STRAWBERRY BANK LIQUEURS - KENDAL, CUMBRIA

Mike and Helen Walsh established Strawberry Bank Liqueurs in 2001 at The Masons Arms, at pub they owned on Cartmel Fell. 2001 was the year foot and mouth struck and as so many footpaths where closed to walkers the pub when very quiet. As damson beer used to be made on the premises the couple started to produce damson gin to give them extra income.

The damson gin, produced from the juice of local Damsons grow in the Lyth valley, prove so popular that they decided to sell the Masons Arms and concentrate on the production of liqueurs with a view to increase the range.

In 2002 they moved production to a purpose built food unit at Plumgarth Food Park just outside Kendal. Here they increased the range to five, Damson Gin, Sloe Gin, Blackberry Gin, Strawberry Vodka and Blackberry Liqueur (whiskey base).

http://www.strawberrybankliqueurs.co.uk/

HAWKSHEAD RELISH - HAWKSHEAD, CUMBRIA

All handmade in the English Lake District, using the finest freshest ingredients, spices are roasted and ground as they are required ensuring the freshness. No artificial flavours, No Colourings or Preservatives.

The shop and adjacent kitchens in Hawkshead are open everyday. If you are in the Lake Disctrict then come along and see them being made and you can sample the range for yourself before you buy

http://www.hawksheadrelish.com/

LANCASHIRE SAUCE - ENTWISTLE'S - RAMSBOTTOM, LANCS

This sauce has been in the Entwistle family for over the last three generations. As far as we know it was first made by grandma Mary Elizabeth Entwistle who passed away in 1977.
Enjoy with Lancashire hot pot, fish and chips, egg and chips, mushy peas, black pudding, potato pie, pork pie, steak pudding, gravy, sausage rolls, jacket poatatoes, bacon and egg, cheese on toast, tuna or egg mayonnaise, vegetables, onion bhajis, samosas, hot or cold meats, salads, add to soups, together with tomato sauce, salad cream, make a dip with mayonnaise

www.lancashiresauce.co.uk

Nestling in picturesque Dentdale, in that corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park that is actually in Cumbria, is one of the most remote breweries in the Country. Originally, the intention was to sell Dent beer only at the Sun Inn, but such was its popularity that other landlords in the Dales and Lakes asked for supplies and the brewery was soon operating at capacity. Many visitors that came to the area and enjoyed Dent ales went back to their home towns and persuaded their local licencees to obtain a cask or two as a 'guest' beer. As a result, draught Dent beer has been known to travel as far as Jersey in the Channel Islands and is regularly on sale in at least one good pub in Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds.

www.dentbrewery.co.uk

CLAIRE'S HANDMADE, PERSERVES, CHUTNEYS - WIGTON, CUMBRIA

From creating award-winning fine dining* at our Cornish hotel, my husband and I have returned to Cumberland and turned our culinary skills to making premium preserves. I produce a range of preserves at home in my specially adapted domestic kitchen, using only the best quality locally-sourced produce whenever possible.  I make small batches in traditional open pans on my Rayburn - the only way to guarantee consistent high quality and freshness.
My preserves do not contain any artificial preservatives, flavours or colours and are thus completely natural." Claire Kent

www.claireshandmade.co.uk

The inspiration for Cumbrian Frutta Cotta came from a family holiday in Umbria, Italy. The local restaurants were fascinating and delicious, inspiring an exploration of Italian recipes when back home in Cumbria. From this exploration came Cumbrian Frutta Cotta (Cumbrian cooked fruit) inspired by Gennaro Contaldo's recipe. Cumbria meets Umbria! Bottling with glass jars takes me right back to my Granny's kitchen with us testing jam for setting wrinkles in a saucer!

www.fruttacotta.co.uk/sparkedit/home.php

SARAH JANE CHOCOLATES - HAND MADE CHOCOLATES - KENDAL CUMBRIA

It all began as a hobby  in 2003 to make chocolates for the family at Christmas but soon grew into Sarah Jane Chocolates the business.

Based in Kendal, Cumbria all the chocolates are genuinely handmade in small batches using locally made butter and fresh local cream - none of our chocolates are bought in.

www.sarahjanechocolates.com

FARRER'S COFFEE - KENDAL, CUMBRIA

The smell of history at Farrer's is as strong as the smell of tea and coffee. The building itself dates from the 17th century and is a grade 2 listed building, from where Liverpool Tea Merchant John Farrer started his business in 1819. Since 1990 the proprietors of Farrer's have been Gordon and Gillian Grace from Lancashire

The huge tea counter inside the main entrance is a listed feature as are the twenty original tea canisters behind it. Canisters which carry names like - Pure Assam, Lakeland Special, Formosa Oolong, Jasmine, Green Gunpowder, Rose Petal and many more

To the left of the short flight of steps up into the coffee sales area is the original Victorian coffee grinder dating back to 1853. Presumably somebody with big muscles used to operate it, such is its size. Fortunately technology has moved on and grinding is done at the touch of a button

http://www.farrers.net/cgi-bin/farrerscoffee.pl

CORNVALE FOODS (WHOLESALE) - MELLING, LANCASHIRE

Nestled in the heart of the Lune Valley, on the borders of Lancashire, Yorkshire & Cumbria, Cornvale Foods have been supplying fresh meat & poultry, local game and specialist deli goods to Hotels, restaurants and individuals across the uk for more than 20 years.

Cornvale Foods commitment to quality produce and a high level of service remains paramount, ensuring an exceptional result every time and customer satisfaction with every dish.

www.cornvalefoods.co.uk

THE HONEYCOMB COMPANY - LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE

THE HONEYCOMB COMPANY LIMITED, incorporating Pennine Bee Farms, is an independent family business established in 1947. We are situated in a rural part of North West England, close to the M6 motorway network.
Our aim is to satisfy our customers with quality products and reliable service.

We specialise in packing honey and honey products and are also registered packers of Organic Honey. We have an extensive range of quality preserves and hand made biscuits all made to our own recipes.

www.honeycombcompany.co.uk

MOORHOUSE'S BREWERY - BURNLEY, LANCASHIRE

Moorhouse's Brewery was established in 1865 by William Moorhouse, a Burnley man who took great pride in his town and his craft. The Brewery remained in the Moorhouse family for generations and even today the owners maintain the traditions and values established all those years ago. Pendle Witches Brew is produced by craftsmen using traditional brewing techniques and equipment, some of which date back nearly a century. The name Pendle Witches Brew originates from Pendle Hill in Lancashire, a striking geographical feature in the shadow of the brewery, and an area steeped in legends of witchcraft that date back to 1580. Back then Witches Brew meant something very different from today.

http://www.moorhouses.co.uk/

BOWLAND BREWERY - BASHALL, LANCASHIRE

The Bowland Beer Company Ltd. started operating in April 2003, brewing on a one Brewers Barrel (BBL) plant in a store room at the Bashall Barn farm shop a few miles North West of Clitheroe. The brewery was moved to Bashall, England's smallest town, in late January and brewing started again in February 2004. Every aspect of the brewery business is continually reviewed in our efforts to produce beer that is loved by landlords and their customers. These efforts were rewarded in 2004 with a silver medal at the Peterborough beer festival and Best Bitter for Sawley Tempted at the Norfolk and Norwich festival

http://www.bowlandbrewery.com/default.aspx