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Gargiullo Sun Dried Tomatoes

kirk1 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:05:58

�	�Traditional Italian Sun Dried tomatoes sourced from the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Compulsory for any antipasto plate, great in stuffings and salads. For trade sales click here

Coulommiers by Couer de Lion

kirk1 — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:17:50

If you're wondering why we have two Coulommiers, the answer is simple. They are both very good, and they are both a bit different.

Whilst the Le Rustiques Coulommiers is my preferred product, the Coeur de Lion Coulommiers has a milder flavour and slightly less pungent bouquet.

St Aubin - deliciously creamy - by couer de lion

kirk1 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:00:57

Delicate, creamy,� soft and mild. New from Couer de Lion in France. The chesse is a bit of a hybrid - it could almost be described as a white mould cheese but the rind has some tones of washed rind as well.

The paste is creamy and mild with a well rounded flavour.

Available exlcusively to OTW stockists until the end of September 2012.

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Want to become an OTW stockist? email palma@kirkfood.com.au and arrange to recieve the weekly offers and order schedules.

NEW! Blue Brie by Couer de Lion

kirk1 — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:33:59

A Triple Cream cheese as good, if not better than any European blue brie you may have eaten before.

Sliced Jamon Serrano by Montesano

kirk1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:05

Sliced Jamon Serrano by Montesano

The Spaniards have been curing ham (Jamon Serrano) for centuries and there is evidence of the practice being carried out dating back to the reign of the Roman Empire.

Quite simply, Jamon Serrano is the product of 3 ingredients - Pork, Salt and time.
Traditonally, Jamon Serrano was processed in Mountain areas (Serrano translates loosely to "from the mountain/s") where the climate would be moderate.

Jamon Serrano can now be classified under the TSG (Traditional Specialty Guaranteed) which is a similar classification of production authenticity to AOC, DOC and DOP. Since 2000, Montesano has respected the traditional methods of Jamon production achieving and maintaining a TSG certificate for Jamon Serrano Gran Riserva and Jamon Serrano Riserva (Gold and Silver respectively). Basically, this assures you that the Jamon is "the real thing".

The Montesano company that produces among others, Jamon Serrano, in order to maianitain their certification have a strict selection and curing policy which ensures you get a consistent, quality product every time.

Since 2006, kirkfood has been importing whole legs (boneless) of Jamon Serrano and Jamon Iberico from the Montesano Company in Spain. We are now importing the pre sliced, 150 gram version of Jamon Serrano to be enjoyed by consumers at good food retailers across Australia. The first shipment arrives early April.

We are inviting retailers to take advantage of this superb product and express their interest in stocking it.
For pricing, information and orders, click here (trade only)
or email palma@kirkfood.com.au

Saint Andre is the King of French Triple Creams - available now!

kirk1 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:51:49

St Andre - it's the King of French Triple Cream cheeses. It's intense and buttery and has a butterfat content of around 75%.

The shape and size of the Saint Andre make it unique and the cheese compliments beer well. St Andre has a short life and should be consumed with much enthusiasm quickly, regularly and with much pleasure.

Traditionally, Saint Andre is manfuctured in Coutances near Normandy in France. The texture can be buttery to soft and the rind should be bloomey with a tang.

This is the 250 gram version which is packed thoughtfully and individually creating its own micro climate allowing Saint Andre to mature evenly and consitently.

Click here to order online (trade only) or available at your local good food retailer or "Order to Week" ^tm stockist.

Chaumes - a Trappist inspired cheese from the Southwest of France

kirk1 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:45:57

Chaumes - Manufactured by Bongrain
Milk: cow's
Region/country: South West France
Style: Washed rind semi hard
Shape/ Size: flat wheel (tome shape/approx. 2kg)
Approx. shelf life: minimum 40 days

A classic cow's milk cheese hailing from the South West of France. This cheese literally translates as "stubble" and was inspired by the traditional Trappist cheeses of yesteryear. The distinctive golden yellow rind hides the pale creamy paste which belies the full bodied rich flavour.

This cheese will become a deeper orange over time with the rind becoming sticker and more pungent. The rind is created by a regime of washing and brushing the cheese over a 2-3 week period by the cheese makers in carefully controlled temperature and humidity rooms.

Texture:
Soft and springy with a smooth creaminess similar to Port Salute.
The interior becomes creamier and softer with less pronounced 'eyes' (holes) as it ages.
Rind is slightly gritty, which becomes less so with age as it breaks down.

Flavour:
When young fruitiness is balanced by a hint of herbal bitterness such as endive/ chicory. The rind has hint of smokiness
As it ages the flvours become more pronounced. There is a hint of pine resin, nuts, medicinal herbs and a sweetness which shines through from the now soft spongy paste.

Uses:
Table cheese with nuts and fresh fruit, such as pears and apples.
Grilling on crusty bread, instead of cheddar/ Swiss cheese on burgers.
Cubed or grated (including the rind) for stuffing mushrooms, topping and layered in gratins.

Technical info
Nutritional analysis for 100 g of finished product
Fat : 25.4 g Saturated fatty acid : 17.3 g
Monounsaturated lipids : 7.4 g Polyunsaturated lipids : 0.

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Smoked Eel fillets have arrived - airfreighted direct from Sardinia

Will — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:18:43

Good things come to those who wait, and this just has! Airfreighted directly form Sardinia are these superb, smoked Eel fillets.

Each pack contains 4 beautifully skinned and prepared fillets. The flesh is firm and easy to work with while the smoke is subtle.

Raised in fish farms exclusive to Sardinia, the eels are carefully selected and smoked using Mediterranean types of wood, in accordance with tried and tested traditional methods.

100 gram, easy to use and superbly presented packs.

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Retail clients, Contact your local good food store or order online here.

Tenerezze di Polpa (octopus sausage) from Sardinia

Will — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:47:25

I recently visited Italy and attended one of the countries best Trade shows. Our freinds at Sarda Affumicati were very keen to show us their latest product - this amazing Octopus Sausage.

NEW - Check out the Eel Fillets as well......

Caught in the waters round Sardinia, this Octopus Sausage (Tenerezze di polpo), after steam cooking, is cut into small chunks and pressed. The heat treatment during processing allows conservation without the use of preservatives.

This is the latest product from Sarda Affumicati and it is taking the European food scene by storm.

Cut into thin slices and dress with garlic, oil, lemon or vinegar - a great starter. Flavour is enhanced when added to a salad of rocket and Treviso chicory. Brilliant sliced and warmed with a perfectly seared scallop on top.

La Bella San Marzano Tomatoes

Will — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:11:47

Adhering to the globally recognised BRC standard which some believe to be a higher standard than D.O.P., the Rapheal Viscardi company processes and packs tomatoes without the Certified D.O.P. price tag.

La bella San Marzano Tomatoes are grown and packed in the certified region for D.O.P. San Marzano Tomatoes known as the "Agro Nocerino".� However, La Bella San Marzano Tomatoes don't carry the D.O.P certification.

For sauces and pizza, the tomatoes from the San Marzano region are regarded as the best. As Italian Tomatoes go, the quality and value of this Tomato is fantastic.

You want D.O.P. San marzano Tomatoes? We have them too. Click here

La Bella San Marzano Tomatoes are available in 400 gm, 800gm and 6x3kg format. Cheaper by the pallet - contact us for a pallet price.

Trade clients - click here with your user name and password for pricing and ordering.

Retail sales, ask at your local food store or order online here.