Growing with Grace, organic market garden, Clapham: Sprouters & sprout seeds - mini greenhouses at £13.99; germinating jars £3.99; stacking sprouters £6.99. Range of seeds - eg: fitness, detox, mild aromatic, & gourmet mixes.........99p per packet.

Bowland Bridge Stores: Sourdough loaves from Grange Bakery............£1.50.

Cartmel Village Shop: New from the Hawkshead Relish Co. - Carrot & Orange Chutney with caramelised carrot & fresh orange: serve with chicken, goats cheese or warm duck breast...........£2.60 (8oz jar).

Hazelmere Bakery, Grange-over-Sands: New own-make frozen ready meal: spring vegetable & hazelnut bourguignon. Suitable for vegans.......£2.50.

Steadmans, Sedbergh: Own-make quiches & flans eg: Stilton & Broccoli; Farmhouse (bacon, sausage, mushroom & cheese); Chicken & Sweetcorn.

Made fresh every day.......from £1.89.

Hutchinsons, Coniston: Beef steak in chilli marinade..............£4.95 per 500g.

Richardsons, Bowness: Lakeland lamb chops buy 4 get 2 free........£4.95 per 500g.

Greenbanks, Kendal: Washed new potatoes......45p per lb.

A Taste of Lakeland, Ambleside: Coniston honey...£3.95 (454g).

Plumgarths farm shop: Beef from Low Foulshaw boned & rolled rib.........£3.75 per 500g.

Kendal Fisheries: Fresh herring.......£2.33 per 500g.

Whole Scottish salmon.....................from £6.99 each.