The Irish terrier has been described many ways historically: the farmer’s friend, the poor man’s sentinel and the gentleman’s favourite. In Ireland he’s often known as the ‘red devil’, so…
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Luxury Advent Calendars – we pick out some of the best
The origin of the paper advent calendar is credited to German publisher Gerhard Lang in the early 1900s. He was inspired by his mother sewing 24 biscuits into the lid…
Tarragon pheasant, mushroom and leek cobbler with yoghurt and cheese scones
Tarragon pheasant, mushroom and leek cobbler with yoghurt and cheese scones Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp salted butter 8 skinless pheasant breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks 4 medium…
Walked-up days: rough and ready
Dear Freddie, I am delighted to hear you have an invitation to a rough day just before Christmas.Some of my happiest shooting memories have been of rough days over dogs…
How healthy is your river?
Whether anglers or simply Field-loving folk, we’re all aware that the rivers of the UK are in a state that ranges from poor to dire and that barely any are…
Slow-cooked venison in barbecue sauce with winter coleslaw
Slow-cooked venison in barbecue sauce with winter coleslaw Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 1.6kg bone-in venison haunch 2 large red onions, peeled and sliced 4 bay leaves 20g coriander, roughly…
The Field interview: Phil Spencer
Perhaps it’s unsurprising that we start in the boot room: if anyone knows what your home says about you, it’s Phil Spencer. And this one is a peach, crammed with…
Cranberry and sloe gin chocolate truffles
Cranberry and sloe gin chocolate truffles These truffles are one of my favourite festive treats, not just as a gift to give but also for myself. They are surprisingly simple…
Chamberlain vintage side-by-side
This test gun is not our usual fare, being an intriguing Edwin Chamberlain back-action, seven-pin sidelock ejector side-by-side made circa 1900 (somewhere between 1896 and 1904 from the proof marks).…
December 2025
It’s that time of year again: when The Field’s famous Christmas number wings its way to homes across the land, heralding the countdown to yuletide celebrations. It’s packed with festive sport,…