7 best game recipes for Great British Game Week
Great British Game Week is back for its fourth year from 20-26 November, so use our 7 best game recipes for a week of wild suppersShow the many different ways you can serve game with our pheasant...
View ArticleThe best country Christmas cards for sporting festive cheer
Spread suitably sporting festive cheer this Christmas with The Field's pick of the best country Christmas cards for 2017. And support some cracking causes while you're at it'The Ambush' by Loon is one...
View ArticleStir-Up Sunday: stir up, we beseech thee
Preceding many of our Victorian yuletide traditions, the Christmas pudding has its origins in pottage – and now is the time to get stirring, says Ettie Neil-GallacherThe traditional finale to a festive...
View ArticleThe best Christmas pudding and brandy butter recipes
It's yuletide tradition and best homemade. Try Ettie Neil-Gallacher's best Christmas pudding and brandy butter recipes to really impress this Christmas. There's only one rule: no microwavesAttempt your...
View ArticleSporting Dianas: Philippa Holland
Often seen riding sidesaddle behind hounds when she’s not designing fine jewellery, Philippa Holland's love of racing inspired this month’s Dianas of the Chase raceYoga is fantastic for flexibility,...
View ArticlePartridge, parsnip, sweet onion and gruyere crostata
A crown-like tart filled with game is a fantastic addition to the Christmas spread. Serve for a light supper or as part of the festive menuIntroduce game to your Christmas menu to encourage guests to...
View ArticleThe name game: how to name a gundog
With human monikers, makes of gun or even gamebirds used to identify gundogs, David Tomlinson prefers the simplicity of the hunt system for naming foxhoundsThe naming system used by foxhound packs is...
View ArticleWhere to buy the best Christmas turkeys
There's much to think about when it comes to the festive feast, but none more so than the centrepiece. Choose the best Christmas turkey from The Field's selection - delivered straight to your front...
View ArticleLuci Maclaren, sporting artist
Luci Maclaren depicts traditional sporting scenes in a vibrant, contemporary style. But how little paint can she use? By Janet Menzies Pace, oil on linen.Luci Maclaren uses a unique, contemporary style...
View ArticleLog from the black forest
Something sweet is essential at Christmas time. For a spectacular festive dessert, make a traditional chocolate yule log inspired by a black forest gateau. This log from the black forest is a...
View ArticleWinter solstice traditions: a bleak but beautiful mid winter
Cold and barren it may be but colourful traditions around the Solstice – expertly adopted by the Christian Church – make this a time of hope and glory, says Sir Johnny ScottThe ghostly sound of tawny...
View Article6 best Christmas puddings. No stirring required
If you plan to flambé a pud this Christmas without the exertion of wielding a wooden spoon first, then there's no shame in shop bought. Take your pick from the 6 best Christmas puddings on sale this...
View ArticleBehold, angels: the origin of angels
They are an integral part of our Christmas tradition, yet angels pre-date Christianity, says Ed West. What is the origin and role of these mythical messengers? Angels provide a rich inspiration for...
View ArticleRoyal coat of arms: spotted nave gazing
Royal Arms are one of the intriguing things you might notice if your mind wanders during the sermon. But where did the royal coat of arms originate and how did they develop? Stephen Slater explains The...
View ArticleHome-cured salmon with sherry, dill and cranberries
Give the Nordic dish gravlax a festive twist to serve as a simple, pre-ahead starter or even as a canapé on the big day. Try Philippa Davis' home-cured salmon with sherry, dill and cranberriesTry this...
View ArticleThe Field’s Christmas gift guide for sprogs
If you are playing Father Christmas for a sporting small, take the stress out of stocking stuffing with The Field's Christmas gift guide for sprogsA handy speaker, motoring fun on small-scale and a...
View ArticleTurkey tacos. Exotic flavours for Christmas leftovers
Add exotic flavours to your Christmas lunch leftovers when you can't face yet another turkey sandwich. Philippa Davis' turkey tacos make a delicious supper when you still have turkey to polish upAdd...
View ArticleHow to prepare the best Christmas cheeseboard
After decades of limited choice, consumers have countless cheeses to contemplate. But can traditional and artisan coexist on the festive cheeseboard?Christmas is a good time to try different cheeses.No...
View ArticleThe Field’s Christmas gift guide for dogs
Once the stocking stuffers and Christmas presents have been bought, don't forget about your field companion. The Field's Christmas gift guide for dogs includes the very best practical presents for...
View ArticleThe Field’s favourite dogs in the snow
As the snow continues to fall across the country, cancelling sport and causing chaos, our canine companions are still having a great time - as shown by this gallery of pictures sent in by Field...
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