Query We have a very chewy young dog. We have never had such a chewer before. Shoes, coats, table and chair legs, and the bottom of cupboards have all fallen…
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A recipe for simnel cake
Let’s be honest, one of the most anticipated aspects of Easter celebrations is the food. And although tempting chocolate eggs are hard to resist, one true sign than Easter…
Slow cooked shoulder of mutton: Easter Sunday lunch
Easter doesn’t have to mean spring lamb. Why not try cooking this mouthwatering alternative recipe ? A slow cooked shoulder of mutton with roasted radishes, boozy potatoes and burnt butter…
Hare mythology: why we’re all mad for hares
Hares are surrounded by myth. The hare is an ancient and mystical creature, and its March courtship rituals are 'mad'
Sporting Artist: Georgea Blakey
At the end of a British winter it is hard to associate our dogs and horses with glamour, so the work of Georgea Blakey is like a ray of sunshine…
Our top 6 Easter recipes
The Field’s top six Easter recipes Easter is such a super time of year: a ray of sunshine (hopefully literally) after the restraint of Lent and the grey months of…
Dublin Coddle with game sausages
Originally made to use up leftovers like bacon and root vegetables, as well as stretch rations, the Dublin Coddle dates back to the 1700s. It apparently gained popularity with housewives…
Gardening: why narcissi are the real stars of spring
Spring colour Before you settle down to read this feature about daffodils and narcissi, be sure to take a look at some more colourful spring content from The Field. There’s…
Eostre and Easter. What are the origins of this Spring festival?
Before settling down to read about the origins of some of our Easter traditions, take a look at our guide to the most tempting Easter eggs and get your order…
April 2024
The redesigned April issue is our conservation special. Miles Malone talks to those battling to save the iconic turtle dove, while Jonathan Muir looks at a salmon survival project on…