Is it going to be your 4×4 that has a group clustered around it at picnic time? Will your point-to-point picnic be the ultimate? Follow our advice and you’ll have…
Food and Drink
How to use the Christmas leftovers
With the main event out of the way, the fun can start with your leftovers. There’s no need to let the festive fare go to waste or to start a…
Christmas ham: cured for Christmas
If you have the family descending this Christmas, have a ham to hand. Gleaming and studded with cloves, a Christmas ham is excellent for the Christmas Eve supper, breakfast with…
Goose or turkey? The battle of the birds
Eleanor Doughty in defence of the goose Ding ding ding! The Christmas birds are in the ring. Goose or turkey? I know whose corner I’m in: the goose. Or, as…
Pheasant casserole with tomato, Dijon and cheesy triangles
As a guest there is much to enjoy about an invitation to spend the weekend in the country. Cosy, made-up bedrooms; arranged entertainment; and an array of feasts prepared by…
Where to buy the best Christmas turkeys
The shop shelves may offer a large choice, but picking out the best Christmas turkey will make your festive feast one to remember. Choose from The Field’s pick of the…
Three best pumpkin recipes to try this Halloween
Ensure your Halloween lantern is devoured rather than dumped with our best pumpkin recipes. From a savoury pumpkin pie guaranteed to impress to simple yet scrumptious muffins, what use will…
Best Hampers
There is a rich array of luxury hampers on the market to cater for every taste from cheese lovers and wine buffs to those who can’t resist anything chocolatey. Furthermore,…
Spicy crispy pheasant balls with tahini dip
These tasty morsels make a fantastic canapé, starter or elevenses and will surely please the fussiest gun or guest. SPICY CRISPY PHEASANT BALLS WITH TAHINI DIP Ingredients Makes 12 balls…
Raspberry, almond and oat crumble cake
This moist, flavourful cake will keep well for a couple of days if kept in a container stored in a cool, dark place. I use Scottish crowdie, which is a…