The best shoot lunch can be hearty or meagre, on the hill or in the hut, stewed in port or fizzing with the best champagne. It all depends what fits…
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The Field’s guide to Christmas
Father Christmas may have his elves on hand but for us mere mortals, Christmas can become quite the festive frenzy. With presents to buy, cards to send and a festive…
Traditional British Puds
Even Agatha Christie’s most diehard fans would not claim that the title tale of the short-story collection she published in 1960 is her finest mystery. The Adventure of the Christmas…
Best Christmas Puddings chosen by The Field
A Christmas pudding is always a welcome addition to the feast and here’s our round-up of what we think are the best Christmas puddings around. However, if you want to…
Venison casserole with prunes, armagnac and crispy chestnuts
Recipe for venison casserole with prunes, armagnac and crispy chestnuts Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 300g shallots, peeled and sliced in half 8 whole medium garlic cloves, peeled 4 sticks…
Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy
Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy This recipe serves 2 Ingredients 2 whole oven ready partridges 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 80g cooking chorizo, cut into 1cm cubes…
Where to buy the best Christmas turkeys
Pick out the best Christmas turkey and you’ll be making your festive feast one to remember. Choose from The Field’s pick of the best Christmas turkeys. And have it delivered…
Recipes for slow-cooking game: pheasant, venison, partridge, lamb
Slow-cooking offers many advantages to the time-pressed cook and much of the game and venison we enjoy is perfect for a leisurely simmer in the oven over a few hours.…
The best festive fruitcakes for Christmas feasting
If you haven’t had time to make and ice a fruitcake for Christmas then never despair. We’ve sought out a selection of the best festive fruitcakes to feast on over…
The best Welsh shoots: some of the most challenging game shooting in the UK
With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK. The Welsh countryside has been shaped over the centuries…