Gillian Cowburn writes: "With deference to Kill It, Cook It, Eat It, & for those of you who want to know where your meat comes from ..."

Peter Hutchinson, Greenodd: Lakeland Herdwick lamb, slaughtered at Aireys, Ayside, loin chops £4.50/lb; Lyth Valley Saddleback pork, slaughtered at Dennys, Levens, boneless leg joints 2.50/lb.

Higginsons, Grange-over-Sands: Higginson's own bred rare breed pork, slaughtered at Denny's; lamb from farmer Brian Clark (Grange), slaughtered at Aireys; and beef from Tom Postlethwaite at Urswick.

Watson & Woollard, Kendal: Half shoulders of Cumbrian lamb, slaughtered at Hawes £4.20 per kilo.

Howbarrow organic farm, Cartmel: Own-grown winter salad leaves mix £1.65 per 125g; own-grown rocket £1.37 per 50g.

Dales butchers, Kirkby Lonsdale: New season Yorkshire triangle' rhubarb £2/500g.

Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop: New own make ready meals eg Lamb Hotpot £5.50 Winter Veg Crumble £3.99 (both serve 2).

Country Harvest, Ingleton: Organic Fairtrade rich aroma coffee from Taylor's of Harrogate £2.95 (227g).

The Honeypot, Hawkshead: Keswick Game & Meats thick venison sausage £3.10 per 500g.

Bowland Bridge Stores: Sesame Halva with pistachios 85p per 100g tray.

Lucy's of Ambleside: Lucy's Speciality Cakes, a special gift for Mother's Day. Hand-made & decorated. 6" round £30.

Oak Street Bakery, Windermere: Assorted cutting cakes, eg: Madeira, chocolate fudge, coffee & walnut, from £1.95.

Burton Village Stores: New range of Greek & other specialities.