There are several bartenders across the US who claim to have invented the Cosmopolitan in the 1970s or 1980s, from Cheryl Cook in Miami to Toby Cecchini in New York. Although not quite as boozy as the cocktail this sorbet is light, fruity and refreshing. Depending on the crowd, I…
Thought to hail from the Midwest, sloppy joes are an all-American classic made with beef. My recipe gives them a British twist by using wild venison, which brings a rich, gamey depth. I like to finish mine with a few crunchy crisps tucked inside. Serves 8. (Find more venison recipes…
Would you ride in a driverless car? If the answer is ‘no’ you’re far from alone: fewer than a quarter of all road users say they would trust a driverless car or feel comfortable travelling in one. We’ll soon have the chance to decide for ourselves. Trials of ‘robotaxis’ will…
Racing presenters roving the pre-parade ring are never happier than to spot Lucinda Russell. With corkscrew curly hair and time for everyone, no one exudes more enjoyment for their sport. A licensed trainer now for 30 years, with 1,095 winners to her name, Russell is one of only two Scots…
The spotlight is on the new Holland & Holland (H&H) Takedown Magazine Rifle in .375 H&H belted magnum – still one of the most versatile and applauded big-game cartridges ever to be developed. The .300 H&H (based on the same case) is another interesting, and famously accurate, option for the…
Venison pasanda is a useful way to use up your freezer stash. Venison pasanda recipe Venison marinade 80g plain yoghurt 2 tsp dried cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tsp ground cardamom seeds ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1…
Mid-March weather fluctuates between icy gales, downpours or more clement weather. This can make what to wear for the Cheltenham Festival a thorny problem. The key is to be prepared for both ends of the spectrum and have layers. Bear in mind, this isn’t Ascot or even Aintree. The following…
Good for: Racing fans, shooting parties, stately home visits. In days gone by you might have found Spectator ‘Low Life’ columnist Jeffrey Bernard being propped up by the bar, and legendary Daily Express racing tipster Charles ‘The Scout’ Benson lounging on a banquette in the dining room. Next to them,…
Following a year when completed Macnabs were as rare as grouse’s teeth, 2025 provided a bumper crop with 20 Macnabbers successfully taking their inspiration from John Buchan’s sporting trio: Palliser-Yeates, Leithen and Lamancha. From the Cairngorms to the Outer Hebrides and Canada, keen sportsmen chased fin, feather and fur with…
With their light, crispy layers of buttery pastry, vol-au-vents are best eaten in the great outdoors. You can start from scratch with the cases but no one will judge you for using shop-bought ones (though sadly these often don’t come with the pastry ‘hats’). When taking these coronation pheasant vol-au-vents…
