foraging crew will finally have a chance to dig a little deeper into what is fresh and best in Ontario. This will be a great opportunity to meet potential suppliers and interesting producers. We will be in touch with you as to what is found and will report back.
Huron County Lamb - Finally!
Huron County Lamb is finally coming to our little market via Field Gate Organics. The lamb will be certified organic supplied from farms in Wingham or Brussels. Last week we were given samples of shoulder chops which was tested at a house party, the feedback on texture, moistness and mellow lamb taste was overly positive. Today (Friday) is the first day we will offer lamb, quantities are limited as only three animals were slaughtered; Forager Foods was able to secure a good portion.
New Gourmet-To-Go
We now stock a vegetarian cheese cannelloni with tomato sauce. Going forward you can expect an increase in Gourmet-to-Go as we all hunker down for the fall and winter. Coming soon will be items such as butternut squash soup, vegetarian chili con carne, Huron County baked beans, Onion Soup with French Gruyere, and more. Our staff has more time for cooking and you will soon see our gourmet line shifting to our catering division, but more on that below.
Bayfield Fish and Seafood - By Forager Foods
You will soon find fresh Lake Huron fish from Bayfield Fish and Seafood (the fish market at the river) at Forager Foods. Scott at Bayfield Fish and Seafood is looking to get a little rest this fall and winter from the toils of retailing, but still wants to be able to get the freshest product into his customers hands. Forager Foods will be the exclusive retailer of Bayfield Fish and Seafood. The cheeses will be married into the deli case which will free up six feet of refrigeration for fresh lake fish as well as Scott's famous smoked items. Each fish will be vacuum packed directly after filleting in one or two per pack, they will then be displayed on ice. Freezer orders are welcome with advance notice.
Forager Catering
Forager Foods announces new full service catering, just in time for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. From a cheese plate to a fully staffed party we have the hospitality experience to deliver high quality catering services. Forager Foods takes food handling safety very seriously therefore all cooking will be in a provincially health inspected commercial kitchen as mandated. Please see the sample catering menu below, customized menu creation is welcome. We will deliver to your home, office or event, guaranteed hot and fresh.
We look forward to seeing you again. A special thanks to people who responded to the previous newsletter, your suggestions are invaluable!
Keep Foraging,
Sara, Sam & Bill
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