It was around half a century in the making. Engraving took 2,915 hours and a decade was devoted to its production. The result is one of the most stunningly original rifles of all time. The ‘First Spear’ double rifle The seeds for the ‘First Spear’ double rifle were sown when…
Welsh cakes are quick to put together and cook. Studded with sweet currants and laced with fat, they make an enjoyable change to scones. Wondering what the difference is between Welsh cakes and scones? Well, my recipe for Welsh cakes uses a tea bag. (You’ll find Philippa’s recipes for scones…
Pheasant-leg confit with bay and juniper Ingredients Salt cure 4 bay leaves 2 tbsp rosemary 1 orange, zest only 1 tbsp juniper 1 tbsp black peppercorns 50g coarse sea salt 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped 2 medium shallots, peeled and roughly chopped Pheasant 8 pheasant legs 600g goose…
Korean-inspired fried partridge Sweet, spicy and ridiculously moreish, these nuggets of fried partridge breast will make an exciting addition to your regular repertoire. They are also a fun way to introduce newcomers to game. I like to serve mine with white rice and steamed greens, such as pak choi or…
“I’m a strong person and don’t muck about with what I need to say,” warns Dame Kiri Te Kanawa who, as a world-renowned soprano, is foremost associated with the gentility of opera. Her eyes sparkle warmly. “I put it down to my Māori heritage. My blood tribe, the Ngāti Porou,…
Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage. It originates from Calabria but we now also make some amazing versions here in the UK. I’m a particular fan of The Real Cure (Dorset) and Sunday Charcuterie (Suffolk), both of which are available online, but do look out for a local producer…
The featured gun this month is a Chapuis Armes Super Orion Artisan C140 sideplate, a fairly recent model from the firm and the sideplated version of the C135 (also an extra-finish gun). Chapuis has been owned by Beretta since 2019 and its guns are distributed here by GMK. The C140…
The Browning 825 Prestige was well suited to fast driven work
Ingredients: Butter-bean purée with parmesan, garlic and chilli 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large clove of garlic, peeled and finely chopped Pinch of chilli flakes 1 x 400g tin butter beans, drained and lightly rinsed 10g parmesan, grated, plus 1 tbsp extra to serve 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped Pheasant…
Given his reputation for humility, it comes as little surprise that three-time Formula One (F1) world champion Sir Jackie Stewart happily credits a long line of others for his success. What may raise an eyebrow, however, is the importance this energetic octogenarian sporting legend places on shooting. “It made my…
