The sausages at New Laithe Farm butchers in Crosshills are wonderful. The pork sausage on its own is a work of culinary art and his seasonal specials are always worth a try. My favourite was last Christmas's 'Rudolph's Revenge'. Venison with a very pleasant but possibly painful dose of hot chili peppers. :-)

My lad in Manchester found an interesting sounding food the other day, 'Manchester egg'. Like a Scotch egg but a core of pickled egg surrounded by black pudding. I will see if he can bring me one on his next visit.

DtG