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

Greenbanks, Kendal: Special offer - Soil Association accredited organic vegetables from farmer Stan Atkinson at Hale, near Milnthorpe - potatoes, carrots, swede, red cabbage, runner beans, bunched beetroot - all 10% off this month.

A Taste of Lakeland, Ambleside: `King Richard III' a traditional Wensleydale cheese dating back to the reign of Richard III, made by Suzanne Stirke of Bedale, North Yorkshire - deliciously moist & creamy - £5.50 per 400g wax-coated cheese.

Cartmel Village Shop: Spiced baby pears in a fruit compote from The Bay Tree Food Company - lightly spiced mixture of autumn fruits & whole pears - £4.95 per 725g glass jar.

In-store tasting of Christmas preserves & biscuits Sunday, September 22, 12-4pm.

Steadmans, Sedbergh: Try a game bird! Fresh young grouse & partridge available now - only £2.99 each.

Also available on a seasonal basis - venison, wild boar, mallards, pheasant etc.

Kendal Foodhall: Mama Africa's Zulu Relish jalapeno chilli with lemon & garlic - very good with just about everything! £ 2.20 per 375ml bottle.

Hutchinsons, Coniston: Rib-eye steaks £ 4.40 1/2k.

Oddbins, Kendal: Albor red & white from Spain - £3.99 each or 3 for £10.

Cranstons, Kendal: Topside - £2.99 per lb.

Plumgarths farm shop: Special offer - 3lbs Low Foulshaw (Levens) lamb chops - £8.99.