Some Things are Just Too Good Not to Share
When we first discovered Dr Oats earlier this year we were pleasantly surprised at these meal/drinks - and even more surprised to learn that they contained all the goodness of wholegrain oats. Dr. Oats is a new brand launching it's first product, a nutritious fruit and oat blend available in three fabulous flavours. Chilled, healthy blends of fruits and oats that are free from artificial ingredients, wheat, dairy and soya. Dr. Oats Fruit and Oat blends use only 'not from concentrate' (NFC) fruit and premium wholegrain oats, offering natural slow release energy and goodness all packed into a single 250ml serving. 
If you are looking for something a little naughty and like marshmallow then you will love the Art of Mallow Gourmet Marshmallow. Hand crafted gourmet marshmallows like you have never tasted before, Art of Mallow has created a light and dreamy sweet treat to get excited about. Hand-crafted in Leeds by Philippa Quayle, in flavour combinations to surprise and delight your taste buds, these are marshmallows like you have never known before. Order online direct from www.artofmallow.co.uk Follow @artofmallow
Newly emerging company, The Little Mill, is run by Robert Mosse and his father. They have been making stone-ground wholemeal for bakeries in Ireland for many years and as millers they naturally have a passion for baking. They wanted to share some of their great recipes with everyone so they have recently started making baking mixes for quick and simple home baking. They have put together a range of their favourites, blended them into mixes and packed them into little bags ready for you to finish off at home. We taste tested their ware at the Speciality & Fine Foods Fair and think that if this is a sample of things to come then we are definitely looking forward to more. Keep an eye out for the launch of their online shop at www.thelittlemill.ie
Charlotte Aasa-Morrris, sales manager at British Cassis, drew us in with a delightful range from British Cassis. Producing excellent quality cassis, framboise, poire and fraise in Herefordshire, these award-winning alcoholic mixer drinks are made with local fruit juices from the beautiful Herefordshire/ Welsh Borders. Available to buy online at www.britishcassis.co.uk 
Continuing the berry/alcohol theme, at Berry Good they mix it up a bit with vodka and gin! About 20 miles away from John O Groats, the county of Caithness is home to Tiree Cottage, where Berry Good is produced by a small, dedicated team headed by Jill Brown. Their Straight Strawberry Vodka and Raspberry Gin were both awarded two gold stars each in the Guild of Fine Food, Great Taste Awards 2012 - making them the highest placed/awarded Strawberry Vodka and Raspberry Gin in the UK. And if you are looking for Berry Good cocktail ideas then you will find plenty at www.berry-good.co.uk Follow @jillyberrygood
Another type of liquid, but without the alcohol, came in the form of Rod and Ben's. Made with produce from their award-winning Devon farm, the soups on offer are substantial, tasty and full of organic ingredients. If you are looking for a soup with a bit more substance then pop over to www.rodandbens.com to find a local stockist near you. Follow @RodandBens
With many more emerging companies and already established traders available it pays to shop around and look for something a little bit different to make your weekly shop that much more interesting.