The Lighted Window by Peter Davidson The subtitle of this meditative, lyrical, affecting work is ‘Evening Walks Remembered’, and there is indeed a rambling quality to it – in the best sense. For what Peter Davidson is undertaking here is a cultural, philosophical and intellectual meander around the motif of…
What is good chocolate? The scientifically-based Zoe study says: “Dark chocolate is particularly beneficial for your gut. It provides fuel and promotes the growth of some of the gut’s “good” bacteria. ..Dark chocolate has several times more antioxidants than green tea or red wine. And it contains substances that may help lower…
Hattie Ellis selects the best eggs, with the richest, most golden yolks and entirely irresistable pastel shells. BEST EGGS Easter helps us appreciate the egg. Loaded with springtime symbolism, it epitomises the emergence of new life. In the days when Lent fasting meant no eggs for 40 days and nights,…
Suiting all social occasions from the field to Fulham, a true country gentleman knows the importance of owning a good pair of corduroy trousers. Their warmth and durability have seen these trousers have weather the elements and earn themselves a permanent place in the countryman’s wardrobe. Corduroy first became popular…
At this time of year shooting types are taking a look at their kit; repairing, mending and deciding what will need replacing. It’s inevitable that a favourite wax jacket will sustain wear and tear from a busy shooting season. But there’s no need to dispose of just yet – one…
The best fountain pens are a hand held luxury and are a gift for life. When the post arrives it’s always the hand-written envelopes we reach for first. (Read our love letter to postage stamps.) Finding the best fountain pens The best way to find the pen for you is…
Names of the Fish by Chris McCully Have you ever stopped to reflect on why a trout is thus called when it could have been saddled with something else entirely? A shoat? A ruff? Even if you haven’t, Chris McCully makes a powerful case here for his belief that “cultural…
Nothing quite says 'thank you' like bespoke stationery. Letters on high-quality paper make a lasting impression, so update your stationery staples.
After Christmas you may be overloaded with goodies but still missing that one thing that may have slipped through the gap or got lost on the list. We show you exactly where you can put your hands on kit to covet. KIT TO COVET WATERPROOF TROUSERS LAKSEN Waterproof, windproof and…
IT can be trying to find the right place to stay in London; too corporate, too poky, too faceless. But there is one place that seems to encourage a head nod of universal approval: The Goring. A quick straw poll elicited enthusiasm from everyone to whom the name was mentioned.…
