Your first day’s driven shooting is invariably memorable. However, for one friend of mine this was for all the wrong reasons. The much-anticipated outing dawned cold and frosty, and it was still dark when he loaded up his elderly Land Rover with gun and dog. Unfortunately the vehicle refused to…
The best stalking bags are invaluable equpiment for a day on the hill. Dominic Griffith seeks out the best on the market. (Read: DSC1 is vital for anyone serious about stalking.) BEST STALKING BAGS An invitation to stalk brings with it the worry of what kit to carry and how…
Hot whisky, tea, cider and spice Serves 4 Ingredients 2 English breakfast teabags 700ml medium cider 3 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves 2 star anise 1 tbsp cardamom pods, lightly crushed 20g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1/2 nutmeg, grated 1 orange, zest peeled into thick strips then juiced 2-3…
How nice to see a weimaraner working.” It was a comment directed to me as a nervous novice in the beating line but I still remember this remark, made by a gun on a formal shoot near the Domesday village of Westerham in Kent. It was pleasing for three reasons.…
I love how the tart, fruity flavours of the rhubarb balance the bright acidity of lime and warming kick of rum. The rhubarb syrup makes enough for about six cocktails but I’ve given the recipe for one serving as it’s easier to scale as you wish. Rhubarb and rosemary daiquiri…
Don’t miss: Estate tours taking in the rugged landscapes of Glen Lyon in the comfort of the Fortingall Land Rover or renting e-bikes to explore the local trails. High teas, whisky tastings and gourmet picnics are also on offer. Good for: Highland charm, sporting options, enviable interiors. The Fortingall Tucked…
Stealth wealth is a thing of the past. Today bling is the thing and with it comes innovation, colour and texture in gunmaking. From introducing vibrant shades into the engraving process to new enamelling techniques and metalwork that resembles elephant hide, you could be forgiven for thinking Englishmen are pimping…
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…
