Pheasant, chorizo and ‘feta’ hand pies

These handheld pies are big on flavour, and I find the ‘feta’ cheese creates an excellent balance with the meaty, spicy pheasant and chorizo. Here in the UK we make some outstanding, crumbly Mediterranean-style cheeses but as the term ‘feta’ has PDO [protected designation of origin] status we have to…

braised lamb neck

Braised lamb neck with potatoes, spring vegetables and yoghurt Ingredients Lamb 800g lamb neck 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 200g peeled shallots, halved lengthways 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved 500ml dry cider Potatoes 800g potatoes 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp sherry vinegar 4 spring…

Simulated shooting house parties

Why you might want to organise a simulated game shooting house party How to repay hospitality? It is a perennial question for most guns and a nagging, guilt-laden one for the impecunious town gun trying to balance the mortgage and family commitments. “Budget = x; better make that x-y if…

The Connaught hotel exterioer

There are few places that one might want to retire to after the jolly highs of a Field Macnab Dinner. But after the morning after the night before it was to the elegant tranquillity of The Connaught on Carlos Place in Mayfair that we repaired, ready to be restored. It…

Six of the best rosés PATO TORRENTE ROSÉ From Chile, a fresh ‘n’ fruity, dry to off-dry Cab/Shiraz rosé that slips down daftly easily. MIRABEAU LA FOLIE SPARKLING ROSÉ As uncomplicated and as joyful a pink fizz as you’ll find. Picnic perfect. SIMPSONS ESTATE RAILWAY HILL ROSÉ A glorious still…

fishing hipflask

Need to buy a gift for somebody who loves fishing? Look no further. You might also like to read our guide to the best fishing books and useful fishing kit. OUR SELECTION OF GREAT FISHING PRODUCTS HIP FLASK GLAZE AND GORDON Smathers & Branson’s signature needlepoint made from French cotton…