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Premier Sales imports and distributes quality foods to the Namibian Market. Our focus is on Mediterranean Delicacies; Specialty Cheeses and more. We value quality and are Proud of every Product we offer.

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Zandam Cheese

What would a cheese deli be without the Traditional Italian Cheeses?

Let’s be honest, the Italian people know how to live life to the fullest, and that is why they make the best cheese & Salami. Fresh Mozzarella Balls with Cherry Tomatoes, Parma Ham and Olive Oil... that just sounds delicious!


BOCCONCINI
Traditional buffalo style Mozzarella, made from the highest quality cow’s milk. Bocconcini is a semi-soft, fresh, unripened cheese with a mild, milky flavour. It has a white colour, a smooth surface, and a chicken breast texture when torn apart. Mainly used as starters or in salads.
Shelf life: Day of Production + 14days
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
5.0 - 5.4
Fat %
18 - 22
Dry Matter %
35 - 39
Moisture %
61 - 65
Salt %
0,2 - 0,5
Coliforms
<50 CFU/g
E. coli
absent

Ingredients
  • 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 toothpicks

Directions

  1. Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a piece of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.


FIOR DI LATTE
Traditional buffalo style Mozzarella, made from the highest quality cow’s milk. Mozzarella Fior Di Latte is a semi-soft, fresh, unripened cheese with a mild, milky flavour. It has a white colour, a smooth surface, and a chicken breast texture when torn apart. Ideal for salads and Italian dishes.
Shelf life: Day of Production + 14days
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
5.0 - 5.4
Fat %
18 - 22
Dry Matter %
35 - 39
Moisture%
61 - 65
Salt %
0,2 - 0,5
Coliform Bacteria
<50 CFU / g
E. coli
absent



MASCARPONE
Mascarpone is a soft cream cheese. Mainly used to make tiramisu, but also ideal for cheese cakes, desserts, soups or as a substitute for cream.
Shelf life: Day of Production + 14 days
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
5.9 - 6.2
Fat %
49 - 52
Dry Matter49 - 52
Moisture %
33 - 36
E. coli
absent
Coliforms
<50 CFU/g


PECORINO
Hard, matured Italian cheese with a sharp, picant flavour. Pecorino can be used to replace Parmesan. Ideal for pasta or as a stronger eating cheese. Four month and 12 month matured wheels are available. Pecorino can be sold whole or finely grated like Parmesan.
Shelf life: 4 weeks
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
4,9 - 5,2
Fat %
26 - 30
Dry Matter %
64 - 68
Moisture%
26 - 36
Coliform Bacteria
<1000/g
E. coli
absent

Grated Pecorino makes the difference to your Spaghetti Bolognaise... try it, you will be amazed!


PEPATO
±4 Month matured pecorino type cheese with pepper corns added for extra bite. Ideal for cheese platters.
Shelf life: Packaging date + 4 weeks
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
4,9 - 5,2
Fat %
26 - 30
Dry Matter %
64 - 68
Moisture%
32 - 36
Coliform Bacteria
<1000/g
E. coli
absent


MOZZARELLA
A semi-hard, unripened cheese with a mild flavour. It has a creamy, white colour and a firm plastic texture. Ideal for pizza or pasta dishes. Sold as 8 x +/- 2.5 kg loaves in cardboard box.
Shelf life: 2 weeks
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
5,0 - 5,4
Fat %
20 - 23
Dry Matter %
51 - 53
Moisture%
47 - 49
Coliform Bacteria
<50/g
E. coli
absent

Try this Recipe!


 
LAMB CUTLETS WITH PANCETTA AND MOZZARELLA
serves 4 - 6
  • 12 (780g) lamb cutlets
  • Plain flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 150g mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slices (180g) pancetta
  • 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil leaves

Trim excess fat from cutlets. Using a meat mallet, pound each cutlet to flatten slightly. Coat cutlets in flour, shake off excess. Dip cutlets in egg, then coat in combined crumbs, parmesan and shopped herbs. Place on tray in single layer; cover, refrigerate 10 minutes. Heat oil in large frying pan; cook cutlets, in batches, until browned both sides, drain on absorbent paper. Cut mozzarella into twelve 5mm-thick slices. Place cutlets, pancetta and mozzarella, overlapping, in ovenproof dish. Bake, uncovered, in moderate oven about 20 minutes or until cutlets are cooked as desired. Sprinkle with basil.



PROVOLONE
Semi-soft, sweet eating cheese. Ideal for salads or toasted sandwiches. ± 1.6kg loaves.
Shelf life: 3 weeks
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
4,8 - 5,2
Fat %
30 - 33
Dry Matter %
55 - 60
Moisture%
40 - 45
Coliform Bacteria
<1000/g
E. coli
absent



RICOTTA
Fresh, soft cheese made from cow's milk whey. High in protein and low in fat. Mainly used as the filling for cannelloni and ravioli but also ideal for cheese cakes, puddings and on its own on toast.
Shelf life: Day of Production + 14days
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
5,8 - 6,4
Fat %
5 - 10
Dry Matter %
20 - 30
Moisture%
70 - 80
Coliform Bacteria
<50/g
E. coli
absent

Something to do with Ricotta!

PASTA SHELLS WITH RICOTTA CHEESE
STUFFING

Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1935,145175-225196,00.html
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1 (16 oz.) box lg. shells, cooked
1 lb. Ricotta cheese
1/4 c. diced Prosciutto, cooked
Ground veal or spinach
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 c. hot tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat Ricotta, Prosciutto and egg together in a large bowl. Stuff approximately 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into each shell and place in a baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Arrange shells on serving plates and pour hot sauce over.



SMOKED SCAMORZA
Mozzarella cheese that has a smoked flavour. Ideal cold in salads. Heating brings out the smoked flavour therefore suitable for many dishes. Try lasagne or pizza with a difference.
Shelf life: 4 weeks
TEST CRITERIA
SPECIFICATION
pH
5,0 - 5,4
Fat %
20 - 23
Dry Matter %
53 - 55
Moisture%
45 - 47
Coliform Bacteria
<50/g
E. coli
absent

Monday, 28 November 2011

Mediterranean Delicacies


Premier Sales started distributing Mediterranean products in 2008. The quality of the products speaks for itself, and the consumers enjoy the range.  Since the start, we have looked at adding additional products for the Namibia market. This included a full range of imported cheeses, dips and olives.

Interesting Facts

Market leader in the production of dips and specialized deli products. One of the top producers and suppliers of olives to the market.


Something to try!

HUMMUS WRAPS
Servings: 4
  • 1 cup Mediterranean Delicacies hummus.
  • 4 sun-dried tomato wraps
  • 5 grams of any deli-style meat
  • Vegetables
Spread each wrap with 1/4 cup of hummus. Place any vegetables desired on top of the hummus, red peppers and lettuce will add a pleasing crunch. Add a thin layer of deli meat on top of the vegetables and roll up the wrap. This dish can be served whole, or sliced into pinwheels for a unique appetizer.
Hummus wraps are easy to customize, every ingredient can be altered to suit individual tastes. Vegetarians can simply leave out the meat and someone who loves spicy food could use a Mediterranean Delicacies jalapeno hummus for more kick. Hummus will not make a wrap soggy like mayonnaise does which makes this dish a wonderful replacement for the standard picnic sandwich.


Halloumi Cheese:
A slightly chewy cheese with that is grilled and served with a dash of olive oil for the inimitable squeak when you take that first bite. Great accompaniment to grilled meat and perfect for when you’re bored of all the other cheeses.







For the Healty!
Mozzarella and Tomato Pesto Pasta salad.

This pasta salad is so simple, takes as long as the pasta takes to cook and is really, really good.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet Penne Pasta • 1 cup Mediterranean Delicacies Basil Pesto • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes • 1 cup boconccini (mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil) • 1 cup fresh baby spinach • Some Parmesan cheese to finish.

How to Make it Happen:

Cook your pasta until al dente, drain it, and set it aside. Toss your perfect penne with Mediterranean Delicacies Basil Pesto and leave to cool. Baby spinach on serving plates first, then arrange your pesto penne on top of the baby spinach. Finish by adding the mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese shavings. Serves four. Quick, incredibly easy and very Mediterranean!


Greek Feta & Olives!

Ideal for a Tortilla Wrap!

                                               


















Allgauer Emmentaler (German Emmentaler):
A hard cheese with holes the size of walnuts. Essentially the German version of a Swiss Emmentaler. Served as a table cheese and also great for melting or grilling.


Greek Salad Mix:
Olives, Feta, Olive Oil and herbs together.
Ready to be added to your favourite salad.   
GREEK MEAT PIE


Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1627,135178-254193,00.html
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1 lb. ground beef chuck, lean
1 lb. ground lamb, lean
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1 cup tomato sauce
pinch of cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
12 sheets Phyllo pastry

In a skillet, saute ground meat in olive oil with onions until browned. Season with salt, oregano and pepper. Add tomato sauce, cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat eggs and stir in cheese. When ground meat has cooled, fold in the eggs and cheese mixture.
Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Arrange six sheets of Phyllo pastry on bottom of pan, buttering each sheet. Spread a layer of cooled meat mixture evenly on Phyllo. Cover with remaining six sheets, brushing each with melted butter.
Trim edges of Phyllo to fit pan with a sharp knife. Slice through top of pastry to form diamond shapes.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until pastry is golden crisp.
May be served hot or cold.


Keep an eye out for the below cheese in the supermarkets.






BON APPETIT!

AB Products

When it comes to Quality, we are at the top!
















Something to make..

Ingredients
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed                    
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 4 tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 balls of fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1/4 small red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan, and add the crushed garlic; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vinegar has reduced to 1/4 cup. Set aside, and cool to room temperature.
  2. Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 salad plates. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the lettuce, then place the mozzarella on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle the salads with the red onion, raspberries, and sliced black olives. Season with dried basil, salt, and pepper; drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.               


AB Products have a excellent range of Balsamic Reductions & Olive Oils to choose from..










Try This!

What you need:

1 x 100ml AB Olive Oil
1 x 100ml AB Black Gold (Balsamic Reduction)

In a bowl, first squeeze a generious amount of Olive Oil into the bowl, follow this with another squeez of AB Black Gold.

Dip your bread into the mixture, let it soak and enjoy!
You can add another bowl with Egyptian Dukkah (Melissas) and dip your bread in there as well.

This is an excellent snack for when your guests arrive.





BON APPETIT!!!!



Dalewood...

Premier Sales Namibia is very proud of this DELICIOUS range of cheese on their menu.....    

Keep an eye out for this page, we will be adding more and more of our specialities.

Cheese from a pastured Jersey herd in the Cape Winelands
Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, the Dalewood farm has elevated cheese making into both an art and a science. Using progressive, eco-friendly methods, Rob and Petrina Visser have created a range of artisanal cheeses that captures the essence of the Cape vineyards.

Camembert....



Traditional Camembert
CATEGORY : Camembert
Available in 125g or 250g chunky round; classic French style Camembert.


Wineland Camembert ™
CATEGORY : Camembert
150g Dalewood's flagship oval cheese which has a smooth, consistent texture and creamy mouth-feel. South Africa's first and original ready-to-eat full cream Camembert
AWARDS
2001 SA National Dairy Championships Qualité Award
2001 SA National Cheese Festival Best Overall Cheese of the Year











What to do with it?

BAKED CAMEMBERT


Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,191,145185-239202,00.html
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1 round camembert, not too ripe, chilled
1 beaten egg
Bread crumbs
Deep frying oil

Divide cheese into quarters, coat with egg and then with bread crumbs. Fry the coated cheese pieces in the hot oil, until golden brown. The cheese should not run out.



Wineland Blue ™ Camembert
CATEGORY : Blue
Produced in a cylindrical mould to create a tower shape. The soft pâte is peppered with small patches of blue mould responsible for marbling the cheese with blue veins. Creamy and delicate in flavour.
What to do with it?
Enjoy the rich flavours on a cracker!


Brie....

Wineland Brie ™ Green Fig
CATEGORY : Brie (Exotics)
Brie remains dominant but picks up a subtle hint of the green fig.

Also available in bite size portions of 25g.
AWARDS
2002 SA National Dairy Championships South African Champion
 
Wineland Brie ™ Crushed Olive
CATEGORY : Brie (Exotics)
A natural combination which produces a subtle flavour experience

Also available in bite size portions of 25g.
What to do with it?
BAKED BRIE IN PHYLLO


Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,191,144185-234203,00.html
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1 (6-inch) round of brie
4-5 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted
4 tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 c. good quality jam (raspberry or strawberry)
French bread

Butter each sheet of phyllo dough and place in a pie plate or quiche dish, with the ends hanging over the edge. Spread half the jam in the center of the dough, top with brie and the rest of the jam. Bring the edges of the phyllo dough up over the top and seal well, using most of the remaining butter.Turn the "package" over and brush the top well with the rest of the butter.
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes.
Remove and let sit for at least 20 minutes before serving with slices of French bread. This can be served as an hors d'oeuvre at a large party or as part of a brunch menu.
Serves 10 or more.
Huguenot ®
CATEGORY : Brushed Rind, mature
The largest head of cheese produced in South Africa. A South African cheese dedicated to our colourful heritage. Semi-hard, brushed rind style moulded into huge golden cartwheels. Slow matured for at least 6 months to unlock the flavours from the pastures of the Cape. Medium-full in character with nutty overtones. Delicious in recipes which call for mature cheese or on any cheese board. Available in wedges of between 1 - 6kg.

AWARDS
2011 South African Dairy Championships South African Champion (10 months mature)
2011 South African Dairy Championships South African Champion (17 months mature)
2011 Slow Food Cape Town Convivium Artisanal Cheese Citation
2010 World Cheese Awards Super Gold Medal
2009 SA National Dairy Championships Qualité Award
2008 World Cheese Awards Gold Medal
2008 Eat in RMB Private Bank SA Produce Awards Small Producer Cheese
2008 SA National Dairy Championships Qualité Award
2008 SA National Dairy Championships South African Champion
2007 World Cheese Awards Gold Medal
2006 World Cheese Awards Gold Medal
2006 SA National Dairy Championships Qualité Award
2006 SA National Dairy Championships South African Champion
2005 Slow Food Award
2004 SA National Dairy Championships South African Champion
Now also available in mini bite size portions (25g fingers) and grated.

Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,191,144185-234203,00.html
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BON APPETIT!!!