Hi All

I would like to start this weeks news letter by saying a huge "THANK YOU" to all those who managed to attend the open day, have sent emails or enquired in the shop as to how it went.

We were over the moon with the numbers attending and the feedback we have received about the day. I have so many people to thank for making the day a success, in particular Cathy, Paula, Becky, Rob, Judith, Clive and the Harvington Hand Bells who very much added to the festive spirit and gave up their time voluntarily.

CHRISTMAS MEAT ORDERS

Thank you for all the orders placed to date. Charles (Toll Gate Turkeys) and
Adlington (Boned & Rolled Turkeys etc.) have asked for Preliminary orders
to be received by December 10th - orders can still be placed after this
date subject to availability - last year we managed to fulfil orders right
up to the weekend before Christmas!

If you have any questions you would like to ask before placing an order, please ask in the shop or send me an email - I am at the computer every night at this time of year....
If anyone would like to order Gammon or Hams on the bone I really need to have these orders by the end of next week due to the "curing" process.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER GIFTS
We have a range of hampers made up in the shop, if you would like to order one please let us know. Equally if you would like to have one made up to a specified price range this is also not a problem.

FRESH MEAT THIS WEEKEND
This weekend we will have the following Fresh Meat available - please email if you would like anything putting aside.

GAME
*Diced Game
*Venison & Cranberry Suasages
*Partridge
*Pheasant whole
*Pheasant fillets

ELLENDEN HOME REARED BEEF
*Fillet, Sirloin, Rump & Rib Eye Steak
*Sirloin, Top side, Silverside, Roasting & Brisket joints boned & rolled
*Stewing, Braising, shin and minced beef

ELLENDEN HOME REARED LAMB
*Leg joints on the bone
*leg steaks
*Loin Chops
*Racks of lamb french trim
*Shoulder joints on the bone
*Diced shoulder lamb

LONG COMPTON PORK
*Boned & rolled leg joints
*Boned & rolled shoulder
*Loin Chops
*Minced pork
*Boned & rolled Belly Draft
*Kidney

FREE RANGE CHICKEN
*Whole
*Fillets
*Thighs on the bone
*Legs on the bone

RECIPE OF THE WEEK - Thank you to David and Christine

Aloo Gosht - Delhi Style Ellenden Lamb / Ellenden Beef Braisig Steak with Potatoes (curry)

Ingredients
1 kg of Lamb Shoulder OR Beef Braising Steak cut into 2.5cm cubes
175g Onions, peeled and chopped
5 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
450g medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut in half
1 fresh green chilli, chopped
Vegetable oil
1 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp ground cumin seed
2 tspn ground coriander seeds
1/2 tspn ground turmeric
1/4 tspn cayenne
pepper salt to taste
845ml water

METHOD
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot.
When hot, put in onions, chilli and garlic.
Cook until browned slightly and then add the meat, stir vigoroulsy for about 5 mins.
Add tomatoes, Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper and salt.
Carry on cooking and stirring, on a high heat for 10-15 mins, or until the sauce is thick, and the oil separates from it.
Add potatoes and water, and simmer for an hour, or until the meat is cooked.

NEW LINES
We are now stocking Mrs Gledhill's Christmas Puddings in both 125g and 500g size. You may be interested to know that as well as the normal Christmas pudding, she makes one that is "Gluten Free" and one that is suitable for Diabetics.

If you would like to order any of her puddings for Christmas please let me know. Feedback on this product would also very much be appreciated.The packaging of these puddings are basic, but as one customer said to me "Why do I want unnecessary packaging to put in my re-cycle bin"...... She has a very valid point.

In addition we are stocking the following jams
* Black Plum & Brandy
* Black Current Kirsch
* Pershore Plum in Schnapps
* Red Plum in Port
* Sloe Gin Jelly

The following are suitable for diabetics:
* Orange Marmalade
* Blackcurrent & Apple
* Strawberry and Gooseberry.

SELSEY MULLING SYRUP
This appeared to go down very well on the open day mixed with our own Bramley (black top) and Lord Lambourne (Red Top Sweet) Apple Juice - we have both the 200mls and 500mls available in the shop priced at £2.99 and £4.99 respectively

I think that covers everything for this week - I cannot believe it is only 4 weeks to Christmas Day......

Kind regards

Sara