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

Kendal Foodhall: Range of Cranstons sausages from £1.97 per 1/2 kilo including 'tomato', ' Cumberland', 'turkey & cranberry' and 'farmhouse'.

A Taste of Lakeland, Ambleside: Prince Charles' favourite - from the toffee shop at Penrith - hand-made fudge & toffee - 227g £3 or 450g £ 5.50.

Steadmans, Sedbergh: Stuffed Chicken Crown large, boneless double breast of Cumbrian chicken filled with own-make pork, cranberry & citrus stuffing & tied into a 'cushion' - easy cook & easy cut - excellent value at only £4.99 each (serve 3 - 4)

fresh chicken so also suitable for the freezer.

The Barn Shop, Crooklands: Rich Wensleydale fruit cake from Hawes Creamery - £3 per 500g slab.

Cartmel Village Shop: Honey Nuts acacia honey with brazil, pecan & pumpkin seeds a Turkish speciality for yoghurt or diary ice cream - £3.95 per 320g jar.

Hutchinsons, Coniston: Own-make pork & leek sausage - £2.20 per 1/2 kilo.

Oddbins: Lindemans Bin 45 cabernet sauvignon £5.99 or special offer 2 for £10 (offer includes shiraz and chardonnay) sweet, berry fruit flavours with subtle oak - excellent with red meat or pasta.

Greenbanks, Kendal: Class 1 Italian chestnuts - £1.35 per 1/2 kilo pack.

Plumgarths farm shop: 3lbs rump steak from Low Foulshaw beef, farmed at Levens - only £ 9.99.