T H E M E R C H A N T N E W S
FRIDAY…
FRESH FISH – available from Hawkes Bay Seafood this Friday 30th July
THIS FRIDAY IN-STORE FREE TASTING - 3.30pm to 6.00pm
This Friday we will be tasting… Squawking Magpie Eyrie Pinot Gris 08 & Pain au Chocolat
WINE & FOOD EXPO…
SOLD OUT!
Those that are holding the hot tickets can look forward to…
M21 Meats / Pasta Mia / Volcanic Coffee / Wabisabi
Pimentos / Huka Falls Resort / Manuels / Suncourt Hotel / Tongariro Lodge / Oreti Resort
and of course the WINE GLORIOUS WINE to match the food glorious food
VOL-A-VENT…
Yes, that Cheryl is at it again, managed to source a product that our customers have been asking for. Did you know that it is very hard to find vol-a-vents anywhere in Taupo, one of our customers tried unsuccessfully to find these elusive morsels. Well Cheryl found them and we now have them in stock. They come in packets of 8 and are ready to fill and heat. Ideal for parties or “take a plate”.
If you want to be a bit more flash, we also have the Vol-a-vent in a fish shape, just fill with your favourite seafood and you are all set to go.
Salmon Vol au Vents
Ingredients: Salmon Fillet*, boned and diced / Zest of 1lemon pus extra for serving / 3 tbsp Capers* / 100mls Fish Stock* / 300mls Fresh Cream / Vol au Vent Cases* /3 tsp Olive Oil* / 2 Spring Onions, thinly diced, plus extra for serving / Salt / Freshly ground black pepper
Directions: Heat the oil over moderate heat and add the salmon, spring onions, zest and capers. Fry until the salmon has coloured all over and add the stock. Mix well, let it bubble for 10 seconds then add the cream. Season and boil until reduced and thickened a little. Serve the salmon and sauce in the hot Vol-au-Vent cases. Sprinkle with extra zest and spring onions if desired. *ingredients available at The Merchant
BAKE’N IT…
New to The Merchant is a range of ready to bake delectable pastries made the traditional way. These scrumptious products look and taste amazing…
Pain au Chocolat – A quick and easy, fresh from the oven, treat served with tea or coffee
Croissants – Fill with ham and cheese or top with your favourite jam
Mixed Pastry Selection – Doris Plum Strudels, Caramel & Cinnamon Swirls, Apricot & Custard Pillows
PARTY CASES…
We have a couple of other Bake’n products that are worth a mention, perfect for those who want the quick solution for a platter or any function that requires finger food…
Filo-ettes – Delicate crisp filo pastry shells, fully baked just full and serve
Party Cups – Mini pastry tartlets, can be used with either sweet or savoury fillings
WINE OF THE WEEK…
Lake Chalice Eyrie Pinot Gris 08
Normally $21.00 – THIS WEEK ONLY $17.00
An intense and elegant dry expression from Lake Chalice that matches rich pear fruit, spice and savoury notes with a fresh, minerally finish. Enjoy now or cellar for the next two years
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