IN A challenge with a unique difference, a group of foodies from across the county attended a workshop to discover how to make pork products.

The group spent the day at Clavelshay Barn Restaurant in North Petherton on April 26, along with award-winning restauranteur, Sue Milverton, and Donna Lucking of Countryfile fame.

Sue said: "Donna’s workshop gave an introduction to making sausages and salami at home and was ideal for those looking to explore the art.

"The idea was to inspire attendees to take ingredients and invent their own additive and preservative free sausages and salami.

"This hands-on workshop was led by Donna from Ellises Farm at Hemyock.

"Starting with choosing the right pork, and pig for that matter, she spoke about her experiences keeping free range, rare breed pigs and butchering the cuts for sausages."

Donna demonstrated the process of sausage production and how to string the sausages together.

Those who attended were given the opportunity to get involved and have a go at making some sausages to take home.

The event is part of a series of regular workshops and cookery classes at Clavelshay Barn Restaurant.

To find out more, call 01278 662629 or visit www.clavelshaybarn.co.uk