This is a really marvellous website created by those who really take their haggis seriously. As I'm married to a Scot and have been to Scotland many times I understand how important this dish is up North and I'm sure that there are many Scots elsewhere who will be delighted to find it here. You can order The Chieftan, described as 'The Haggis of all Haggis', Smoked Monarch, made from Venison, black and white pudding, fruit pudding and the famous Clootie Dumpling made with golden syrup, currants and sultanas. Definitely forget about the calories with that one.

With its famous name and lovely packaging anything from Fortnum and Mason is a pleasure to buy and receive. (NO, they're not paying me to say that, I really mean it). On their website you can buy food and drink (think fois gras, smoked salmon, caviar and champagne) and their marvellous teas plus an eclectic range of gifts including hip flasks and albums for men and jewellery and accessories for women. Most items can be delivered all over the World. Don't expect anything to be cheap, here we're talking about real luxury but don't let that put you off.

For those who love cooking and good food and only want to use the best don't miss this wonderful site offering special olive oils (and other pantry goods). You’ll find olive oils infused with basil, lemon and chilli or pepper, mandarin and truffles plus information and advice on how to use them and which foods they complement. Also some very attractive gift selections. They’ll deliver throughout Europe and you need to allow ten days for your order to arrive

Did you know that the Mexicans have been cooking with chiles / chillies for over 7000 years, and that they name their chillies lovingly according to their shape or taste. Ancho chiles (wide) are named because of their broad shoulders and has a sweet fruity flavour. Piquin chiles (little flea) are blisteringly hot and flea shaped. Chipotle chiles on the other hand are spicy jalapenos that have been smoked to a deep richness and Habanero chiles (from Havana) are deliciously fruity and viciously hot. On this website you can buy all these and more, including tortillas, Mexican oregano, chocolate plus their own range of sauces and salsas.

The Spice Shop offers a range of over 2,500 herbs and spices and is the only shop of its type in the UK. Many chefs and famous TV cooks frequent the shop and draw upon owner Birgit Erath's skills as a source of inspiration and recipe ideas.

To make life easy, they have put together a number of spice bundles that relate to TV cooks and their programmes. So if you are following Delia Smith or Jamie Olvier at the moment then in the Celebrity Cooks section below you can order all the recommended spices in one easy package. Clever or what?

You've probably already tasted their ingredients in your local Chinese restaurant and now you can buy everything you need to create the perfect Chinese meal at home. Select from their sauces, seasonings and condiments, rice and noodles and tinned and preserved foods and you can also buy from their selection of well priced steamers and woks, Chinese tableware and cookbooks. You can also use their Easy Shop to take you straight to the most popular items (as there really is lots to choose from).

Bart is a well known name for herbs and spices, and now you can visit their online food hall and buy everything in just a few clicks. They offer a very good range, including their basic collection, plus spice blends such as Creole and Cajun seasoning, coconut and chillies and Thai and fish sauces. You can also dip into their deli and find Amarillo chillies and chilli flakes, curry powder and Harissa paste, saffron and star anise.

What's really special about this website, other than the friendly way in which it all comes across, is the amount of information given on every item it sells. That's not to say that there's too much, but everything is written by someone who obviously not only knows their products, but also enjoys using them. So. You'll find salt and pepper, a wide choice of mills, pestles and mortars plus herbs and spices, spice grinders, spice boxes and gift sets.

If you like your dishes to be spiced up and you like the unusual on your table then take a look at this site offering hot everything from sauces, salsas and 'pepperphernalia'. Try 'ass kickin' peach rum salsa' or 'crazy charlie marinade and stirfry'. Be warned, their 'mega death' sauce must be diluted. Don't even think of trying it without and don’t think it’ll be fun to play a trick on someone and get them to try this neat. It can burn your mouth. Seriously.

Founded in 1927 by herbalist and writer Hilda Leyel, Culpeper is now the oldest chain of herbal shops in the UK. You'll find a diverse range of products including candles and skincare, as well as the mainstream range of herbs and spices, sauces, chutneys and mustards. Oh yes, and if you have a sweet tooth, you'll also find Culpepper sweets, honeys and preserves. A really attractive site.

The Japanese Kitchen is based in The Japanese Culture Shop in London and for your next Sushi Party you should definitely take a look at their online shop where you'll find all the essential ingredients of Japanese cuisine including Miso Pastes, Sushi ingredients, Udon & Soba Noodles, Panko Breadcrumbs, Mirin, Pickles, Ginger, Green Teas, Confectionery, Rice Crackers, Seaweeds, Soy Sauces, & Wasabi. It may be simpler to visit your nearest Yo Sushi but far more fun to make your own. They deliver Worldwide.

If you're fond of Indian food and you already cook it yourself, or you'd like to try, then take a look at this brightly coloured website specialising in everything for Indian cuisine, including spices and chutneys, curry mixes and curry kits, all all types of speciality Indian groceries. They also give some simple curry recipes to complement the curry kits they offer and you can click through their links page to find more recipes and information.

Everything you'd expect here for great Indian cooking, including an excellent selection of (well photographed) pulses and lentils, pickles and chutneys, appetizers, drinks and beverages. They also offer kitchen and tableware such as balti dishes and pickle servers plus gift baskets such as The Pickle Basket and Delux Indian Spice Basket. One of the great things about this website is the amount of information, plus their constantly updated recipe section.

There's a great selection of herbs and spices from around the World here, with a vast selection, where you're best to know what you're looking for and use their search facility if you want to find something quickly. There are dried herbs and spices, pickles, chutneys and pastes, specific areas for Thai, Malay and Chinese foods and spices, fresh chillies, garlic and ginger, all types of salts and peppers and nuts, pulses and lentils. I'll say it again. You really need to know what you want and then search. You'll see why.

This is a really attractive website offering a wide choice of organic salts and peppers, herbs and spices sourced directly from the producers, from succulent vanilla to the heady Herbs de Provence. Steenbergs were the first company offering Fairtrade spices in the UK and you can find their new organic Fairtrade vanilla extract and home baking range here as well as Peace (black) and green tea. Most of the herbs and spices are offered in three or four different sizes of jars but if you want a specially large quantity then just send them an email or call them.

If your normal thought when buying olive oil is to buy Italian you should have another think. Elanthy supply (with free UK delivery) the highest quality olive oil from Greece. The service is really excellent and the prices will probably take you by surprise, particularly if, like us, you use quite a lot. You can also buy balsamic vinegar and Maldon sea salt here, plus Pommery mustard and olive oil based soaps. Give them a try.

You know, those delicious little bit size nibbles that you have at drinks parties, that used to be quite simple and now are more and more complicated using ingredients such as lobster, foie gras, tapenade and pastrami. At Canapeum you just calculate how many canapes you need then choose which ones you want to order. Prices range from reasonable to quite expensive but when you think of all that fiddling in the kitchen you won't have to do at your next party you may well think them worth a go. The food certainly looks absolutely delicious. Call to order.