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Spring 2012

Your Local guide to Restaurants, Takeaways & Food Shops

NEW MAGAZINE Your Local Food & Drink Guide

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A comprehensive guide to Restaurants, Takeaways, eating and drinkingvenues and purveyors of fine foods.Many special offers, to be reclaimed at participating outlets.

Brentwood, Hutton, Shenfield, Ingatestone, Billericay & surrounding villages

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Welcometo the first edition of

Welcome to the first Spring edition of “My Local Food Guide”.

We believe many residential customers andbusinesses in the Brentwood & Billericay areawill benefit from the launch of this magazine.

Brentwood and the surrounding villages includingBillericay have many excellent local restaurants,takeaways and food outlets, but how many people know which ones exist and where theyare located?

We often receive leaflets through our letterboxwith offers and menus for local restaurants ortakeaways and we tend to store them in adrawer at home, or throw them away. The mainfocus for bringing you this guide is to bring you special offers at participating outlets and highlight the different facilities that exist in each venue. We feel it’s easier to have all this information stored in one booklet, updated eachmonth with new offers. How helpful would it beto know that a particular restaurant has a children’s menu or a nice garden for those sunny days.

You may want to prepare your own meal, usingquality ingredients, so we have included detailsof several purveyors of fine foods and we trustthat you would agree that by choosing local independent suppliers you will be helping to support neighbourhood businesses.

We hope you find our guide useful and our advertisers’ offers helpful. Our guide is publishedmonthly and is distributed to a total of approxi-mately 5,000 homes a month (15,000 residentsover a 3 month period). We have categorised thepages for ease of use, and if you have any suggestions or comments for future issues wewould be delighted to hear from you.

Happy Eating!

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BUTCHERSMOUNTNESSING 29SHENFIELD 28,29

CAKE MAKINGBILLERICAY 22

COFFEE SHOPS, TEA ROOMS & CAFESBILLERICAY 22BRENTWOOD 14INGATESTONE 10,11,12,20

DELICATESSENINGATESTONE 20

ENGLISH & EUROPEAN RESTAURANTSBILLERICAY 7,8BRENTWOOD 13HERONGATE TYE 19INGATESTONE 10,11MARGARETTING TYE 3SOUTH WEALD 6WARLEY 9

FARMERS MARKETSBILLERICAY 24,25

FOOD SHOWSCOLCHESTER 21

INDIAN RESTAURANTSSHENFIELD 15,16

ITALIAN RESTAURANTSINGATESTONE 12

PUBS SERVING FOODINGATESTONE 2,18,19

PUBS WITH ENGLISH & EUROPEAN RESTAURANTS HERONGATE TYE 19MARGARETTING TYE 3SOUTH WEALD 6

TAKEAWAYSBRENTWOOD 32INGATESTONE 12SHENFIELD 15,16

THAI RESTAURANTSBRENTWOOD 14

WINE BARSINGATESTONE 10,11,12

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTSSHENFIELD 26,27

ADVERTISERS INDEX 4

FOCUS ON 16,17

GROWING POTATOES 21

RECIPE - JAM ROLY-POLY 23

A CHANGE OF SEASON 27

WHY RED MEAT IS GOOD FOR YOU 28

BARBECUES ARE NOT JUST FOR SUMMER 29

RECIPE - LAMB CHOPS 30

ADVERTISERS A-Z LISTINGS 31

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THE MAGIC MUSHROOM RESTAURANT BARLE YL ANDS ROAD III B ILLERICAY IIII ESSE X III CM11 2UD

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• Perfect for small intimate weddings

• Private dining areas seat 20 – 40

• Flexible menu’s available which can be tailored to your requirements

• Outside catering services for wedding receptions, buffets, hog roasts, etc.

Weald Road, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5QJ Tel: 01277 210266www.towerarms.co.uk email: [email protected]

SPECIAL OFFER

Purchase 2 large glasses (250ml) of selectedhouse wines and receive the remainder of the

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FAMOUS TOWER ARMS BEER FESTIVALDATE FOR YOUR DIARYFriday 4th May toMonday 7th May

SPECIAL OFFER1 Course £8.95, 2 Courses £13.95,

3 Courses £16.95

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Restaurant Open for Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner:- Monday to Saturday8.30am - 9.30pmSunday - 8.30am - 8.00pm

Pub Open:-10.30am - 11.30pm - Monday to Thursday & Sunday10.30am - Midnight - Friday & SaturdayLive Music on Sundays and Wednesdays

The TowerArms wasbuilt in 1701,and is nestledin the rural,picturesquevillage ofSouth Weald.

Beautiful Weald Country Park is a short walkfrom the Tower Arms, with numerous scenicwalking trails. After taking the dog for aleisurely stroll, why not stop off and enjoylunch in our attractive landscaped garden,with its’ centrepiece a 300 year old wisteriatree. We also have an Alpine style terracebar and grill which hosts a range of events,beer festivals and garden parties throughoutthe year. Children are very welcome too atThe Tower Arms with their very own menu. Situated just 2 miles from Brentwood TownCentre, with ample free parking. We are located opposite the historic St Peter’s ofSouth Weald Church which dates back to 1150.

Whether you are dining with us in ourrestaurant, staying in one of our luxury boutique style bedrooms, celebrating yourwedding, birthday or any other special occasion, you will be assured of a warm welcome. We also have a great function roomor marqueeavailable forprivate hire.Fresh locallysourced homecooked foodcan be enjoyed

in the elegant dining room, with extensivelunch and dinner menus. The average price of a 3 course dinner (not including drinks) is £20.00. We also offer a traditional Sundayroast which can be enjoyed from around£10.95. We proudly stock local cask ales and always have a brew available from the Brentwood Brewery located a few minutesaway.


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The Orb is located in a modern refurbished200 year old stable block which once formedpart of the Coaching Stage in Billericay.

The Orb fine dining experience greets youwith a contemporary feel in an elegant envi-ronment. Using only the best seasonal produce, locally sourced where possible, youcan enjoy the finest cuisine in this luxuriousa la carte restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed, with soft lighting and contemporaryfixtures, and with the added attraction of alive singer on a Friday evening.

A private function room on the upper level isthe perfect place for family celebrations and events. The restaurant and function room can be reserved at any timefor private hire byprior arrangement.

Location Billericay, EssexCuisine Modern European/

EnglishSunday Lunch available Yes – average cost £11.95

3 course Dinner average cost £25.00(not including drinks)

Child Friendly Yes

Opening hours Wed – Fri 12 pm – 3 pmWed – Sat 6 pm – 12 pmSunday 12 pm – 6 pm

Telephone 01277 651492Website www.theorb.co.ukAddress 1 Crown Street, Billericay,

Essex, CM12 9BG

Car Parking YesTransport links Billericay station

(minutes away)

Disabled access Yes

Credit cardsaccepted Yes

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The Lounge

April Events (FRIDAY NIGHTS ONLY)

(21 and over)

13th AprilBuble Night,

Ratpack - Amazing Live SingerJohn Lloyd

20th AprilThe One and Only...

WILLS CHILDSFantastic 70’s & 80’s music

27th AprilBrand New male vocalist

JOE FRYD- Great night ahead

4th MayWinners of Essex XFactor

Girl GroupLEXII

singing live with guest appearance DJ

The Lounge is a contemporaryrestaurant situated in the heartof Ingatestone village, withample parking.

A delightful venue for after-noon tea with a wide selectionof delicious homemade cakes.On some of those warmerdays, why not sit outside onthe decked terrace and enjoy aglass of wine.

Also open for breakfast, try outthe Grilled English Breakfast,Eggs Benedict, or the ScottishSalmon with Cotswold Blueorganic scrambled eggs.

Children are welcome and theyhave their own menu too.

The lunch time menu is a firmfavourite with popular dishessuch as Cajun Chicken Saladsandwich, Crispy Duck & HoiSin salad served with pittabread, or more traditionalFresh tempura battered codand rustic chips.

The Lounge is available to hireprivately for functions on a Saturday night, with a capacityof between 80 - 100 people.Please call 01277 353522 formore information

English Restaurant/ Afternoon Tea/ Wine Bar

Open: 9am until 4pm Monday to Saturday

7pm until midnight Friday

3 Bell Mead, Ingatestone Essex, CM4 0FA 01277 353522Website: www.theloungeingatestone.com

Special OfferMonday to Friday 10% off the total

bill until 29th June 2012(offer applicable for up to a

maximum of 6 people)TO BOOK, PLEASE

CALL 01277 353522 and mention My Local Food Guide

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ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

Piero’s

The Bar is part of Piero’s Restaurant, situated at therear via a pretty courtyard. It is the perfect place tostart your evening off, either to wind down afterwork or to celebrate a special occasion. With an extensive wine and cocktail list, a great bar area forrelaxing, and a pizza menu available too.

51 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0AT T: 01277 353194 www.pierosrestaurant.co.uk

Piero’s Restaurant is family owned, and located ina beautiful Grade ll listed building. It provides the perfect mood for every occasion whether you aretempted by their home made pizza or traditional Italian cooking. Come and sample the real taste ofItaly, situated in the picturesque village of Ingatestonein the heart of Essex.

Mon to Sat 10.00am - 2.30pm & 6.00pm - 10.00pmBreakfast: Sat and Sun 10.00am - 11.30am

Children entitled to half price on almost every dish

Amico

Live music every Saturday. Private hire available on Sundays. Lovely courtyard. Open daily from 12.00 noon except Sunday.

(Located behind Piero’s Restaurant) www.amicobar.co.uk

SPECIAL OFFER WITH THIS ADVERT 10% discount off all takeaway orders

Free bottle of “Trebbiano” or“Sangiovese” on takeawayover £35.00 on presentation

of this advert

The Red FrogRed Frog serves British cuisine with amodern twist, using the best locallysourced and sustainable produce. TheRed Frog is highly praised for its dedication to serve simple, honest andreal food to people who love eating.

Typical dishes include Dedham Vale Dry aged Steak, Shetland Musselsand assorted fish dishes.

The Red Frog is perfect for businesslunches, romantic dinners or a leisurelycatch up with friends, providing fantasticmodern English food at a very affordable price. Our aim is to presentyou with a great quality dining experience in a relaxed and informal surrounding.

The Red Frog

Location BrentwoodCuisine Modern European/

EnglishSunday Lunch available Yes – average cost £9.95

3 course Dinner average cost(not including drinks) Midweek £20.00

Weekend £22.00 - £26.00

Child Friendly Yes

Opening hours Wed - Sat 12 pm - 3 pmEvenings Wed - Sat 6 pm - 10.30 pm

Sun - 12.30 pm - 8 pm

Telephone 01277 233 981Website www.redfrog-gsf.comAddress 108 High Street,

Brentwood, Essex,CM14 4AP

Upcoming events:Themed food evenings at The Red Frog!Next Themed Food evening will be Spanishfood on Wednesday April 11, 2012.Call us for more details

Wine and Dine EveningsWednesday April 25, 2012Advanced Bookings only

SPECIAL OFFEREnjoy a complimentary glass of wine or pudding when

you order 2 courses from our A la Carte menu.Advanced booking only

Offer available Wednesday through to Friday and Sunday only

Terms and Conditions apply. Offer valid until 31st May 2012 Please present this voucher to redeem the offer

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Sundays 12.30 - 5.30

Red Frog Afternoon Teaonly £11.95 -

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Where is the Junction Thai Café?Take this advert with you to receive a freebottle of House wine shared between 2,

Tuesday - Thursday evenings throughout April.

Call 01277 234110 to book now.Friday and Saturday home delivery available.

Fully licensed so why not Bring Your Own!

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Open All Bank Holidays (Except Christmas Day & Boxing Day)

152 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8NL

Telephone: 01277 234087 & 260146

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Shenfield Tandoori RestaurantTraditional Indian Cuisine

We would like to extend a big welcometo Shenfield Tandoori Restaurant whoare the first restaurant to be featured inthe “Focus On” section of the SpringEdition of My Local Food Guide.

Shenfield Tandoori Restaurant was established in 1985, it is a traditionalIndian Restaurant serving a variety ofIndian dishes to suit many tastes. From some mouth watering, good old-fashioned Indian dishes to some moreadventurous recipes, there is somethingfor everyone. They use the best qualityproduce, which is sourced locallywhere possible and prepared fresh toorder every night.

Shenfield Tandoori Restaurant can befound on the main High Street in Shenfield with places to park in thevicinity, and it is also located close toShenfield mainline railway station.Having recently undergone a refurbish-ment, the restaurant boasts a relaxedenvironment to suit a mixture of ages,with families especially welcome too.

They are open 7 days a week includingBank Holidays (except Christmas Dayand Boxing Day). The restaurant isopen from Monday to Sunday 5pm to11.30pm. Diners can also enjoy the restaurant’sculinary wonders without leaving thecomfort of their home by ordering fromthe takeaway menu. The takeawaymenu is as extensive as the mainrestaurant menu and orders are turned

around very quickly.Customers have beenenjoying the beautifullyprepared food at Shenfield TandooriRestaurant since itopened in 1985, andthe owner is proud tohave two extremelytalented Chefs, onewho has worked herefor over 22 years andthe other over 10 years.

The most populardishes are ChickenTikka Masala, ButterChicken, Lamb Korai,Tandoori King Prawn, Mixed Grill andthe Balti dishes. The latest dishes to beadded to the menu are Tandoori Troutand Salmon Tikka which are both extremely popular with customers. Customers have been enjoying the wonderful food and atmosphere at theShenfield Tandoori Restaurant for manyyears, and the restaurant is popular allyear round. Their speciality dish isKulchi Lamb Special which is a must tosample. People travel far and wide torepeatedly dine here, but locals love

the fact that they can walk here too.The restaurant offers a high level ofservice and nothing is too much troublefor the staff. The Owner is proud of therestaurant’s reputation and his favouritethings about hisjob are meetingand talking to reg-ular customers andnew customers inthe lovely area ofShenfield. You canbe assured of avery warm welcome and a memorableeating experience at the Shenfield Tandoori Restaurant.

RESTAURANT’S DETAILS:-SHENFIELD TANDOORI152 HUTTON ROADSHENFIELDESSEXCM15 8NL

TEL: 01277 234087 & 01277 260146

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Public House

Mon to Sat 12 noon - 3pmSunday 12 noon - 4pm

Sunday lunch - 2 courses for£10.00

Live music most Sat nightsChildren's menu availableLarge car park at the rear

Large garden with play areaPub open:

Mon - Thur 11am - 11pmFriday & Sat 11am - 12pmSunday - 12 noon - 11pm

Farmer’s marketsecond Sunday of each

month 10am - 2pm

55, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0AT

01277 353314

THE BELLTHE BELL

Believed to date from 1509, The Olde Dog Innis a classic Essex weather boarded Inn. Goodbeer and food (the cornerstone of any goodpub) have been served here for hundreds ofyears….and this still remains our primary aimtoday.Low beamed ceilings and exposed fireplacesabound theinterior ofthe pub creating afriendly, welcomingatmosphere.Now in its31st year ofownership bythe samefamily; the pub remains a true “Free House”,and owners James and John Murphy are onhand with their team to ensure it continues toprovide the perfect place for any occasion. Well known for its ever changing Real Ale selection, gravity fed “straight from the barrel” beers are our specialty, with at least 6being available at any one time.

Chalkboards throughout thedining rooms display our constantly changing dailyspecials, and we also offerour Pub Classic’s menu,which includes our most popular dishes. All food ishome-made and prepared onthe premises.

Location Herongate-Tye, EssexCuisine Modern European &

British

Sunday Lunch (3 Courses) Yes - average cost £19.95

3 course Dinner Yes - average cost £22.00(not including drinks)

Children’s menu Yes

Baby Changing Yesfacilities

Garden YesDog Friendly Yes (in Garden & Pub only)

Opening hours Mon - Fri 11.30am to 11 pmSat - 12 noon to 11 pmSun - 12 noon to 10.30 pm

Telephone 01277 810337Website www.theoldedoginn.co.ukAddress Billericay Road,

Herongate-Tye, Essex, CM13 3SD

Car Parking Yes - Large Car Park

Disabled access Yes

Credit cardsaccepted Yes

We look forwardto welcomingyou and yourparty, be it aquiet drink, a business lunchor a family celebration.

SPECIAL OFFER: “SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL”

Our famous and ever popular Fish andChips for £4.95 with this voucher

Valid Monday to Fridays - Lunch andEvenings

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Start in late winter by placingyour seed potatoes into eggboxes or trays. Place them inthe trays with their buds (eyes)pointing towards the sky.

Make sure you store the trays ina cool, dark area indoors for 6weeks. The shoots should startappearing in early spring reaching a height of 1 inch.

At this stage you need to transferthem outside and plant them inyour prepared vegetable area,preferably in a location whichgets maximum sun.

Dig a hole 6 inches deep andspace them out with a 12 inchgap between each tuber.

Make sure the shoots are point-ing upwards. Always use goodquality multipurpose compost

with organic matter and covereach tuber with very deep soil.

Water lightly if there is a dryspell. In areas of heavy clay itmay be better to use containersor raised beds to promotehealthy potatoes. If you feelthat the frost might still bearound, keep the container orbed covered in a clear plasticsheet until the frost passes.

Once the plant shoots havereached 10-12 inches tall, addloads more compost to cover thestems and form a mound. Thiswill help produce more potatoesand prevent the potatoes goingtoxic.

Once the plant has started toflower then the potatoes are normally ready to harvest.

Growing Potatoes

Lots of attractions including:* “Polly’s Parrots Road Show”* Live music with the “CrossWinds Brass Quintet”

* Withams BIG Sing choir (Sunday)

* “A World of Wings” bird show* Donkey rides* Face painting* “Herbal Haven” pot grown herbs

* Great range of garden furniture & ornaments

* Hog Roast* Superb range of qualitycatering

* Free parking

The Essex Food ShowThe Essex Food Show

Saturday: 10.30am - 5pmSunday: 10am - 5pm

Great food - Great wines & beers -Great entertainment

All Adults £4.00 Accompanied Children under 16 FREE

www.theessexfoodshow.co.ukAll Enquiries: Penny Farthing Fairs 01621 773403

Ample, easy free parking - coaches welcome - please advise in advance

Probably the biggest andbest food show in Essexwith over 130 stalls

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Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five LakesColchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Nr Maldon CM9 8HX

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May 2012


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Method

1 Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add the salt and suet. Mix together well and then stir in the lemon rind andsugar.

2 Make a well in the centre and add the liquid to give a soft, elastic dough. Knead lightly until smooth. If you have time, wrap the dough in clingfilm and leave it to rest for 30 minutes.

3 Roll the dough into a 20 x 25 cm/8 x 10-inch rectangle.

4 Spread the jam over the dough, leavinga 1 cm/½ inch border. Brush the border with the milk and roll up the dough carefully, like a Swiss roll, from one short end. Seal the ends.

5 Wrap the roly-poly loosely in greaseproof paper and then in foil, sealing the ends well.

6 Prepare a steamer by half filling it with water and putting it on to boil. Place the roly-poly in the top of the steamer and steam over rapidly boiling water for 1 ½ to 2 hours, making sure you topup the water from time to time.

7 When cooked, remove from the steamer, unwrap and serve on a warm plate, cut into slices. Serve with piping hot custard.

Jam Roly-Poly

Serves 6

Ingredients

225 grams/8oz self raising flourPinch of salt115 grams/4oz suetGrated rind of 1 lemon1 tbsp sugar125 ml/4 fl oz mixed milk and water4-6 tbsp strawberry jam2 tablespoons milk

Alternatively golden syrup can be used instead of jam.

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Sausages, Pies, Poultry, Game, Venison, Fruit and vegetables, Herbs,Mushrooms, Smoked and fresh fish, Indian snacks and meals, Fruit juices,Culinary oils, Sauces, Eggs, Soups,Olives, Cheeses, Wines, Sardinian food,Spices and Plants, plus lots more!

There are lots of different foods tosample, and you can purchase with thepleasure of knowing that most of theproduce is sourced or grown locally.

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Open every second and last Saturday of the month, throughout theyear from 8.30am to 12.30pm

Enjoy a morning out wandering roundand picking up delicious food for theweekend from our Farmers’ Market.The Farmers’ Market is relocating tothe exciting new location in the craftvillage, to give you the opportunity toexplore all the craft workshops andspecialist shops too.

This is a great opportunity for you tobuy all of your fresh, local producefrom farmers and growers.

Open every second and last Saturday ofthe month, throughout the year from8.30am to 12.30pm. Free entry and a free car park. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

We have a whole range of deliciousfood depending on the season including:Bread, French pastries, Cakes, Puddings, Biscuits, Honey, Jams, Chutneys, Preserves, Dairy products,Beef and wild boar, Pork, Lamb,

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Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road, Billericay,

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Despite the latest mini cool snap, I witnessed the other day the first ominoussign of spring. A ‘fashionable’ couple huddled low in their car, sunglasses inplace, heat obviously on maximum, but with the roof down. I allowed myself amomentary image of warm days to come, places to go, good company, freshlocal food and excellent wine. Then a smile came over my face!

I do like this time of year. You notice the slight improvement in daylight, earlyflowers emerge and a general sense of ‘getting ready’ for the next seasontakes hold. Cafés and bars begin to tentatively place a few chairs outside onsunny afternoons, and you know it is only a matter of time before restaurantswill include some early English produce like asparagus on the menu.

On the wine front, the big chunky reds start to give way to a slightly softer style.Still full bodied, exceptionally smooth and most importantly able to complementa plate of food. One wine recently tried which meets this brief, was the 2009Rosso Passo del Veneto by Lenotti (£9.49). A beautiful wine from the equallystunning location on the banks of Lake Garda in northern Italy, encompassing allone would expect from such a culinary nation. Whilst the other was a delight-fully light, dry Sauvignon from Terre de Soleil in the South of France (£7.29) -the perfect complement for lightlunch dishes, early season asparagus or simply to enjoywhile pondering the amount ofwork that needs to be done in the garden.

*All wines available to orderfrom Two Corks & Co. Pleasecall 0845 680 4941 or orderonline at(www.twocorks.co.uk).

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Established in 1957, L Buckle Butchers is afamily run business, serving the communityof Shenfield and the surrounding villages fornearly 56 years. We are also proud to supply our excellent products to the localcatering industry, and our business hasgrown over the years due to our outstandingreputation for quality and service. Produce is sourced locally where possible,helping to support local farmers in the UK.We are situated at the end of Hutton Roadin Shenfield where parking is easy. Pop inand sample some freshly homemadesausages or try our well matured 30 day oldbeef.

33 Hutton Road, Shenfield,Essex, CM15 8JU

Telephone - 01277 214 047

Red meat is naturally nutrient-rich, whichmeans it provides a substantial amount ofcertain vitamins and minerals.

Meat also contains water, helping it to remain lower in calories when compared withother foods. Beef, Lamb and Pork are agood source of riboflavin (B2), and B6. They are also high in niacin, and are a goodsource of phosphorus and zinc.

All of us need some fat in the diet to provide energy, and essential fatty acids as these are not made bythe body and are required to absorb certain vitamins.However it is very important not tohave too much fatin the diet.

To keep the fat content of your diet low,here are some top tips:

Choose lean cuts of meat and lower fatproducts.Remove any visible fat before cooking.Avoid frying where possible, try grilling, dryfrying, roasting or stir frying.Try not to add too much additional fat fromoils, mayonnaise or dressings.

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77 Victory Parade, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8JD Tel: 01277 216656 www. hepburnsfood.co.uk

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A family butchers since 1932, we pride ourselves on ensuring thatour customers receive the very best in service and quality. Afterthree generations we have developed great trust and friendshipwith our farmers. We do not use artificial growth promoters, antibiotics or drugs on our animals and care deeply about animalwelfare. We believe in pure, real food, made naturally. Why not pop into one of our High Street Shops in Shenfield orMountnessing to sample some of our locally sourced freshproduce, or freshly prepared readymade meals.We also have an online facility where you can order from thecomfort of your home, and you can view the full range of cateringservices that we offer.

HEPBURNSEST 1932

Barbecues are a method of cookingmeat, poultry, fish and vegetables withheat and hot smoke from a fire usinghot coals, or a more popular and convenient method these days is a gasfired barbecue.

A barbecue is a much slower methodof utilizing heat than grilling, and the charcoaled taste that barbecuing givesto food is particularly enjoyable.

Barbecues are not just popular on hotsunny days, and with no guaranteeanymore of settled warm weather,many people have purchased a patioheater and have covered their terracesso that the “Great British Weather”won’t spoil things! Your local butchershave a fantastic range of fresh, readyprepared BBQ foods available for youto cook all year round.

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Method

1 In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, pine kernels, peeled garlic cloves and Parmesan cheese.

2 Process until the ingredients are finely chopped.

3 Gradually pour in the olive oil in a thin stream.

4 Season to taste with salt and pepper.The sauce should be thin and creamy.

5 Put the lamb chops in a shallow dish that will hold them comfortably side by side. Pour the basil sauce over thechops. Turn to coat on both sides.

6 Let marinate for 1 hour.

7 Preheat the grill. Brush the rack in the grill pan with olive oil.Transfer the chops to the grill rack.

8 Grill at about 3 in (8 cm) from the heat for approximately 15 minutes, until well browned and cooked to taste, turning once. Serve with fresh basil sprigs.

Lamp Chopswith a basil sauce marinade

Serves 4

Ingredients

Small bunch of fresh basil leaves1 oz (30g) pine kernels2 garlic cloves1 oz (30g) Parmesan cheese, diced4 fl oz (125ml) extra-virgin olive oilSalt and pepper4 lamb sirloin chops about 8oz (225g) eachFresh basil sprigs, for garnishing


BUTCHERSHepburns (Pg29) (Shenfield) 01277 216656L Buckle (Pg28) (Shenfield) 01277 214047

CAKE MAKINGEnjoy Clairey Fairy Cakes (Pg 22) (Billericay) 01277 633009

COFFEE SHOPS, TEA ROOMS & CAFESAbigails (Pg 20) (Ingatestone) 01277 355568Amico Lounge (Pg12) (Ingatestone) 01277 353194Enjoy Café (Pg 22) (Billericay) 01277 633009Sandra at the Junction (Pg 14) (Brentwood) 01277 234110The Lounge (Pg 10&11) (Ingatestone) 01277 353522

DELICATESSENAbigails (Pg 20) (Ingatestone) 01277 355568

ENGLISH & EUROPEAN RESTAURANTSThe Magic Mushroom (Pg 7) (Billericay) 01268 289963The Red Frog (Pg 13) (Brentwood) 01277 233981The Lounge (Pg 10&11) (Ingatestone) 01277 353522The Olde Dog Inn (Pg 19) (Herongate Tye) 01277 810337 The Orb (Pg 8) (Billericay) 01277 651492The Tower Arms (Pg 6) (South Weald) 01277 210266The White Hart Inn (Pg 3) (Margaretting Tye) 01277 840478The White Napkin at The Kilns (Pg 9) (Warley) 01277 217107

FARMERS MARKETSBarleylands Farmers Market (Pg 24&25) (Billericay) 01268 532253

FOOD SHOWSThe Essex Food Show (Pg 21) (Colchester) 01621 773403

INDIAN RESTAURANTSShenfield Tandoori (Pg 15 &16) (Shenfield) 01277 234087

ITALIAN RESTAURANTSPiero’s Italian (Pg 12) (Ingatestone) 01277 353194

PUBS SERVING FOODThe Bell (Pg 18) (Ingatestone) 01277 353314 The Star Inn (Pg 2) (Ingatestone) 01277 356441

PUBS WITH RESTAURANTS, ENGLISH & EUROPEANThe Olde Dog Inn (Pg 19) (Herongate Tye) 01277 810337 The White Hart Inn (Pg 3) (Margaretting Tye) 01277 840478 The Tower Arms (Pg 6) (South Weald) 01277 210266

TAKEAWAYSPapa Johns (Pg 32) (Brentwood) 01277 214343 Piero’s Italian (Pg 12) (Ingatestone) 01277 353194 Shenfield Tandoori (Pg 15) (Shenfield) 01277 234087

THAI RESTAURANTSThe Thai Junction Café (Pg 14) (Brentwood) 01277 234110

WINE BARSAmico Lounge (Pg12) (Ingatestone) 01277 353194The Lounge (Pg 10&11) (Ingatestone) 01277 353522

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTSTwo Corks & Co (Pg 26) (Shenfield) 0845 6804941

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