There’s nothing like a boozy hot chocolate enjoyed from a flask on a fresh, spring day in the field. Philippa Davis’ rich and spicy chocolate chaser is hard to beat…
Food and Drink
Red rum: a boozy concoction best for a flask
Philippa Davis’ red rum is a rhubarb, rum and ginger hot punch, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Best saved for the local point-to-point and enjoyed from a heated flask, follow…
Pea souper: soup for a flask
Something warming in a flask is required for fresh, spring days in the field. Enjoying soup on-the-go requires a smooth blend that is easy to pour and drink. Philippa Davis’…
Jaded apple: best for a flask
Whether it’s pigeon-shooting, an excursion to the local point-to-point or a brisk walk in the March air, fresh spring days require something warm to put in a flask and take…
Mary Berry’s steak and ale pie
Spring has not quite sprung and we’re still hankering after some proper, British comfort food. There is no better kitchen supper than Mary Berry’s steak and ale pie. Best enjoyed…
Partridge and root vegetable provençal tray bake
February can feel a challenge, but it is possible to cook with seasonal colour at this time of year. Philippa Davis’ partridge and root vegetable provençal tray bake is gloriously…
Game sausage and root vegetable hotpot with fresh horseradish
February can be a rather uninspiring time for the keen cook, with few seasonal ingredients. However, root vegetables are in abundance and work fantastically with the spoils of the shooting…
Crispy pheasant breast with parmesan and spiced root veg slaw
It can feel tricky to cook with seasonal produce in February, but we have root veg in abundance. Try Philippa Davis’ crispy pheasant breast with parmesan and spiced root veg…
The best way to cook pheasant breasts
Nothing is more disappointing than dry pheasant, though it’s a trap even experienced game cooks can fall in to with late-season birds. Follow The Field’s guide to the best way…
The top 7 best recipes for Burns Night
Take a whistle-stop tour through Scotland’s culinary history for Burns Night supper. The Field’s top 7 best recipes for Burns Night recommends the coast’s world-famous scallops to start and a…