... in lots of areas really.  However over the past fortnight I have been getting agitated about getting some preserving done.  Things have not gone well this year on that front, mostly due to me being unwell and not up to doing anything.  There is  however still plenty of time left to do so with the access to resources I have locally.  I also have a lot of fruit from last year still in the freezer and on the Pantry shelf. My resources also encompass/include some of the supermarkets, Lay-by sellers, smaller shops, Farm shops.  Unfortunately I do not have access to a proper market.  I am however picking and choosing what ingredients I do buy in.  I tend not to buy in quantity from anyone supplier these days and cherry pick those items I do buy in.  I very much buy the ingredients that we eat.  At the end of the day you have to make the most of what is available to you, and when you can get hold of it.  Last year I did not come ...