What's in the shops this week with the emphasis, where possible, on locally produced seasonal and speciality foods.

Higginsons, Grange-over-Sands: Holker Estates new season salt marsh lamb from the foreshores of Morecambe Bay sweet & delicate flavour, all cuts available.

Dales butchers, Kirkby Lonsdale: New sausage! Chicken, lemon & coriander(English chicken)- £2.50 per 500g

Watson & Woollard, Kendal: Own-make Westmorland sausage - delicious pepper & garlic flavour - £2.18 per half kilo

Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop: Gluten-free pork sausages from Richard Woodall of Waberthwaite 98% meat content, no additives or preservatives suitable for home freezing - £1.42 per 250g pack.

Country Harvest, Ingleton: Gluten-free shortbread ring biscuits 95p per 150g pack.

Howbarrow organic farm, Cartmel: Lancashire-grown organic cucumbers - only 36p.

Lucy's of Ambleside: Patchwork Pates made in Wales eg: Welsh Dragon (venison & chilli), and the more tame red lentil & sun-dried tomato - more than 20 different flavours, prices start at £1.99 per 100g.

Bowland Bridge Stores: Danish salami 49p/100g.

The Honeypot, Hawkshead: Morecambe Bay potted shrimps - an easy starter, just warm in the microwave for 30 seconds & serve with toast - only £2 per 57g pot.

Peter Hutchinson, Greenodd: Best stewing steak (Cumbrian beef) special offer £16 for 10lbs.

June 5, 2003 10:00