Dear Foragers,
As the autumn season arrives people tend to slow down a little and take some time for themselves. Dinner parties are smaller, Thanksgiving and holidays looked forward to. At Forager Foods we always have some news for you to consider. With the new season brings new products, services and special seasonal items.
Soiled Reputation Vegetables Now Available
Actually our reputation is quite good as is our new vegetable supplier Soiled Reputation. Located in Perth County Soiled Reputation is an outstanding organic operation offering over 50 varieties of ultra premium salad greens, heirloom vegetables and fruits. Sure they cost a little more than what is found in the big produce aisles but the taste and freshness factor is unmatched. See this interesting article from Gremolata.com (save this url to your favorites, trust me) http://gremolata.com/stratford.htm.
Currently we have a small selection of Soiled Reputation carrots, beets and bistro greens in addition to our usual local veg varieties. We will judge customer feedback and bring in more if these terrific vegetables come into demand. FYI, watch the "Manic Organic" on Food Network and see Antony Johns from Soiled Reputation in action.
Organic Field Gate Turkeys – Now Taking Orders
Forager Foods has secured 15 fresh organic turkeys from Field Gate Organics, the same supplier as our lamb and chicken. See http://www.fieldgateorganics.ca.
Orders are now being taken; currently we have eight 10-15lb and seven 15-20lb birds. Call, email or stop by the store to secure the staple of your Thanksgiving feast. Order pickup will be on October 9th. Also, organic turkeys will be a special pre- order item for Christmas.
Dry-Aging v Wet Aging
One of our Chief Foragers, Ben Gundy who is also a chef at the much touted Jacobs & Co Steakhouse in Toronto, http://www.jacobssteakhouse.com/ has arguably the best beef in Toronto and beyond. The key, according to Ben is his dry-aging room located in the dining room of his restaurant for all patrons to view.
This got us to thinking, currently Forager Foods is offering wet-aged meat from Metzger Meats which we consider excellent. But there may be something to the dry v wet argument so we are bringing in a whole rib eye from Field Gate that has been hung (dry-aged) for 21 days. Why not have some fun next weekend and try a side-by-side tasting of the rib eye steaks? Give us a ring or email if you would like us to put aside a dry aged steak or two.
Catering by Forager Foods
As you may know from the previous newsletter Forager Foods has included full service catering to its menu of services. From cheese and deli plates to full dinner parties of 200. Forager's has the culinary skills, equipment and experience to deliver a worry free event at your home, office or off-site facility.
Bayfield Fish & Seafood at Foragers
Scott from the fish market is really excited, as we are too, in offering fresh Lake Huron Fish and smoked fish at Forager Foods.
To guarantee freshness, Scott supplies Forager's with a fresh supply every two days, any left over are frozen upon store closing. Currently we have Whitefish, Perch, Lake Trout and Pickerel however the selection will change almost daily so come in frequently to see what is offered, One side note: the prices of Bayfield Fish & Seafood are the same at Forager Foods, bulk orders welcome.
Keep Foraging,
Sam, Sara & Bill
