Whether you opt for goose, pork, partridge or pheasant for the festive feast this year, ensure the table is groaning with sides says Philippa Davis. This spiced pear and ginger…
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Fly-fishing in Patagonia: a Chilean adventure
Magnificent wild fish, pristine rivers and a truly remote region draws fly-fishers from all over the world to Chilean Patagonia. Adrian Dangar embarks on an adventure fly-fishing in Patagonia. For…
Brioche, fig, hazelnut and thyme stuffing
Even if the main event is a little smaller this year due to a depleted guest list, the table should be groaning with sides, says Philippa Davis. Follow this recipe…
Thomas Becket, the making of a saint
The shrine of Thomas Becket was the most popular pilgrimage destination in England until the Reformation, and his murder just after Christmas was a medieval shock. Yet prior to this…
How to cook the perfect goose
With smaller gatherings this year, the larder might not be so outrageously full but the centrepiece should still be impressive, says Philippa Davis. A depleted guest list calls for the…
Calligraphy: pictures in words
Really impress with your festive greetings this year. Top calligraphy artists share their secrets with Mary Skipwith on how to master the ink. Learn more about the symbols that appear…
Compulsory dog walking: laying down the law is barking
Should compulsory dog walking become law? Though a strong believer in the benefits of a daily walk, David Tomlinson argues that such legislation would be barking. Many use gundog whistles…
Moya Cherwayko, sporting Diana
Finding a good instructor was key for Moya Cherwayko. Now she not only competes, but has also founded a luxury shooting accessories company. For more sporting Dianas, seriously sporting women…
Partridge stroganoff with buttered pappardelle pasta
Game suppers don’t have to take an age to prepare, says Philippa Davis. This partridge stroganoff with buttered pappardelle pasta can be ready within 20 minutes. And yet it is…
January 2021
New year, sport on – classic retrieves and winter birds; The side-by-side – and why we want to shoot with one; A huntsman’s tale – sporting memories that abound with…