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As the summer draws to a close and daily life slowly returns to normal, it’s the time of year when we look forward to cosy jumpers, crisp autumn walks and an abundance of the finest seasonal produce. We’re so thankful for all the suppor t you’ve shown us over the past few months and we hope you’ve enjoyed shopping in our stores, chatting to our colleagues and plenty of excellent food and drink! Autumn brings us some wonderful fruit and veg including colourful pumpkins and English apples and pears.We caught up with our Fruit Buyer David on these seasonal delights. With the days turning a little cooler, we’ve a wealth of ideas inside for combating the autumn chills – including all you need to know about the perfect cuppa, how to make a decadent hot chocolate and a delicious, comfor ting gnocchi recipe. There’s also plenty to celebrate this season with the launch of some fantastic new benefits with your Booths card, read all about it on page 14. So grab a chunky knitted blanket and settle down to read our latest edition of The Good Grocers. And we’re sure you’ll fall in love with autumn too. Delighting Daily o v AUTUMN
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COOK ALONG WITH PAUL Join chef Paul of Paul’s Kitchen for our free Facebook live cooking demos! Keep an eye on our Facebook Events page @boothscountry to see what’s coming up. To tune in, head to the event’s discussion area on the day to see Paul cook live from his own home. Paul will take your questions throughout the demos, so ask away! Whether it’s how to cook the perfect steak to an array of colourful tapas dishes, let us know if there are any future demonstrations you’d like to see. For Paul’s quick ‘sourdough style’ loaf recipe featured above, turn to page 10.
PICK YOUR PERFECT PUMPKIN In store from mid-October
CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST Oktoberfest might be cancelled in Germany this year but don’t let it stop the celebrations here. We have plenty of special one-off Oktoberfest brews in store for you to tr y from as little as £2.25 and they won’t be around for long! So dust off your lederhosen, load up the bratwursts with sauerkraut or a big squeeze of hot mustard and don’t miss out on the amazing food and drink this occasion has to offer.
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BEST OF THE SEASON We’ve been catching up with our Fruit Buyer David, ahead of the autumn harvest to find out more about our UK apples and pears appearing in store from mid-September. As with all of our buyers, planning ahead is key to delivering you the best variety and quality produce we possibly can. David star ts looking at buying the fruit for autumn in the warmer summer months. This includes many meetings with representatives from our grower base, where he discusses prospects for the season so that he can plan well in advance. “There’s something quintessentially British about new season top fruit at this time of year, takes me back to my childhood, eating Cox’s apples bought from our local greengrocer at the time.” - David Autumn is a fantastic season for fruit, from jams and chutneys, to pies and crumbles. If you’re using the best of the season to bake with, we have plenty of recipes to choose from on booths.co.uk/recipes . David says you can’t beat a good Bramley apple crumble, complete with a generous dollop of cream or custard, and we agree! So we asked David the big question…What's your favourite, apples or pears? “Ha! it’s impossible to choose, one day it’s a nutty Russet apple or the next a juicy Comice pear.”
David Fruit Buyer
ECO & ORGANIC EVENT We know it’s impor tant to our customers that we provide not only choice, but the best quality brands and products the market has to offer. After such a big success last year, the eco and organic seasonal event is back and better than ever this autumn! It’s the season of ‘feel good foods’, from flour to bake warm crusty bread with, to belly warming, wholesome porridge in a morning – we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store. We’re not stopping there though – there’s plenty of eco and organic beauty and household products for you to choose from too. Making the swap to an organic soap or more environmentally friendly laundr y liquid, are all little steps we can all do to make the planet a better place! Greener but without any compromise.
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with a brew It all began THE ART OF TEA & COFFEE Selecting and blending fine tea and coffee from around the world is our speciality – it’s in our roots. Before opening the first Booths store, The China House, Blackpool in 1847, Edwin Henr y Booth trained as a tea trader and travelled far and wide often in search of excellent tea and coffee. These days we’re just as choosy.We choose 100% Arabica beans from coffee estates around the globe and we are proud to be par t of the Ethical Tea Par tnership.Whilst in search of the perfect beverage Edwin developed the finely honed skill of exper t tea tasting. This skill has been passed down from generation to generation to ensure all Booths teas are blended to match your highest expectations.We have always blended our tea and roasted our coffee in small batches, in-house and current production takes place at HQ in Preston. If you’re driving by of a morning you can often smell the coffee roasting!
Robert Coffee Roaster
Peter Beverage Specialist
THE BEST BREW OF THE BATCH We are ver y lucky to have a colleague who is an exper t in tea and coffee. Peter our Beverage Specialist (pictured above), oversees the production of all Booths brand tea and coffee. For the ultimate quality test, he tastes a sample from ever y batch to make sure you get the same great brew ever y time. For the best brew at home, loose leaf tea and ground coffee should be kept in separate cool, dark, dr y containers that are air tight. Once our foil sealed for freshness bags are opened the contents should be used within two weeks. We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Special Edition Prince’s Trust Royal Assam Tea to celebrate 10 years of The Prince’s Countr yside Fund. A large leaf blend of teas from the Assam region of Nor th East India, it is full bodied with a rich malty character. 10% of the purchase price is contributed to The Prince’s Countr yside Fund, a registered charity working to suppor t and sustain the future of British farming and rural communities.
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We’ve been catching up with Peter our Beverage Specialist and Andy our Hot Beverage Buyer on what they recommend for the best breakfast brew, the much needed afternoon pick me up and something that’s perfect for winding down in an evening.
BREAKFAST
The morning cuppa is par t of the daily routine for many and a great brew can set you up for a great day, so whether you’re a tea or coffee lover we have something perfect for you – after all we have been exper tly blending fine tea and coffee since 1847. This Mandehling Sumatra bag of roasted coffee beans have a dark and deep flavour with complex mid notes and an ear thy centre, developing into a sweeter molasses finish, a strong and warming way to star t the day. Don't forget you can use our free coffee bean grinder in store, so your coffee is ready to use when you get home. The English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea is a traditional blend of teas to give a full bodied, bright, strong flavour for an uplifting star t to the day. Served traditionally with milk but equally impeccable without.
AFTERNOON
The Monsoon Malabar Roast is a great option for an afternoon escape. First breathe in the aroma from your cup before slurping the coffee to release the full range of flavour. The beans have been exposed to the monsoon winds of Southern India, giving a rich, full bodied velvety smooth coffee. Available in a ground option for your convenience. Afternoon Loose Leaf Tea is a balanced blend of Indian, Ceylon and China black teas, blended to produce a light, fragrant and refreshing drink. Brewing time is a matter of taste, but we recommend 3-4 minutes for black tea.
EVENING
And relax…the day is almost done, so flick the kettle on and put your feet up. The Swiss Water Decaffeinated bag of roasted coffee beans is chemical-free, decaffeinated Guatemalan Arabica with a citrusy burst, mellow flavour and a sweet nutty finish. Enjoy this decaffeinated brew of an evening - you deserve it! Gunpowder Green Loose Leaf Tea is a green tea from China, its distinctive appearance is thought to resemble the look of gunpowder. The light, fruity tea with delicate character lends itself well to the evening time when winding down after a long day. Brew green tea for around 2-3 minutes and serve without milk.
Booths Loose Leaf Tea prices star t from £1.80 (125g). Booths Coffee Beans / Roast & Ground prices star t from £3.00 (227g).
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A campfire treat LOADED HOT CHOCOLATE
Serves: 2 ︱ Prep time: 5 minutes ︱ Cooks: 3 minutes
INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Green & Blacks Hot Chocolate Powder 2 tbsp Nutella 600ml milk TO DECORATE Whipped cream to taste Handful of popcorn 20g hazelnuts, toasted and crushed Handful of marshmallows
METHOD 1 Gently heat the milk until it comes to a boil. 2 Add in the hot chocolate powder and stir well. Then swirl in the Nutella until you get a thick, velvety consistency. 3 Decorate your mug by adding a little extra Nutella to the rim and applying some toasted crushed hazelnuts. 4 Carefully pour the hot chocolate into your mug and top with a generous amount of whipped cream. 5 Finish with popcorn, marshmallows and more crushed toasted hazelnuts.
CHEF’S TIP For a creamy coconut flavour, swap out the milk for coconut milk!
JOE & SEPH’S SALTED CARAMEL GOURMET POPCORN 80g Air-popped popcorn, hand coated in smooth, butter y caramel and sea salt flakes. £3.00 or 2 for £5 Offer ends 06/10/2020
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WILLIAMS HANDBAKED
Biscuits Williams
BISCUITS 300g - 350g All Varieties £3.50
HANDBAKED LOCALLY IN LANCASHIRE
Williams Handbaked are a family run business established over twenty years ago and located locally only a few miles away from our own head office in Preston. Valerie Williams star ted the business selling at local Lancashire farmers markets, baking a range of biscuits and cakes using traditional recipes and flavours. She gained a reputation for delicious bakes and the brand grew, with interest coming in from local farm shops and garden centres. The quality of the biscuits has stood strong over time with no change to the original recipes. The full range continues to be baked and packed by hand, in the ver y same place Williams star ted in. The team’s attention to detail ensures the ver y best quality and finish for each and ever y biscuit. They’re a local family business with a passion for good quality food. I couldn’t wait to stock them at Booths - Melisa, Biscuits, Home Baking & Preserves Buyer Bigger than your average biscuit, the current range includes ginger biscuits and oat biscuits, both with a chocolate dipped option for those of us with a sweet tooth! The Great Taste Award-winning ginger biscuits have a classic crunch and a spicy kick to warm you up on an Autumn day! Perfect for dunking, they are a great choice to accompany your favourite hot drink. The original oat biscuits pair well with your choice of seasonal cheese from our cheese counter, add them to your next cheese board with a selection of regional chutneys and fruit.
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The perfect loaf QUICK 'SOURDOUGH STYLE' LOAF
Makes: 1 ︱ Prep time: 24 hours ︱ Cooks: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS LOAF STARTER 100g water 100g plain flour 1 tsp dried yeast FOR THE DOUGH
METHOD 1 Mix all the loaf star ter ingredients together and leave for 24 hours in the fridge. 2 For the dough, add the water to a mixer bowl followed by the loaf star ter, then add the flour, salt, sugar and yeast. 3 Mix on the lowest speed for 3 minutes then place your dough in a dusted round loaf basket to prove. Cover with cling film and rest for 3 hours. 4 Pre-heat the oven to 230°C and place a baking tray in the middle of the oven to get hot and a small bowl in the bottom of the oven. 5 Turn the dough out onto parchment and carefully score the top of the dough with a sharp knife. 6 Carefully place the dough onto the hot oven tray. 7 Add a ladle of water to the bowl in the bottom of the oven and close the door (this will produce steam to help give the bread the perfect crust). 8 Bake for 5 minutes with the steam, then carefully open the oven door to vent and allow steam to escape. Then close the door and bake for a fur ther 25 minutes, rotate as necessar y to ensure even colouring.
250g water 400g strong bread flour 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp yeast
9 Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing. CHEF’S TIP Tr y exchanging 50g strong bread flour for 50g r ye flour to give a nice subtle change in flavour.
For a traditional ar tisan sourdough loaf recipe visit booths.co.uk/recipes
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Shipton Mill Flour
Melisa Biscuits, Home Baking & Preserves Buyer
Shipton Mill was founded in 1979 by an adventurous John Lister along with four friends who found an old mill deep in a Cotswold Valley. They set about rebuilding it themselves, using reclaimed machiner y and mill stones, which are still in use to this day.
Since the ver y star t organic has been at the hear t of the Mill. It’s driven by a desire to not only protect the ear th and our environment, but to give back to the ear th and make it a more fer tile place for generations to come. Working closely with a number of UK organic farmers, Shipton Mill are currently examining how they can improve the quality of UK organic wheat for baking and the flours milled from it. These local farms share the belief of producing food in the most sustainable way possible. Their challenge is to provide bakers with high quality, UK grown wheat that will still produce great results, despite the unpredictable climate and without the use of processing aids. Shipton Mill are always finessing and evolving their production techniques, combining craftsmanship and ancient traditions with new slants, milling flours that today’s bakers and innovators enjoy working with and can transform into beautiful products. Finding exciting suppliers who treat the ear th in a regenerative manner is critical, and the final flavours and end products are a result of this. “I was instantly drawn to their care and ethos from the star t. They are innovative in their production techniques and constantly look for ways to develop new organic products based on the crops they grow. I would encourage anyone to give their flour a tr y as the proof really is in the bake” - Melisa.
SHIPTON MILL FLOUR 1kg / All Varieties £1.50 Offer ends 04/10/2020
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Autumn warmer
GOATS’ CHEESE, SAGE & CHORIZO GNOCCHI Serves: 4 ︱ Prep Time: 20 minutes ︱ Cooks: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash, roasted whole ½ a spicy chorizo ring, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely diced Bunch of fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
70g soft goats’ cheese 1 pack of fresh gnocchi TO SERVE Grated Parmesan to taste
METHOD 1 Remove the seeds of the roasted squash and discard. Scoop out the filling and roughly mash with a fork in a bowl. 2 Fr y the chorizo on a medium to high heat for a few minutes in a large pan until it releases the oils, no need to add extra oil. 3 Add the garlic and sage to the chorizo and stir for a minute so it doesn't burn. 4 Add in the squash and stir in for a minute. 5 Turn the heat down and add the goats’ cheese and leave it to melt a little while you prep the gnocchi. Stir occasionally to make sure it does not stick to the pan, turn the heat off if you need to. 6 Boil your gnocchi in lightly salted water. Add a splash of the gnocchi water to the butternut squash mixture if it needs loosening. 7 Drain the gnocchi and fr y in a drizzle of olive oil in a fr ying pan until golden and crisp. 8 Mix the gnocchi with the butternut squash mixture. 9 Finish with a generous grating of Parmesan.
DID YOU KNOW? You can buy freshly cut and grated Parmesan from our cheese counters in store.
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Olives Et All creators Giles and Annie Henschel
NEW & REFRESHED CONDIMENTS RANGE Our International Food and Condiments buyer Haris has been working hard to refresh our current condiments range. We’ve added over 120 new products for our customers to enjoy the widest range of quality award-winning products sourced from our supplier’s specialist par t of the world. From the juiciest Italian tomatoes, the finest Mediterranean olives, quality English mustard, America’s hottest chilli sauces or the most authentic Middle Eastern Tahini, we’ve searched high and low to bring you the ver y best. Haris says “I’m pleased to say that Booths customers will be among the first to tr y some of our new products from brands such as Belazu, Olives Et Al and Hunter & Gather. As well as offering more variety, the range also includes healthier options including organic, vegan, sugar free and reduced salt and sugar lines so there is definitely something for ever yone.” As seen above some of the new products and range include:
embarked on a year-long trip across the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Nor th Africa, gathering delicious and traditional recipes to recreate at home. Olives Et Al create their products while maintaining the original and authentic tastes they fell in love with. Look out for : Olives Et Al Fier y Jalapeño Olives (250g) £4.00. The Garlic Farms’ mission is to celebrate the mighty bulb and bring joy through its delicious flavour. All of the condiments, sauces and mayonnaises use the garlic to do what it does best and showcase the other flavours. Look out for : The Garlic Farm Garlic Jam with Red Chilli (240g) £3.95. Seggiano pride themselves on the provenance of their products. Made without preservatives, ever ything is freshly prepared in small batches using the freshest, seasonal ingredients. Look out for : Seggiano Cherr y Tomatoes (220g) £6.50. The new range of condiments can be found in store from 26 th October. Visit booths.co.uk to read the full brand stories.
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Go sober for October MCGUIGAN ZERO WINES 75cl
With more people being mindful of what and how much alcohol they consume, award-winning McGuigan Wines have launched a new, innovative range of alcohol free wines. McGuigan Zero took over two years to develop, using technology unique to the brand’s Buronga Hill winer y in New South Wales, ensuring that the wine’s delicate fruit flavours and varietal character are maintained. Choose from a vibrant rosé, fresh sauvignon blanc, fruity chardonnay and a well-balanced shiraz (coming soon). £4.50
LOW OR NO ALCOHOL BEER From a crisp and ice cool Peroni Libera lager to an aromatic, amber Ghost Ship pale ale we have plenty of low and no alcoholic beers and lagers in store to suit all tastes. Pete, our Beer & Spirits Buyer, has been working hard to curate a range of bottles and multipacks which include something for ever yone - visit your local store to see the full range and tr y something new.Why not accompany your beer with something from our range of crisps and snacks?
CEDER’S CRISP DISTILLED NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS 50cl
Husband and wife team Craig (South African) and Maria’s (Swedish) unique combination of heritage is what makes Ceder’s distilled non-alcoholic drinks so special. Inspired and excited by the exotic botanicals they discovered in a magical South African valley in 2017, the couple, now co-owners of the valley, decided to distil these Cape botanicals and go on to blend them with pristine Swedish water – which created a refreshing blend that works in perfect harmony with each other. With notes of juniper and citrus, combined with cucumber and calming camomile the ‘Crisp’ edition is the perfect non-alcohol alternative drink after a long day. Serve with premium tonic water over ice. £20.00
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With the cold and dark winter nights ahead, autumn is the perfect time to relax, unwind and pamper yourself. It’s the season for hot bubble baths, fresh skin and early nights. Unwind for winter
SKINCARE EXPLAINED WITH Q+A Q+A know that skincare can be confusing. That’s why the ver y core of their brand is built on demystifying and answering your questions about skincare.With naturally derived ingredient-focused products and an easy to navigate skincare checklist printed right on the box, the focus is on the most impor tant questions; is this product suited to my skin type and what will it achieve? All Q+A products are proudly produced in the Norfolk countr yside at their in-house production facility. 98% natural, silicone and ar tificial fragrance free, no Q+A product has been tested on animals or ever will be! Prices star t from £6.50 THE NURSEM PROMISE 75ml Nursem Caring Hand Cream is fast absorbing and uses naturally derived ingredients to soothe and protect all hard-working hands, or for anyone who suffers the dr ying and damaging effects of frequent hand washing. Just a small amount used throughout the day will keep your hands protected and well-conditioned. Suitable for sensitive skin and tested for safe use in hospitals the Nursem Promise is: For ever y product you buy, they give a month’s wor th of free Nursem to a nurse or midwife. £10.00
SLEEP MATTERS WITH FEATHER & DOWN Founded in 2017, Feather & Down’s mission is to help all of us to sleep better. The goal is for quality sleep each night, allowing us to wake feeling refreshed and ready for the day, but the reality can be ver y different. To help combat this, Feather & Down have created a range of products that are infused with lavender and chamomile essential oils to encourage calm and tranquillity to aid a restful night’s sleep. Use them together to create a bedtime routine to help you relax and drift off. Prices star t from £7.00.
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International SherryWeek
BOOTHS MANZANILLA 75cl This award-winning wine combines citrus fruits with a salty tang. Serve well chilled and enjoy as an aperitif with olives and nuts or with seafood. £7.75 £6.58
Celebrate International SherryWeek with us from 2 nd - 8 th November. Sherry is extremely versatile and there’s a style to suit every palate. From bone dry to lusciously sweet; fresh and zesty to rich and nutty. All dry styles can be served as a delicious aperitif but we've also included some food pairing suggestions for you below.Victoria, our Wine Buyer, recommends this Spanish saying as a very general rule of thumb when pairing sherry with food.
If it swims pair with Fino/Manzanilla, if it flies pair with Amontillado, if it runs pair with Oloroso.
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WILLIAMS & HUMBERT OLOROSO 37.5cl Rich and complex with notes of dried fruit, spice and walnuts. Dr y in style, this goes well with all types of game, casseroles or with mature cheeses. £9.50 £8.07
WILLIAMS & HUMBERT AMONTILLADO 37.5cl Extremely expressive and complex, this is full of hazelnut and spice and is dr y and smooth on the palate. Perfect with nuts, jamón Ibérico, pâté, smoked duck and other poultr y dishes or aged
LUSTAU PEDRO XIMENEZ 37.5cl
Aged for 12 years, this sherr y is sweet, smooth and velvety. Perfectly paired with blue cheese, desser ts or poured
over ice cream. £10.50 £8.92
hard cheeses. £9.50 £8.07
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The Christmas Book is coming to store 16 th October
How did you spend your Friday night? I completed a kids colouring in sheet from @boothscountry . I think I’m more proud of this than my PhD thesis. Sarah, Instagram
Last nights post bbq nibbles...couldn’t resist the flower y cheese! @boothscountry. Hamyish, Instagram
BOOTHS ALL BUTTER MINCE PIES 6 Pack
Delicious all butter shor tcrust pastr y, filled with wonderfully fruity mincemeat and finished with a light sugar dusting. In store now. £2.85 Or 2 For £5
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Bubbling back up nor th. Reunited and it feels so good @boothscountry . Clare, Twitter
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with the aromas of a warm countr y walk. £20.00
WE LOVE CAKE GLUTEN-FREE MINCE PIES 4 Pack
Thoroughly enjoyed afternoon tea. The cheer y staff was more than the cream on the scones. Eileen, Facebook
Crisp sweet pastr y pies filled with a rich mincemeat and sprinkled with a light dusting of sugar. In store 23/09/2020. £2.00
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Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 70cl £42.00 £21.00 Offer star ts 21/10/2020 - Offer ends 08/12/2020 While stocks last
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All information and prices are correct at the time of printing. Alcohol can only be purchased by customers aged 18 and over. Booths operates a Think 25 policy.
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