Arriving with gifts is a given when you’re invited to stay at Christmas. Gifts for the man of the house, the lady and assorted sprogs. (Read our definitive Christmas gift guide here for ideas.) However a well-chosen present to imbibe or feast upon will see you race straight to the…
As the fridge and cupboards fill with yuletide fare ensure your cellar is ready for the Christmas celebrations.
Six of the best ports chosen by Jonathan Ray Croft Pink Port (£12.75 per 50cl) The Whisky Exchange No, don’t laugh: pink port is light, fresh, vibrant and gloriously tasty served chilled. Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port (£14.50 per 75cl) Waitrose The original white port, sublime when served with tonic,…
Sometimes the most appreciated, useful or just plain fun gifts are not the most expensive. If you’re looking for inspiration, The Field‘s guide to the best Christmas presents under £50 is here. You might also find our Christmas gift guide for men handy and our full Christmas gift guide. The…
It was at Labour’s annual party conference a quarter of a century ago that the mask slipped. With an election looming, Tony Blair was again pledging to ban foxhunting. The Prime Minister, wary of needlessly offending rural voters, was judicious in the words he chose. But his deputy, the late…
At a time when the main food source was derived from anything that swam, ran or flew, the art of carving and how to carve meat was elevated to become part of the code of chivalry, with a language as complicated as that of hawking. Every species of fur, fish…
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 best on your sporting day. But, it’s not all about lunch. Ensure you look the part too with our what…
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 feast to plan, shortcuts and simple methods are absolutely necessary. Fortunately, The Field has the answer to every Christmassy question.…
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 Pudding does, however, contain her most delightful description of a dessert. Sitting down to Christmas dinner, Hercule Poirot is confronted…
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 offer an alternative to Christmas pudding, take a look at our five recipes here, from Christmas brownies to a chocolate…
