A proper Cumberland rum butter recipe — dark rum, brown sugar and butter — plus the best ways to serve this rich Cumbrian spread.

Herdwick lamb rewards careful cooking and punishes guesswork. These five common mistakes explain most dry, tough or bland results — and how to fix them.

Build a proper Cumbrian picnic hamper with local cheeses, breads, chutneys and sweet treats, chosen season by season with practical packing tips.