Try something other than lamb this Easter, encourages Philippa Davis, with this venison spiedini with crushed buttered potatoes, watercress and pecorino and lemon dressing. Turn your attention to UK venison…
The Field
The Field’s guide to the next hunting season
Now is the time to plan a bucket-list season for brighter days ahead, says Sarah Kate Byrne, in her guide to the next hunting season. Make sure you read The…
Pecan praline chocolate fudge cake
Though it’s fun to switch up traditions, one musn’t be without chocolate at Easter says Philippa Davis. This pecan praline chocolate fudge cake is guaranteed to please the troops. For…
Gundog kennels: the ins and outs of kennelling
Whether working dogs should live in or out in gundog kennels has always been a divisive subject. But now with thefts at an all-time high, safety must be put first,…
Susan Oakes, sporting Diana
Having inherited a love for horses from both of her parents, Susan Oakes has been riding side-saddle since she was four – and now holds the side-saddle puissance record as…
Sporting Wagers: the Grand National
Bookmaker Fitzdares rounds up the fairy tale stories from jump racing's showpiece as well as those against-the-odds victories
April 2021
Terrier tradition – the history of our sporting friends; Guns in a Cornish garden – exceptional sport amid rare plants a Caerhays; Staycation sorted – the ultimate tour of racing’s…
Steamed pheasant breast en papillote
Steamed food has a bad reputation, and Philippa Davis is on a mission to put this right. Her steamed pheasant breast en papillote with cider, black garlic butter and spring…
Gundog training at home: adapt to suit circumstances
After a tricky on-again-off-again shooting season, don’t let your gundog training lose focus. Janet Menzies offers her tips on gundog training at home, to ensure your shoot day companion is…
Orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote
Steamed food has a bad reputation, but it doesn’t have to be flavour-less and fun-free, insists Philippa Davis. This orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote is the…