August - or Chistmas at Relish !

A strange couple of weeks, we are busy making Christmas orders for people whilst the sun is shining outside and although not quite the 42 degree heat in the kitchen of a few weeks back it is still a lovely summer, the news is full of people complaining about the lack of the BBQ summer, but here in the Lake District we have eaten outside more often than inside this summer, so for once we are having a good summer, yes we have had some torrential downpours, I even struggled to get through the floods in my mini last week, but it lasted a day, made the news and then returned to the sunshine and showers that we are getting used to. Jingle Bells

Hawkshead Show will return in a couple of weeks, (18th August) having been rained off for the last two years, fingers are crossed that this will be OK. Children and adults all around the area are busy planning their entries in readiness for the big event. We will be having our usual stand (no5) and as it is 10 years this year since we rolled out our very first jar, we will have a special hamper prize draw on offer, no purchase necessary, just come along and add your name to the box for a chance to win it. It's a great day out so if you are out and about in the Lakes on the 18th please come and say hello.

Maria