Royal guns for sale at Sotheby’s
There will be royal guns for sale at Sotheby's in December. Gavin Gardner Ltd's sale of Modern & Vintage Sporting Guns & Rifles includes guns made for royalty and nobility A rare sporting gun...
View ArticleParsnip, thyme and honey soup with ginger crisps
This soup is perfect to put in a flask for an on-the-go lunch. Make Philippa Davis' parsnip, thyme and honey soup smooth or add ginger crisps as a toppingSmooth soup will never be dull with some added...
View ArticleDianas of the Chase side-saddle steeplechase 2015
The third running of the Dianas of the Chase side-saddle steeplechase will take place on 29 November. Whip crack away!The only side-saddle steeplechase in the world takes place in Leicestershire this...
View ArticleA rural bonkbuster. Why are the counties so frisky?
Whether it’s Jilly Cooper’s Riders, Poldark or the Canterbury Tales, the best bonkathons are firmly rural. Jill Grieve deconstructs the rural bonkbuster genreThe English countryside is the perfect...
View ArticleCavolo nero and chorizo broth
This broth is so warming and filling it can be a meal by itself. The egg adds extra richness to Philippa Davis's cavolo nero and chorizo brothThis broth is wonderfully warming on a chilly winter's...
View ArticleHow to make elderberry vodka
Elderberry vodka is a great way to make use of a bountiful elderberry harvest by keen pickers. These abundant, deep-hued and fragrant berries are ripe to make this hip flask classicMake good use of a...
View ArticleOld hunting songs: where to find them
Have you heard old hunting songs but want to know more about them? Find this book of old hunting songs to bring merriment to the field.Old hunting songs are wonderful to hear, echoing the traditions...
View ArticleCullen skink: the ultimate comfort soup
Save this soup for an extra cold winter's day, as cullen skink makes for the ultimate comfort soup. Have a go at Philippa Davis' recipeMake this warming soup on an extra chilly day. Cullen skink is so...
View ArticleHolt’s Auctioneers: rare guns for sale
Holt's Auctioneers are holding an auction of fine modern and antique guns on Thursday 10 December. Here are three of the rare sporting guns and rifles up for grabs The auction at Holt's on Thursday 10...
View ArticleHow to clean piano keys
The piano is a wonderful centrepiece in a family home. Keep yours in tip-top condition with our advice on how to clean piano keys Learn how to clean piano keys yourself to avoiding getting someone in...
View ArticleChristmas brownies with hazelnuts and cherries
A perfect alternative for those who don't like christmas pudding. Make these christmas brownies with hazelnuts and boozy cherries to please the whole family KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAChristmas...
View ArticleHow to cure colds with liquorice
Coughs, sneezes and sore throats can be hard to avoid as the winter months draw in. Find out how to cure colds with liquorice Liquorice syrup doesn't just cure colds, it's also great in cocktails,...
View ArticleHow to clean silver well
With Christmas fast approaching, knowing how to clean silver well is vital for the Christmas lunch. Get your best silver out for the in-laws this yearWith Christmas around the corner, knowing how to...
View ArticleHow to cook a three-bird roast
Skip the standard turkey this year and try a multi-bird roast. For the best Christmas lunch yet, find out how to cook a three-bird roast Cook a three-bird roast for your best Christmas lunch yet.Learn...
View ArticleSquash, pearl barley and pancetta soup
Meaty, chunky and filling, this hearty soup is perfect for a cold day. Have a go at Philippa Davis' squash, pearl barley and pancetta soupTry this warming soup on a really cold day. This squash, pearl...
View ArticleHow to make your own Christmas crackers
Learn how to make your own Christmas crackers this year. And fill them with the best goodies. It is surprisingly easy to make your own Christmas crackersDo you want to know how to make your own...
View ArticleHow to use an old fishing reel
Why keep an old fishing reel in a box when it's in good condition to use? Find out how to make use of an old fishing reelAn old fishing reel in good condition shouldn't be kept in a box.An old fishing...
View ArticleBiscotti with almonds and orange
Biscotti with almonds and orange is an Italian Christmas staple. Have a go at Mike Robinson's easy recipeHave a go at this Italian Christmas staple.Biscotti with almonds and orange are the perfect...
View ArticleThe top 10 best pheasant recipes
The season is underway now and there are birds to cook. The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes are suitable for every taste, from the stately to the sublime. The Top 10 best pheasant recipes need the...
View ArticleHow to buy a tank: a tracking good present
Struggling with Christmas present ideas? Roger Field suggests something smelly, noisy and armour-plated as he tells how to buy a tankIf you are looking for a unique Christmas gift, a tank might be the...
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