Talking to our friends at Crazy Jack and reviewing our links we can see that they are recommending us as their main on-line supplier.

In their Q&A section, Crazy Jack pose the question

  My local supermarket no longer stocks the Crazy Jack product I want, where else can I buy it from?

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Although demand at the moment for Pumpkin Seeds is low reports suggest that prices in China (a major Pumpkin consuming market) are on the increase. As many farmers have decided they will not grow pumpkin again this year because of the falling prices, it should be expected that the crop for 2012 should be smaller than last year again. On the other hand various farmers and packers will face a serious carryover of the current crop if sales do not improve in the coming months.
Although the market in Europe is still fairly quiet, we hear from exporters that the raw material prices in China are rising for the shine skin material. Offers for the in shell shine skin are with some packers exceeding the kernel prices. As there is still a strong demand for in shell, there is no reason left for packers to hull the product. That can only mean that shine skin kernel prices will rise in the next few onths.

The general quality of the goods that has arrived in Europe has been reported to be poorer than in previous years. Normally about a third of the crop consists of AA grade material, but with the remaining quantity of this year that is only about 10%.

You now need never be short of a great gluten free recipe with the new App from Orgran. The recipe app which features over 300 gluten free recipes is avilable to download free.

Don’t forget that a recipe needs ingredients and at Naturally Good Food we stock all the Orgran products that available in the UK, this is in addition to all the other gluten free products we stock. So if it is gluten free flour or breakfast cereal we have the product for you and at a great price and don’t forget our 10% case discount offer.

Instead of the traditional black cherry recipe why not try this adaption using Crazy Jack Organic Ready to Eat Prunes, indeed you coulld try any of the Ready to Eat range in this classic French pudding.

Ingredients:

400g Crazy Jack Soft Prunes
2 tbsp brandy
2 tbsp Crazy Jack Flaked Almonds or if you use lots of almonds buy in bulk
1 tbsp icing sugar

Batter:

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To try and help our customers with their buying and so that they can get best value for money in purchasing their organic dried fruit and also their non-organic dried fruit we occasionally review what we expect to happen to prices.

Sultanas – at the moment there is some uncertainty about the new crop as the frost season is not yet over, if there is a frost then prices are likely to increase, if the weather is kind then prices are unlikley to increase.

Raisins – in California the demand for grapes for wine production is high, this may have an impact on the overall costs of grapes and thus push up the costs of raisins.

Apricots – winter temperatures in the main growing area of Turkey have been very low, this is likely to impact on the crop and therefore we may expect the price of Apricots to increase.

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Looking forward it might be helpful to get some idea of what is likely to happen to nut prices:

• Brazil Nuts – Prices have finally started to fall despite attempts by Bolivian processors and exporters, who are currently sitting on higher priced stocks, to keep the market firm.
• Cashew Nuts - Prices have dropped from the record highs of 2011and despite a renewed interest in Cashews buying; we do not expect to see prices bounce back, in the near future.
• Almonds – Despite a record crop, California Almond prices continue to firm. This is due mainly to increased sales with year to date shipments increased by approximately 11%. Despite this, almonds still remain one of the cheapest nuts on the market. The market is keenly watching the bee activity in the orchards, as it is now bloom time. The market pricing going forward will be determined over the next few weeks as the results of the bloom are
  known.
• Hazelnuts - All continues well with the development of the new 2012 Hazelnut crop as weather conditions in the Turkish growing regions, although slightly colder than normal, have been conducive to the potential of a good crop. This follows from our report on 6th March which showed that the initial flower counts were indicating the potential for 750,000 tonnes, in shell 2012 crop. Of course we still have to remain cautious as any frost over the next two /three weeks can have a negative impact on the crop. For the time being all looks well.

The optimistic outlook, along with a lack of demand has affected prices for current 2011 crop. Stock holders, who still see the potential for a tight supply position in the summer months, are a little less inclined to carry too much whilst the prospects for 2012 crop continue to look good. It cannot be ruled out that we still see a tight supply of 2011 crop in the summer months as the stock is still expected to be no more than 450,000 tonnes in shell, which we know will barely be enough to cover demand until new crop arrives, hopefully in mid-September.

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Ingredients:

• Small head of broccoli, chopped
• 150ml single cream
• 100g Stilton cheese, crumbled
• 100g Gruyère cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 eggs
• 75g Crazy Jack Walnuts
• Salt & pepper
• 9 inch loose bottomed tart tin lined with short crust pastry

Method:
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The growth of the internet and on-line shopping has opened the possibility of shopping for a number of gluten free breads at the same time, thus cutting down the postage cost per loaf ordered. At Naturally Good Food we stock a number of different gluten free breads and bread mixes including:

• Amisa – for gluten free pizza bases and bread sticks.
• Dietary Specials – for rolls, brown bread and much more and don’t forget our 10% case discount.
• Ener-g – gluten free bread ready for the toaster.
• Hale and Hearty – breadcrumbs ready to use on any dish, a great item to hold in the cupboard.
• Orgran – a full range of bread mixes, bread crumbs and pizza base, make them as you need them from the packet, so if you have them in the store you need never run out.

Sometimes when you are cooking it is the smallest ingredient that can make the difference and raise a good dish to one to be really proud of. For this reason when baking you should look for Extracts for Essences. At Naturally Good Food we are pleased to offer a great range of Nielsen Massey food extracts by mail order. In the range we currently stock we have:

• Pure Almond Extract - Pure Almond Extract blends well with a host of foods and flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, caramel, apples, coconut, cherries, cream, strawberries, raisins and more. Use Pure Almond Extract to add the warm, mellow, nutty flavor of almonds to baked good favorites such as pies and pastries. Add it to confections, frostings and fillings for a fabulous finishing touch. Fine quality natural almond flavour. For use in desserts, baking, pastries, icing and sweets. Adds a warm, sweet nutty flavour.
• Pure Chocolate Extract - Pure Chocolate Extract offers a rich and smooth chocolate flavour, without sweetness. It pairs well with other favorites such as vanilla, almonds, cinnamon, coffee, nuts, raspberries, maple, mint, coconut, cream cherries and bananas. Add a whisper of chocolate to a wide variety of foods – from cakes, cookies and icings, to coffee, custards and puddings. Fine quality natural chocolate flavour.  For use in puddings, cakes, icing and sweets.  Adds a rich chocolatey flavour. No added sugar or sweetener.
• Pure Coffee Extract - Pure Coffee Extract is the essence of rich brewed coffee in a concentrated form that allows the cook to deliver the nuances of coffee without having to brew a pot. Use it to add subtle richness to a vanilla milkshake or hot chocolate. Add it to hot fudge sauce as a topping for ice cream, add it to vanilla yogurt, or blend it into whipped cream to go with brownies or pound cake. It’s also a great addition to molten chocolate cakes, tiramisu, or molasses cookies. Fine quality natural coffee flavour. For use in puddings, cakes, icing and sweets. Adds rich coffee flavour. Made from Arabica coffee.
• Pure Lemon Extract - Pure Lemon Extract complements just about any dish! It has a special affinity for vanilla, orange, almond and many other flavors. It’s a natural with fish, pork and chicken and it marries well with a variety of herbs, such as parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic and basil. Lemon extract can be added to anything from beverages and vegetables to desserts and jellies. Fine quality natural lemon flavour. For use in puddings, cakes, icing and sweets.  Adds a sweet citrus flavour. No added sugar or sweetener.
• Pure Peppermint Extract – Peppermint has been cultivated since Grecian times, and was brought to the new World early in its European settlement. Pure Peppermint Extract is made from the finest mint oils according to the strictest quality standards. Use it to flavor teas, to enhance fruit salads or to complement chocolate in cakes, ice cream and icings. Peppermint is the signature flavoring of holiday candy canes. It goes well with vanilla, and is a surprising accompaniment to savory dishes such as lamb, pork and poultry.

• Vanilla Extract - available in different sizes to suit your needs. Nielsen-Massey Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanillla Extract is made from the highest quality certified organic vanilla beans and pure, certified organic alcohol. As in the production of Nielsen-Massey’s traditional Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla, the organic product uses their unique cold extraction process. This time-consuming procedure slowly and gently extracts the maximum flavour from the vanilla beans without heat damaging the delicate flavors. The process can take up to five weeks to complete. The result is an organic vanilla extract with the creamy, sweet, smooth, mellow vanilla flavor that customers worldwide have come to associate with Nielsen-Massey’s premium products. Organic vanilla is ideal in any application that you would use vanilla extract, whether it is bread, cookies, or crème brulee.it’s the same high quality vanilla taste!

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The return of some cold and wet weather makes me want to snug-up with some comfort food, and what is more comforting that wholefoods good basic organic ingredients that you can turn into what ever you want. In our range of organic wholefoods we have :

• Organic Dried Fruit – a huge range of all sorts of organic dried fruit, our range is packed in all sizes from 100g to 25kg, our own packed organic dried fruit is perhaps the best value, this is because we can purchase the fruit and a good price and we can pass on this saving to you, in addition as the dried fruit is packed in larger sizes you get the price saving for buying in bulk.
• Organic Nuts - our organic nuts are perhaps for good reason our best selling range, the combination of fresh taste and great value make our customers come back for more. As with our organic dried fruit our own organic nut selection offers perhaps the best value for money. As nuts tend to be an expensive purchase it is much easier to reach the free postage threshold, especially if you have organic nuts as part of a larger shop.
• Organic Seeds - at this time of year organic seeds somehow bridge the gap between winter and summer, they are great to eat toasted as a snack, they bring a little more heart to a soup if sprinkled on top and of course as summer starts to show they make a great addition to a salad or sprouted and used as an ingredient.
• Organic Lentils and Pulses – no wholefood kitchen is complete without a selection of lentils and pulses, the great thing about both organic lentils and pulses are that they have a great shelf life, they are a great food rich in all good things and high in fibre. Organic Lentils and Pulses are also incredible value for money.

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