[Customers_ellenden.harvington.net] Christmas Feedback & Fund Raising Idea

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Hello All

Glorious start to the week..........  

CHRISTMAS FEEDBACK
I am well aware this is long over due.......However we had a meeting
today, and one of the agenda items was "lessons learned"  We would really
appreciate your help in this area, to discuss ways you think we can
improve.

We came up with the following ideas:

1.  On the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of December have LATE NIGHT shopping
evenings.  On these days we will stay open until 10pm which will give
customers the opportunity to come and pay for their turkey, beef etc, but
will still have the option of leaving collection until Christmas Eve.  On
Christmas Eve rarther than having to queue to pay and collect, you can
simply just collect?

2.  With late night opening you would also have the oppportunity to come
and do your vegetable shopping when it is quiet and less crowded, however
the same applies, we can keep in cold storage for you until it is
convenient for you to collect?  

3.  Simpler Order forms - Cathy is working on this one for me, especially
the fruit and vegetable form

PLEASE LET ME HAVE ANY IDEAS YOU MAY HAVE..........



MOTHERS DAY 14th March - GIFT IDEAS. I am repeating this for the benefit
of those customers who have just subscribed

We will have bunches of Alstro and Baskets of Primroses available.  

JAMIE AT HOME
If you are looking for something a bit different we have got the
following "Jamie at Home" products in the shop which would make lovely
gifts.

Tiny, Small, Large and Spaghetti Kilner jars
American Oak Meat Carving Board
American Oak Tablet Chopping Board
Carving Set

HAMPERS
We can make hampers up to your own specification with:
Ellenden Apple Juice
Jams, 
Chutney, 
fruit
Biscuits
Fruit etc.

Simply tell us a price you would like to spend and we will do the
rest.  Alternatively you can select the products you would like in the
hamper and we will do the finishing touches for you.  

If within a 5 mile radius of the shop we can deliver any of the above
gifts on the day


NEW PRODUCTS  

GOOSE FAT
We have Judy Goodman's Goose Fat in stock again, having sold out over the
Christmas period.

ELLENDEN BEEF SAUSAGES
We have a few packets available from the freezer this week.

CHOCOLATE SPONGE PUDDINGS
This Frozen Field Fayre product seems to have really taken off, it is
soooooo easy and really tasty.  You simply place in the microwave, heat for
1 min and serve. The end product is a warm chocolate sponge pudding covered
with hot chocolate sauce......Yum!


FRESH MEAT AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND - 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.  

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ELLENDEN HOME PRODUCED BEEF

STEAK
Fillet - minimal availability a lot has been ordered.
Sirloin
Rump
Rib Eye Steak

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


CASSEROLE BEEF
Braising Steak
Stewing Steak
Shin 
Mince

ELLENDEN HOME PRODUCED PURE BRED RYELAND LAMB

LOIN
Rack of lamb
Loin Chops

LEG
Leg of lamb on the bone
Leg Steaks

SHOULDER
Shoulder on the bone

LONG COMPTON PORK

LOIN
Chops

LEG
Boned & Rolled

SHOULDER
Boned & Rolled
Diced

FREE RANGE CHICKEN
Whole
Fillet
Thighs on the Bone - we have ordered extra this week, in response to
selling out very quickly over the last two weeks.
Legs on the Bone

FROZEN GAME
Diced Venison
Wood Pigeon Fillets 
Vension Steaks 
Oven Ready Partridge 
Oven Ready Mallard 
Venison & Cranberry Sausages
Vension & Black Pepper Sausages 


RECIPE OF THE WEEK - Thank you Linda
Coq Au Vin

Preparation time:  15 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Serves 2

INGREDIENTS
4 Chicken Thighs
1 tsp plain flour
8 small shallots, peeled
75g mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 rashers back bacon cut into large strips
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
150 ml (1/4 pt) red wine
150 ml (1/4 pt) chicken stock

Dip the chicken thighs in the flour and place in a small saucepan or
casserole dish that can be used over direct heat.  Add all the other
ingredients. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Bring the chicken to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for approx
50 mins or until the chicken is cooked.  It should come away from the bone
easily with a knife.

Linda has added she thickens the sauce with cornflour if a bit thin.


FUND RAISING EVENT - JANE'S DINNER PARTY
I would like to share with everyone a fantastic fund raising idea I was
lucky enought to be part of last weekend.  Sue, a member of the NCT is
running the London Marathon in April.  In addition to a vigorous training
regime she also needs to raise sponsorship money.  Jane, a customer and
friend decided she would host a dinner party with a difference.......In
order to raise money she charged everyone a fee for attending, this
included a three course meal, numerous bottles of wine and fabulous company
of 13 other ladies......  She purchased a large quantity of Shin Beef for
the main course, of which we reduced the price to help raise the funds.  It
was a great evening and raised nearly £400, I am hoping she will share the
recipe for all next week!

Have a good week

Kind regards

Sara

Ellenden Farm Shop 01386 870296