Hello All

I didn't think it was quite as warm as anticipated on Saturday, but we had a barbecue saturday evening in our coats!!!

ELLENDEN ASPARAGUS
We are now picking our own Asparagus! David has graded it into Premium(thicker spears), Standard, and the very thin spears he calls "Soup Asparagus". You may be interested to know that Simple Suppers buy Asparagus from us and use it for baking and adding to their Salmon Quiche. Helps keep all the produce local!

ASPARAGUS RISSOTTO RECIPE - see further down the mail.

NEW PRODUCTS - ELLENDEN SPRING LAMB
If we are totally honest it is a bit sad when the first lamb of the season goes.......However that is the whole point of farming, and I am certain itis that element of sensitivity in David's personality that makes him goodat his job.....

VENISON & WILDBOAR BARBECUE PRODUCE
With the barbecue season upons us, a number of customers have been asking for the following produce which will be available fresh this weekend:

Venison & Black Pepper Sausages
Venison & Cranberry Burgers
Venison Steaks (Haunch)
Wild Boar & Apricot Sausages
Wild Boar & Apricot Burgers

DAIRY HOUSE
You may remember a while ago I mentioned that the Dairy house were back in business. We have managed to get an order delivered to us this week, and will have the following produce back on the shelf:

Organic Large Low Fat Yogurts
Organic Large Whole milk Yogurts
Organic Cheesecakes
Organic Tasty Cheddar
Organic Mature Cheddar

They are currently not producing the small 125ml yogurts.

SIMPLE SUPPERS - PORK, LEEK & GINGER SAUSAGES
These sold very well at the weekend - any feedback would be gratefully received

COTSWOLD PIE QUICHES
We sold out of these by Friday evening. As a result I ordered more for the week and weekend. Any feedback would be very welcome?

The following flavours are currently available:
Cheese & Tomato
Quiche Lorraine
Bacon & Mushroom
Stilton & Broccoli
Mediterranean (red onion, courgette & peppers)
Salmon & Dill

PULLET EGGS (Small eggs)
The young hens have started to lay eggs which you may have seen at the front of the shop. These are the small eggs which are ideal for the following:
Omlettes
Scambled egg
Yorkshire Pudding mixture
Small fried eggs for those that don't like so much albumen (egg white) -(customer feedback).

They are also cheaper in price.

FRESH MEAT AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND

ELLENDEN HOME BRED SPRING LAMB
LOIN
Rack of Lamb French Trim
Boned & Rolled Loin
Chops

LEG
On the Bone

SHOULDER
On the bone
Boned & Rolled

Boned & Rolled breast of Lamb
Neck
Liver
Heart

ELLENDEN HOME PRODUCED BEEF
STEAK - Very popular again last weekend!
Fillet
T-Bone steaks - Frozen
Sirloin
Rump
Rib Eye Steak

JOINTS
Fore Rib on the Bone
Sirloin
Top Side
Silverside
Roasting joints
Brisket

CASSEROLE BEEF
Braising Steak
Stewing Steak
Shin
Mince

LONG COMPTON PORK

LOIN
Chops
Boned & Rolled - Frozen

LEG
Boned & Rolled

SHOULDER - OFFER STILL AVAILABLE ON DICED
Boned & Rolled
Diced
Mince - Frozen

FREE RANGE CHICKEN
Whole
Fillet
Thighs on the Bone
Legs on the Bone - frozen

FRESH GAME
Venison & Black Pepper Sausage
Venison & Cranberry Burgers
Venison Steak
Wild Boar & Apricot Sausages
Wild Boar & Apricot Burgers

FROZEN GAME
Wood Pigeon Fillets
Oven Ready Mallard

please reply to this email or ring the shop on 01386 870296 if you would like anything putting aside. Orders already placed have been accounted for.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK - ASPARAGUS RISSOTTO - Thank you Tom

INGREDIENTS
Asparagus
Risotto rice (Arborio) 75-80gms per person
White wine half glass per person
Parmesan to taste (-20gms per person)om
Small onion finely chopped
Garlic clove crushed and chopped
Butter
Olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

METHOD
Trim the tough base from the asparagus and simmer it for 20-30 minutes to make a stock base. Drain onto a stock cube of your choice and keep the stock hot
Fry the onion and garlic in butter with a little olive oil to prevent burning.
Add the rice, stir and cook for a few minutes.
Add wine.
When wine is absorbed add small quantities of hot stock stirring frequently.
When the rice is cooked stir in the parmesan, black pepper and most of the asparagus roughly chopped.
Serve in bowls and garnish with the best asparagus buds and perhaps some rocket leaves


FARMING NEWS
Our youngest pet lamb Poppy, has just had a single ewe lamb. We hope to have her and Izzy here with their off spring on Open Farm Sunday June 13th. We are also hoping that Charlotte, a friend from the village is able to bring her newly born shetland mare and foal - watch this space.....

Don't forget about the dog show - anyone can enter the novelty dog classes, or the clear round jumping. Pop down and speak to Jo, she is usually here training at the weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS
I would like to congratulate my friend Lucy, and anyone else who ran the London Marathon at the weekend - She completed it in 3 hours 55 mins. Amazing achievment as far as I am concerned!

I think that covers everything for this week - the children are excited about having a four day week - I hope the weather holds.....

Best wishes

Sara

Ellenden Farm Shop 01386 870296