If you’ve ordered from us lately you’ll have noticed a few additions to our cheese section – actually more than a few! We’re please to say we now stock seven mouth-watering new cheeses from the Snowdonia Cheese Company.

A family-run business, the Snowdonia Cheese Company is run by the sons of third-generation dairy farmers and have creamy, smooth flavours that will leave you wanting more.

The company are inspired by their enchanting surroundings in North Wales, with lush greenery encompassing them and the convenience of the fresh ingredients nearby which allows them to craft natural, premium cheeses.

With a superb depth of flavour and remarkable creaminess, this award-winning range of cheese has its own cult following and received prestigious awards making it a great addition to our range.

The company focus on using the finest fresh and natural ingredients and pride themselves on ensuring the highest product quality. Ingredient provenance is very important and the careful sourcing of ingredients, as well as the expert grading of their cheeses, is conducted by a small, dedicated team that bring to life the exceptional flavour experience they’re known for.

What cheeses do we stock?

Bouncing Berry – Mature creamy Cheddar with delicious bursts of sweet cranberries.

Ruby Mist – Mature Cheddar with warming notes of white port and brandy for rich, decadent flavour notes and a silky texture.

Red Devil – Savoury Red Leicester warmed with fiery Habanero chillies, peppers and spices for an intense depth of flavour.

Beechwood – Mature Cheddar naturally smoked over beechwood chips for a smoky depth of flavour.

Green Thunder – Mature Cheddar with a perfect balance of rich roasted garlic and garden herbs for a delicious savoury taste and creamy texture.

Red Storm – Vintage Red Leicester expertly aged for a complex crystalline texture and an intense flavour with notes of caramel.

Black Bomber – An award-winning extra mature Cheddar loved for its immense depth of flavour and smooth, creamy texture.

All of the Snowdonia Cheese Company cheeses are available in 200g wheels and available to order now through our Doorstep Delivery. Visit our postcode checker to see if we deliver to you.

4 ways to get ready for BBQs, picnics & summer nights

With Monday 21^st June marking the Summer Solstice and the first official day of summer, it’s time to start getting ready for the season of picnic lunches, family get-togethers and lazy days relaxing in the garden.

Here are four ways that you can be summer-ready:

This time of year, the sun loungers come out, the BBQ gets dusted off, and the garden gets an all-round tidy up to get it in tip-top shape for family, friends and your enjoyment. Although this can be a lot of work, there are simple things you can do to make your garden a summer haven without too much fuss.

Perfect your lawn

First, start by tidying up your lawn and getting rid of those patches where the grass no longer grows. Sprinkle some topsoil onto the areas where the soil is poor and then use sowing grass seeds. This will revitalise your grass and you’ll start to see improvements within 5-30 days.

Stock up on kindling

Even though it stays lighter later in summer, the evenings are not always warm and it’s nice to sit by an outdoor log burner or small fire pit. Dry kindling sticks are great for open fires but are a super multi-use item as it can also be used for BBQs, and provide your fire with a roaring start. Alternatively, keep warm with smokeless coal, which can also be used for open fires and small multi-fuel stoves. For a more traditional option, you can’t go wrong with logs, which provide a lovely aroma in the cool evenings. A fire is also a good way to keep bugs away that might come out at night and disturb your evening.

Don’t forget, while you’re making your garden inviting for your friends and family, don’t forget to leave something out for the regular visitors to your garden, the ones who truly appreciate your efforts… the birds! Wild bird food is great for bird tables and hanging feeders, while bird peanuts are perfect all year round and good for hanging feeders also.

Once you’ve made sure that your garden is ready for guests, it’s time to stock the cupboards, because spur-of-the-moment family BBQs, friends turning up unannounced or little ones wanting a picnic in the sun, is not uncommon at this time of year. Who wants to stay indoors when the sun is shining? So, there are a few things you can do to ensure you’re not panicking when it comes to food and drink.

Be ready for an impromptu picnic

It’s good to have some staples on hand such as wholemeal or white rolls and bread, which can be frozen for approx. 3 months and brought out when needed (you can find a tip on how to quickly defrost bread here). For sandwich fillings, you can’t go wrong with a delicious cheese of your choice, then all you need is a selection of savoury and sweet snacks to create a tasty spread. Flapjacks, caramel slices, and cookies are delicious sweet treats to tuck into, while cheese straws are good savoury choices. As long as they are properly stored, most of these items can last 3-5 days once open, meaning any leftovers won’t go to waste.

Lots of cold drinks on hand

You can never be too prepared for the hot days, and keeping a fridge full of ice-cold drinks to quench your thirst and keep you hydrated is essential. A good supply of still or sparkling water, fruit juices such as apple, orange and cranberry, or fizzy drinks, allows you to easily plan for last-minute get-togethers. Quickly make a garden party mocktail using a few ice cubes and equal parts orange juice, cranberry juice and lemonade, for a refreshing drink your guests will love. Top it off with a wedge or orange if you have any in the house.

If you want to stock up on any of these items, be sure to check if you live within our doorstep delivery area, and let us help you plan for the long summer ahead without even leaving the comfort of your home.

It’s a hotly debated topic in many households, and with National Biscuit Day coming up on 29^th May, the question comes up once again… what is the best biscuit? Whether you enjoy the crisp snap of a rich tea, the sweet delight of a jammie dodger or the chocolatey goodness of a bourbon, we are all firmly behind our favourites when it comes to who should take the top spot. However, you’ll be pleased to know – though maybe less so if your favourite isn’t in the top 5 – there is actually a winner according to a poll of 2,000 Brits.

Topping the list of best biscuit is the chocolate digestive, closely followed by shortbread and chocolate fingers. While the top choice may not to be to everyone’s liking, the winner is definitely a strong favourite to dip in your tea, and we’re sure you wouldn’t say no if given the option.

Top 20

1. Chocolate digestive
2. Shortbread
3. Chocolate finger
4. Jaffa cake
5. Chocolate Hobnob
6. Custard cream
7. Jammie Dodger
8. Maryland cookie
9. Bourbon
10. Crunch cream
11. Plain digestive
12. Viennese whirl
13. Rich tea
14. Gingernut
15. Hobnob
16. Oreo
17. Malted milk
18. Nice
19. Fig roll
20. Garibaldi

In honour of National Biscuit Day, here are some recipes for you to make your own biscuits at home, and enjoy a good old dunk in your brew.

Jammie dodger

Ingredients

100g unsalted butter, softened
175g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla paste
200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
370ml jar strawberry jam

Method

1. To make the biscuits, mix the butter and sugar in a bowl with a wooden spoon until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla, and continue to beat by hand until fully incorporated. You will need to scrape the edges of the bowl down for this part.
2. Tip the flour into the mixture and fold together until fully combined, then shape into a ball. Roll the dough out onto a floured sheet of baking parchment to a depth of around 5mm. Transfer the sheet to a baking tray and put in the fridge for 10 mins to firm up.
3. Remove from the fridge and press out your biscuits using a 6cm flower-shaped cutter (you could use any shaped cutters to make these). You will need 16 base biscuits and 16 top biscuits, with small holes or hearts of around 3cm cut out of them.
4. Recombine your dough off-cuts and reroll them on a floured surface. Try to be fairly quick doing this, as the mixture will warm up and get sticky. If it does, just pop it back in the fridge to firm up again.
5. Once the shapes are cut out, arrange on 2 baking sheets lined with baking parchment and leave to cool in the fridge for 10 mins.
6. Heat oven to 190°C/170°C fan/Gas Mark 5. Bake the biscuits for 7 mins, then take them out of the oven and sprinkle the tops with caster sugar. Return all the biscuits to the oven and cook for a further 5 mins.
7. Take out and allow to cool fully on a wire rack. When cool, spread jam on the bottom biscuit and top with another biscuit, sandwiching them together.

Did you know? These biscuits will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/jammy-dodger-flowers

Shortbread stars

Ingredients

150g plain flour
100g salted butter
50g vanilla sugar

For the vanilla sugar
1 vanilla pod
225g caster sugar

Method

1. To make the vanilla sugar, whizz the vanilla pod and sugar in a blender. Pour through a sieve and blend again. Store in an airtight jar.
2. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas Mark 4. Place the flour and butter in a bowl and rub together to form crumbs. Add the vanilla sugar and mix to form a dough. Roll out the dough. Using a star-shaped cutter, cut out stars and place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just golden. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar. Leave to cool.

Did you know? These shortbread biscuits will keep for up to 1 week in a tin.
Source: https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/vanilla-shortbread-star-biscuit.html

Gingernut biscuits

Ingredients

• 100g salted butter, cubed
• 75g light brown soft sugar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 100g golden syrup
• 250g self-raising flour
• 1½ tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 small egg yolk, beaten

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/Gas Mark 5. Line two large baking trays with baking parchment. In a saucepan over a low heat, melt the butter, sugar, fresh ginger and golden syrup and leave to cool.
2. Mix the flour, ground ginger and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Gradually stir in the cooled sugar mixture and the egg yolk and knead briefly to make a dough.
3. Roll the dough into 20g balls and put on the prepared baking trays with 3cm between each to allow for spreading. Bake for 8-10 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool on the trays for a min, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ginger-biscuits

Alternatively, if you want to forgo the baking this National Biscuit Day and tuck into a selection of biscuits with your cuppa without the flour explosion, make sure to add one of our boxes of biscuits to your next Doorstep Delivery!

Add shortbread fingers, our broken chocolate biscuits box or our bumper box of broken biscuits to your order.

Undoubtedly the most anticipated meal of the year, the Christmas feast is a dazzling array of flavour, colour, texture and deliciousness! Whether the star of the show is turkey, ham or even a nut-roast, the accompanying side dishes make for a meal worth remembering.

From traditional carrots and parsnips to nutty celeriac, sweet squash and Jerusalem artichokes full of umami flavour; take your festive feast to the next level with these show-stopping vegetable dishes! Better yet, these recipes are prep-friendly, so you can get ahead of cooking stresses and easily freeze or prepare in advance.

Don’t forget to add essential seasonal veggies, dairy and household items to your next delivery and let us take the added stress out of Christmas!

Carrot & Sweet Potato Puree

Rich, indulgent and smooth – this puree tastes like sweet heaven and makes carrots feel that bit more special. It’s also great warmed through the next day with cold cuts and leftover nibbles plus, it freezes well for a weekend treat!

• 900g sweet potatoes
• 450g carrots
• 600ml water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 170g butter
• 220g crème fraiche
• ½ tsp fresh nutmeg
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Seasoning

Scrub and prick the potatoes before cooking in the middle of the oven on a high heat for around one hour (or until fork tender). Meanwhile, peel and chop the carrots and add to a pan with the water, sugar, a knob of butter and seasoning. Bring to the boil then reduce and cook uncovered for 30 minutes or until tender and the water has mostly evaporated. Do add more water if necessary. Now combine the carrots, flesh from the cooked sweet potatoes, butter and crème fraiche in a blender, a blitz until creamy smooth. Add the nutmeg, optional cayenne pepper and season well to taste. Serve warmed through and enjoy!

Baked Parsnip & Celeriac

Fancy up your parsnips and pair with subtle celeriac for a crisp and nutty side that’s bursting with flavour! Make and freeze the filling up to a month before, defrosting in the fridge overnight before topping with the breadcrumbs.

• 600g parsnips
• 1kg large celeriac
• 30g butter
• 100ml double cream
• 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
• Handful of fresh sage leaves
• Grating of nutmeg
• 80g breadcrumbs
• 60g grated parmesan
• Optional sprinkle of caraway seeds
• Handful of flaked almonds
• Glug of olive oil
• Chopped fresh parsley

Peel and slice the parsnips into cubes or chunks of equal size remembering to remove the woody core. Prepare the celeriac by peeling and cubing in the same way, then add the vegetables to a pan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes.  Drain then mash with the butter and cream adding seasoning, herbs and a grating of nutmeg to taste. Spoon into an ovenproof dish. Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, almonds and caraway seeds in a bowl then sprinkle over the mash, adding a glug of olive oil across the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes until crisp and golden. Sprinkle with fresh parsley to serve.

Roasted Winter Squash & Jerusalem Artichokes

Sweet, nutty and earthy – Jerusalem artichokes are a real festive treat thanks to their delicious hearty flavour. Imagine crossing a globe artichoke with the best roast potato you’ve ever eaten! Roast with sweet squash and fragrant herbs for a great veggie side dish!

• 800g Jerusalem artichokes
• 600g butternut or winter squash
• 1 bulb of garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh or dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp fresh or dried thyme
• 3 tbsp oil
• Scattering of sesame seeds
• Seasoning

Start by peeling your artichokes or if you prefer the earthy taste, soak and then scrub the skins to remove any dirt. Halve or quarter the larger chokes then throw into a roasting tin. Prepare your squash in the same way, removing the seeds and cutting into wedges or chunks. Slice your garlic bulb, nestling between your veggies then toss with oil, thyme, rosemary and seasoning. Roast in the oven on a medium-high heat until knife tender and crisp on the outside, and the sweet garlic slides out of the skin. Dish into a large bowl before squeezing over half a lemon and a scattering of sesame seeds for crunch.

Add all the trimmings you need this Christmas and enjoy doorstep delivery from Foulgers Dairy. If you have any questions about submitting your order, please contact our customer service team on 01473 784 999.

Overwhelmed by the choice of milk at Foulgers Dairy? Our online shop has exploded with milk and milk alternative options over the past few years! Back in the day, you had just a few types of milk to choose from, whole milk, skim milk, and perhaps soya. Today, though? As more and more people ditch dairy for a plant-based diet, there’s a plethora of options!

At Foulgers Dairy, we’ll always be just that, a dairy! But if you’re looking beyond cow’s milk for health reasons or dietary preferences or simply want to experiment with different options, we stock a range of different options to cater for our customers.

1. COW’S MILK

At Foulgers Dairy, we stock skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk, whole milk and homogenised milk.

Fat-free skim milk was all the rage in the ’90s, when low-fat diets were king. However, in 2020 we appreciate that fat isn’t so bad after all, and studies actually show that fat increases satiety.

Cow’s milk is the most common consumed dairy milk and a good source of high-quality protein, too!

It’s naturally rich in calcium, B vitamins, and many minerals. It’s also often fortified with vitamins A and D, making it a very nutritious food for both children and adults.

2. LACTOSE-FREE MILK

Naturally, lactose-free dairy products are a great option for people who are lactose-intolerant. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk products that can be difficult for some people to digest.

Food manufacturers produce lactose-free milk by adding lactase to regular cow’s milk. We stock Arla lactose-free whole milk, semi skimmed milk and skimmed milk, Arla carefully remove the niggling lactose, leaving the wholesome dairy flavours intact. Delicious!

3. SOYA

A rich source of protein and carbohydrates, soy milk is the plant-based alternative most comparable to cow’s milk. It’s just lower in saturated fat and doesn’t contain calcium, though it’s often fortified.

The subtle sweet taste of Aplro Soy Milk is a carefully selected blend of superior grade soya beans which they mill to create a true Original. We also stock Alpro Soya Milk Unsweetened, still the pure taste of soya and 100% plant-based, but unsweetened.

4. GOATS’ MILK

Goats’ milk is the most widely drunk milk in the world although in the UK, cows’ milk is the most popular choice. More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits that goats’ milk can bring, with around 76% of Delamere Dairy’s customers buying it for health reasons.

It has been known to help alleviate symptoms associated with digestive disorders, skin conditions like eczema, respiratory problems, asthma and excess mucous. Goats’ milk is a naturally nutritious alternative to cows’ milk, and works well in tea, coffee, on cereal and in all your favourite recipes.

5. ALMOND

Smooth, creamy and totally nutty! We stock Alpro Almond Milk and an Unsweetened version too. It’s a great source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant and contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Naturally low in fat, Easy to digest as naturally lactose free, Free from dairy and gluten, Free from colours and flavours, Suitable for vegans

The bottom line…

All milk and milk alternative options offer various health advantages, such as reducing your cholesterol or keeping you safe from an allergy or intolerance. We’d recommend to always check the details on our shop for ingredients like added sugar or unwanted additives and avoid those undesirable add-ins.

We all have a preference for which milk we’ll pour over our cereal or pour in our morning coffee, but it’s useful to understand the differences.

At Foulgers Dairy, we strive to cater for all our customers, no matter your preference, allergy or aversions!

If you’d like to find out more about local delivery in your area, or discuss placing an order with Foulgers Dairy, please call our friendly team on 01473 784999.

Isn’t summer glorious? With earlier sunrises and warmer temperatures, birds suddenly seem louder and livelier – you may even spot a few new faces in your garden too! Although we may associate feeding our garden friends in the colder months, to create a thriving bird population they need our support all year round.

Many of the birds seen in Britain’s urban gardens can be spotted any time of the year, but you’ll notice that their activity will change with the arrival of warmer weather. It’s because of the increasingly appetising buffet provided for garden birds that there’s a rising number and great diversity of species in Britain’s landscape.

Here’s how to continue to help them survive and thrive in our gardens and beyond:

Should I provide more than one type of food?

If you’re looking to attract a wide range of birds to your back garden, then the best way is to offer a variety of high-quality food types, in a range of different feeders around your garden.

That way they’ll get their fair share of the nutrients they need and provide plenty of entertainment for you to watch too!

Did you know… The total acreage of gardens in the UK is huge – it actually exceeds that of all UK nature reserves put together! 

Is bird food quality important when feeding?

Absolutely! It’s essential that the seeds you offer are of the highest quality and cleanliness. Much like their human counterparts, birds won’t want to tuck into stale seed that has been in a bag or on a shelf for months on end. Yuck!

At Foulgers Dairy, all our bird food is made from high-quality ingredients and aims to provide a mix of vital nutrients that every healthy bird needs.

What’s in a high-quality bird seed mix?

High-quality seed mixes will contain a good percentage of nutritious, high-oil seeds like black sunflower seeds, sunflower hearts, peanuts, peanut granules, oil seed rape and niger seed.

Types of Bird Food

The bird food that you offer will by some extent be determined by the feeder you have. For example, sunflower seeds and seed mixes are most commonly offered in a hanging tube feeder.

• Fat Balls

  – Made from high quality suet and packed with a selection of nutritious seeds including millet and black sunflower fat balls are a high energy food suitable for most varieties of garden bird.

• Black sunflower seeds

  – These delicious seeds are economical, rich in energy-giving oils, and sure to attract a range of wild garden birds to your estate! Particularly enjoyed by chaffinches, greenfinches, sparrows and tits.

• Bird peanuts

  – Wild bird peanuts are high in fat and provide a vital source of energy for your garden birds all year round.

• Wild bird food

  – Selected cereals are grains, corn maize, sunflower hearts, flaked naked oats, pinhead oats, peanuts and suet pellets – a complete wild bird food. Delicious!

If you’re enjoying watching the birds in your garden, don’t forget that the RSPB bird identifier lists 406 species of birds found in the UK – the perfect way to get to know your new visitors better!

If you’d like to find out more about local delivery in your area, or discuss placing an order with Foulgers Dairy, please call our friendly team on 01473 784999.

We’re delighted to announce that our website is now taking orders once again! Thank you for your patience and understanding during this incredibly busy time for the Foulgers Dairy team.

We’ve been very grateful for the response from the local community and your efforts to support local businesses during these unprecedented times. We will continue to work hard to ensure the safety of our employees and customers – all whilst delivering delicious dairy across the county!

Discover Tasty Treats

As well as milk, cheese, bread, and other essential items, Foulgers Dairy also stock and deliver a selection of sweet treats from The Bakehouse that you may not have spotted before! These were particularly popular with those looking for a sweet fix during the UK lockdown.

The Bakehouse range includes flapjacks, chocolate crunch, and more!

Don’t Forget Father’s Day!

Kevin and Julie Thorn are bee farmers producing honey and beeswax products from their hives in South West Suffolk. You may have spotted their delicious Suffolk Runny Honey and Suffolk Creamed Honey in our shop!

In celebration of Father’s Day, for the Dad that has a bit of a sweet tooth, you can order a Suffolk Honey Gift Selection Box of three 138g jars with a blend of their famous Suffolk honey together with honey from the villages of Lavenham and Long Melford.

If you’d like to find out more about local delivery in your area, or discuss placing an order with Foulgers Dairy, please call our friendly team on 01473 784999.

We’re shaking up our dairy range at Foulgers Dairy with two brand-new delicious products, both available in mouth-watering flavours, and all delivered to your door with free doorstep delivery!

At Foulgers Dairy, we’re always on the look-out for new, exciting products to deliver to our local community and we’re very excited to announce the arrival of Shaken Udder Milkshakes and Tims Dairy Yogurt.

Discover Delicious Dairy

Shaken Udder Milkshakes are not only delicious and made with British milk, but they are also boast no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Absolutely zero! They’re gluten free and suitable for vegetarians and come in 6 fab flavours: strawberries & clotted cream, salted caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and banana.

Originally launching in 2004, Shaken Udder Milkshakes have shaken up sustainability and are committed to all their bottles being recyclable.

Fresh Dairy Yogurt Since 1949

From their Dairy in the Chiltern Hills, Tims Dairy Yogurt’s make their yogurts in batches using fresh pasteurised British milk, natural ingredients and bio-live cultures. Their award-winning products are supplied nationwide and we’re very excited to now stock them at Foulgers Dairy!

Want to try something new this week from Foulgers Dairy? You can change an order via our contact form and once we have received we will contact you to confirm the changes. Simple! Alternatively, if you’re a brand-new customer, you can check if we can deliver to your doorstop for free via our delivery map and postcode checker.

If you’d like to find out more about local delivery in your area, or discuss placing an order with Foulgers Dairy, please call our friendly team on 01473 784999. 

What better way to start the New Year (and a new decade!) than with a fresh outlook on life? Although New Year’s resolutions are fiercely popular, that tend to lose their bite by 1^st February. The truth is, many resolutions are simply unrealistic, poorly planned and unsustainable!

We’ve put together a list of 5 resolutions that will go a long way in 2020 to help make your home, life and family healthier and happier.

Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!

1. Shop British
   Here in Britain we have a rich farming heritage, producing a plenty of fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products. We can also be proud of our artisanal producers, including delicious cheese makers! So, why shop British in 2020? Well, not only is it incredibly good for our local economy and community in Suffolk, it also is very convenient, isn’t any more expensive and guarantees delicious, fresh produce!
2. Cook one new thing each week
   Although many New Year’s resolutions may be surrounding food and weight loss, eating healthier in 2020 doesn’t have to be boring! After all, variety is the spice of life. By exploring new vegetables, herbs and recipes, you’re bound to enjoy stepping back into the kitchen again.

3. Become a plant parent
   Indoor plants remove air pollution and allergens from your home, and even boost your productivity! Our ferny friends have a lot to offer to our homes, offices and work spaces, as well as their natural beauty they’ll also ease tension and lower stress. A fantastic reason to become an avid plant owner in the New Year!

Did you know… 12^th January is the day most people ditch their New Year’s resolutions, and by the second week of February 80% of us have. In fact, on 9% of resolutions are kept!

4. Eat veggies regularly
   Whether you want to slim down or are simply embracing a healthier lifestyle, vegetables are your friends. Naturally low in fat and calories, vegetables are not only delicious but they are also important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fibre and folic acid.
5. Stay hydrated
   Drinking plenty of water can make you feel your absolute best. Not only does it promote healthy weight management, but it’ll also flush out harmful toxins and keep those headaches in check! In fact, last year we gave a bunch of reasons why you should aim to drink more water daily.

Find British produce, including cheese, dairy and vegetables in the Foulgers Dairy shop. If you’d like to find out more about local delivery in your area, or discuss placing an order with Foulgers Dairy, please call our friendly team on 01473 784999. 

Turkey may be the star of the show, but be sure to round out your holiday feast with any (or all!) of these delicious Christmas trimmings. Maybe you need something to add a slight crunch or simply a new way to cook carrots? We’ve got a selection of recipes for all your favourite Christmas vegetables.

When it comes to serving the perfect Christmas lunch, Foulgers Dairy have you covered. Take the stress out of Christmas food shopping with delicious seasonal vegetables, including carrots and parsnips, all delivered to your doorstep this December.

Jamie Oliver’s carrots with garlic yoghurt

Roasting brings out the gorgeous, sticky sweetness of carrots, which the garlic yoghurt counters nicely in this dish. It’s super easy and serves 6 as a side – Jamie Oliver’s recipe is a great way to serve fresh carrots on the big day.
Ingredients:

• 750g small to medium carrots
• 1 bulb of garlic
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 300ml thick Greek-style yogurt

Preparation:

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas 6 and halve the carrots lengthways, then separate and bash the garlic cloves, leaving their skins on.

Step 2- Place on a large baking tray. Lightly crush and add the coriander seeds, and drizzle over the vinegar and oil. Toss the carrots and garlic to coat, then season with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 3 – Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelised in places but still have some bite. Remove the garlic as it caramelises or if it looks like it’s burning.

Step 4 – Squeeze the garlic flesh from the skins and mash well. Mix through the yoghurt then serve in a bowl next to the roasted carrots.

Hairy Biker’s roast parsnips recipe

These are a real favourite at Foulgers Dairy, and an essential part of roast dinner tradition. The Hairy Bikers roasted parsnips are one of the most delicious sides to add to your Christmas Day feast this year.

Serving 10 people, these Brussels are a must-have.

Ingredients:

1kg parsnips
2 tbsp goose fat or vegetable oil
Lots of cracked black pepper and a sprinkling of sea salt
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Preparation:

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Peel and cut the parsnips into chunks. We tend to cut off the pointy end and then cut the stouter top into pieces roughly the same size so they roast evenly. Heat the oil or goose fat in a roasting tin until smoking.

Step 2 – Toss the parsnip pieces in the hot fat or oil until they are nicely coated, then sprinkle with the black pepper and sea salt. Place them in the oven and roast for about 45 minutes or until cooked and starting to turn golden. The exact cooking time will depend on how big you cut the chunks, so keep an eye on them.

Stage 3 – Add the honey or maple syrup and roll the parsnips in the sticky juices. Return

Nigella Lawson’s perfect roast potatoes

If your tasty turkey is the star of the show, then that makes your roast potatoes a remarkable runner-up. The ratio of crunchy outside to fluffy interior is a feat that we all hope to replicate on the big day, and thanks to this recipe from Nigella, it’s within your grasp

This will serve 10 – 16 as part of the Christmas Day feast.
Ingredients:

• 640g goose fat
• 2 ½ kg potatoes
• 2 tbsp semolina

Preparation:

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 250°C/230°C Fan/gas mark 9/500°F.

Step 2 – Put the fat into a large roasting tin and then into the oven to heat up, and get incredibly hot. 20–30 minutes should do it.

Step 3 – Peel the potatoes, and cut each one into 3 by cutting off each end at a slant so that you are left with a wedge or triangle in the middle.

Step 4 – Put the potatoes into salted, cold water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil, letting them cook for 4 minutes.

Step 5 – Drain the potatoes in a colander, then tip them back into the empty, dry saucepan, and sprinkle the semolina over.

Step 6 – Shake the potatoes around to coat them well and, with the lid clamped on, give the pan a good rotate and the potatoes a proper bashing so that their edges fuzz and blur a little: this facilitates the crunch effect later. I leave them to rest at this stage. If you don’t, you’ll need to have preheated the oven earlier!

Step 7 – When the fat is as hot as it can be, tip the semolina-coated potatoes carefully into it (they splutter terrifically as you put them in) and roast in the oven for an hour or until they are darkly golden and crispy, turning them over halfway through cooking.

Step 8 – If the oven’s hot enough, they may well not need more than about 25 minutes a side; but it’s better to let them sit in the oven (you can always pour off most of the fat) till the very last minute.

Don’t forget the bread sauce!

Bread sauce is a traditional accompaniment to game and poultry, popular since medieval times in fact! It’s famous for its delicious, creamy texture and complementary herb-tinged flavour –this recipe is sure to be popular.

Ingredients:

500 mlwhole milk
2 sprigs of thyme
Fresh black pepper
1 onion
25g salted butter
125g fresh white breadcrumbs

Preparation:

Step 1 – Simmer 500ml of whole milk with two sprigs of thyme, black pepper and an onion for five minutes.

Step 2 – Remove from the heat and leave covered for 20 minutes.

Step 3 – Strain the milk and return to the head. Add 25g salted butter, 125g of fresh white breadcrumbs and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until smooth.

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