Should one follow trend or tradition when dressing properly for a day in the field? Robert Gibbons offers his advice on what to wear for shooting. Looking to add to…
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The best beating dog: in the beating line
From rottweillers to poodles, David Tomlinson has encountered just about every breed of dog in the beating line. So which makes the best beating dog? He weighs up some of…
Apple, honey and carrot cake. Serve for shoot tea
For something satisfyingly rich yet perfectly sweet, Philippa Davis’ apple, honey and carrot cake is the ideal offering for shoot tea. For inspiration on what to do with the windfalls,…
Winners of The Field Gundog Awards 2020 announced
Every type of gundog entered The Field Gundog Awards 2020, in association with Chudleys. Our two new categories celebrated both the invaluable old hands and the promising next generation. We…
Partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine
Partridge is small, forgiving and the easiest game to cook of them all. So it is excellent for a little experimentation. We recommend Philippa Davis’ partridge, black pudding and sloe…
American heiresses: hunting, the haunt of the man-eating Delilah
Much has been documented on the invasion of American heiresses, or ‘Dollar Brides’, in British high society. And yet, less has been written about how crucial the hunting field was…
Blackcurrant clafoutis
Clafoutis is traditionally made with black cherries but, in Philippa Davis’ opinion, this twist on the classic using blackcurrants is far superior. This version of the fruity, French baked pud…
In praise of show-bred gundogs
If you are after a good shooting dog, the simple rules of the gundog world stipulate you must buy a pup from working-bred stock. But have we been too quick…
Palmier with anchovy, olive and parmesan
Social distancing needn’t scupper the shoot day lunch. Host a pandemic compliant picnic, says Philippa Davis. And kick off proceedings with these scrumptiously salty pastries. Palmier with anchovy, olive and…
How to make rosehip tea
As summer begins to turn into autumn, now is the time to harvest the rosehips. They will make excellent jams, jellies and marmalades but try The Field’s favourite for something…