Pheasant massaman curry Curry paste 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 5 cloves 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground cardamom seeds ½ tsp chilli flakes 150g peeled shallots, roughly chopped 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 stick of lemongrass, peeled and roughly chopped 20g peeled galangal or…
Sacred Organic sloes macerated for more than two years with an extra juniper shot added before bottling. £38.85 Sacred Spirits Foxdenton Paler and drier than many sloe gins and bursting with plummy sweetness. £29.50 Foxdenton Estate Shots & Company Luxurious gin in an eye-catching and elegant, refillable shotgun cartridge-shaped bottle.…
Provencal-style slow-cooked venison Ingredients 1kg venison haunch, diced 4 tbsp oil 2 large red onions, chopped into 2cm dice 3 large carrots, sliced into 2cm-thick discs 3 sticks celery, chopped into 3cm length pieces 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp dried rosemary 1 tbsp thyme 4…
The 28-bore is enjoying something of a renaissance. Once deemed only for young shots and lady guns, it now has a growing band of enthusiasts of all ages and sexes. Effective for clays and game at sensible ranges, it is also great fun to use. Indeed, I know of no…
Before I leave the Cotswold home of the eventer Harry Meade, he dashes up the stairs, three at a time, and returns clutching a vintage Pony Club manual. Inside are black-and-white photos of his late father, three-time Olympic gold medallist Richard Meade, illustrating how an eventer should correctly dress: the…
The best winter drinks for when there is a chill in the air
When entertaining over a couple of days it is a good idea to keep some of your feast relatively light. This recipe is inspired by ceviche, a Latin American dish that usually involves briefly ‘cooking’ fish in lime juice. As it is sometimes a challenge to get fish that’s safe…
A decline in the grey partridge population has left them scarce, only to be found on traditional partridge manors and the opportunity to shoot wild English partridges is now only for a very lucky few. The smaller redleg partridge tends to be the main quarry of today. The redleg partridge…
A Field reader writes “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 victim. Friends have recommended an array of hot condiments, all of which have failed. How can we…
After months of training your young gun dog, it is understandable that you want to take it on its first shoot. But beware the pitfalls.
