Wiltshire Farm Foods Journal

On December 20th 2007 The Queen became Great Britain’s oldest monarch, beating the milestone set by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. The Queen still has some way yet to go until she becomes the longest reigning monarch, as Victoria ruled for nearly 64 years, a record Elizabeth will break in September 2015.

And the secret to her robust health? A low-fat diet and plenty of exercise apparently, with the Queen favouring low-fat cereal to start the day rather than a full English. With an aversion to smoking following the death of her father from lung cancer aged 56, the Queen extols the virtues of healthy living and exercise, still finding time to indulge her passions for riding and walking.

Concerned you’ve over-indulged over the festive period with rich, fatty foods and sweet treats? It’s a common Christmas side-effect, but not to worry, help is at hand with Wiltshire Farm Foods.

We have a selection of delicious low-fat meals that are perfect if you feel the need to cut back a bit. A low-fat diet can help you lose weight; lower cholesterol and can help to keep your heart healthy. Best of all there’s no need to feel like you’re depriving yourself!

Choose from hearty traditional favourites such as Roast Lamb in Mint Gravy, or delicious gourmet goodies such as Venison in Mushroom and Ale Sauce, or for more exotic tucker why not try our enticingly aromatic Honey and Ginger Pork?

Even sweets aren’t struck from the menu, with a range including delicious Rice Pudding with Apple or a Apricot & Peach Dessert, satisfying your sweet cravings without widening that waistband.

As Queen Elizabeth reflected at the Commonwealth Games: “There are few feelings more satisfying than waking up to a new day with a sense of wellbeing. Good health is a precious gift.”

So start as you mean to go on this January – and have a happy and healthy 2008 from all at Wiltshire Farm Foods!

It seems a long, cold and thoroughly wet winter. So what’s new? Quite possibly some of our more exotic dishes, so why not attempt an alternative option that affords you a meal in minutes? There’s nothing to melt your surroundings away and indulge the senses like a delicious dinner with worldwide flavours - taking you back to the rolling surf, silken sand or your favourite little bistro nestled among the cobbles.

Make a head start into spring and some well-deserved sunshine with our Moroccan Lamb, aromatic North African flavours of dates, apricot, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and chilli in a irresistible stew. For a taste of the Orient you’ll love our Lemon and Ginger Chicken, plump fillet strips with a yoghurt based lemon, ginger and coconut sauce with apricot rice.

Look ahead to an Indian summer with Chicken Tikka Masala, a tomato based, mild curry and the nation’s most popular Indian meal. For a delicious vegetarian meal - and head Chef Phil Rimmer’s Chef’s Choice - Quorn and Sweet Potato Thai Curry is just right, with tantalising Thai tastes of coriander, ginger and coconut. Or, for some gourmet goodies Phil is also a fan of the French Coq au Vin, in a delicious wine based sauce with pommes de terra anna.

So treat your tastebuds to a holiday, even if yours is some way off. We also have a range of speciality ethnic meals such as asian halal, asian vegetarian, and West Indian and Caribbean, so if you’re a fan then simply contact your local outlet for further details.

Spring is on its way and as the days brighten so does the menu at Wiltshire Farm Foods. Our Product Development Team have been busy working alongside Head Chef Phil Rimmer to bring you an even more extensive menu with flavours from around the globe, and closer to home – Phil loves to use fresh ingredients from his own allotment in his recipes!

Creamy Chicken & Asparagus is a delicious new addition to the menu – tender asparagus, white wine and cream work wonderfully together, served with brown rice, peppers, beans, sweetcorn, carrots and peas. Asparagus is also a great source of fibre and folic acid, which research suggests can guard against degenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s, so it’s healthy as well as hearty!

If you fancy a fishy dish, Salmon Fillet in Mint Butter Sauce has become permanent to the range, with a stunning salmon fillet in a refreshing mint butter sauce, finished with boiled potatoes, carrots, broccoli and pea puree. We’ve also extended our vegetarian options with a moreish Vegetable Pasta Bake, penne pasta with chunky vegetable, tomato, basil and cheese sauce, served with broccoli and carrots.

A devil for dessert?

You’ll love our new Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumble and Custard, with pieces of sweet strawberry complemented perfectly by tart rhubarb, finished with a golden crumble. Our individual Strawberry Tarte is a simply stunning summery treat – with delicate pastry and a generous helping of fruit – it’s too good to share!

Are you enjoying our mouth-watering new meals? Let us know and share your favourites with fellow shoppers – you can rate all our products and give your opinions on our Customer Ratings system.

Our sumptuous Select range has now been launched nationwide. Select is a refined range of mouth-watering main dishes, accompaniments and desserts, so you can mix and match to find your perfect meal combination.

Choose the best of British with Roast Breast of British Chicken, succulent roast chicken in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce – perfect to add to Mashed Potato with Caramelised Red Onion. For further traditional fare look no further than the Lamb Hotpot, tender braised British lamb with a rich onion gravy, chunky carrots and topped with sliced potatoes, or heart-warming Aberdeen Angus Steak & Ale Pie,in a rich gravy and ale sauce, encased in flaky puff pastry.

We highly recommend popping a Luxury Fish Pie in the oven, a tempting mix of flavours, with prime smoke haddock and salmon in a creamy leek sauce in pastry with a potato rosti top. For a taste of Italy try the Four Cheese Tortellini, delicious pasta stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, blue stilton and vegetarian cheese served with a roasted tomato and mascarpone sauce. The Beef Lasagne has a hearty splash of Chianti, with British Beef in a rich tomato and oregano sauce, between layers of pasta and topped with white sauce and grana padano cheese, for an authentic Italian feast.

Don’t forget to order your sides! The Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese is heavenly, while the Dauphinois Potatoes are a beautiful accompaniment to any meal – sliced layers of potato cooked in garlic and cream sauce, topped with gruyere cheese.

To satisfy your sweet tooth try our Luxury Chocolate Brownie, smothered in a decadent dark chocolate sauce, or our Luxury Butterscotch & Treacle Pudding - a rich, sticky pudding oozing with treacle and a touch of butterscotch.