Best proposals in the field
What could be more romantic than the best proposals in the field? Alexandra Henton has said yesUp went the ring, down went the knee and yes was the answer.For proper country sorts, the best proposals...
View ArticleThe Field’s Valentine’s Day menu
Whether you are eating "a deux" or feeding a crowd on the 14 February, Sarah Pratley picks The Field's Valentine's Day menu, which is guaranteed to impressWoo your beau with our salty sweet dessert...
View ArticlePoint to Point fixtures: February 2018
Point to Point fixtures for February 2018. There may be a chill in the air but the racing is bound to heat things up. Find your local Point to PointEnjoy the thrills and spills at your local Point to...
View ArticleRange Rover Velar. A stylish, medium-sized SUV
Land Rover’s latest medium-sized SUV is a fantastic package, enthuses Charlie Flindt, although it did have some interesting innovations – and a beardThe Range Rover Velar is the epitome of the modern...
View ArticleHow to make the best gravy for pheasant
Roast pheasant is a staple recipe for any keen game chef, so an equally excellent gravy is essential. Our recipe for the best gravy for pheasant is quick, simple and deliciousWhether you like a rich,...
View ArticleFree range hens: home on the range
In addition to producing golden yolks and happy hens, an enhanced range can benefit bees, wild birds and the environment, as Tim Field explainsLetting hens range promotes natural behaviour and helps to...
View ArticleSpanish partridge: Juan’s more into the breeks
The Spanish love British shooting parties and a new venture, started by an Englishman, has made their driven partridges more affordable, as Jonathan Young discoversTom Payne takes an early bird on the...
View ArticlePoint to point fixtures: March 2018
Point to point fixtures for March 2018. The calendar is filling up with point to point racing dates countrywideStay a nose in front this season with our point to point fixtures list.Point to point...
View ArticleWorcestershire Hunt naked charity calendar 2018
No-one knows how to have a ball and raise funds quite like the hunting community. The Worcestershire Hunt are the latest to bare all to keep the air ambulance flyingThe Worcestershire Hunt know how to...
View ArticleGerman drag hunting: a cover version of hunting in Germany
Since the ban on hunting live quarry with hounds in 1934, a highly social and enjoyable form of drag hunting has developed across the country, says Will Cursham The Rheinisch-Westfalischer...
View ArticleThe 2018 Purdey Awards: entries now open
Entries are open for the 2018 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation. Don't miss your chance to enterRichard Purdey, 2016 Gold Award winner David Sandford, Julia Bradbury and the Duke of...
View ArticleBloat in dogs – and the need to act quickly
Gastric dilation torsion, or bloat, is not common in dogs – but it is often fatal, as the winner of our Best Family Gundog award discovered, sadly. David Tomlinson describes the symptoms The Field's...
View ArticleSporting Dianas: The Countess of Lucan
The Countess of Lucan explains how guns and game captured her spirit, and why she developed a range of clothing to suit her sporting lifestyleThe Countess of Lucan discovered her passion for shooting...
View ArticleFish stew with spring onions, leeks, saffron and watercress
Leave the hearty stews behind and start cooking with fish and citrus fruits for fresh, spring suppers. Try Philippa Davis' fish stew with spring onions, leeks, saffron and watercressBanish the meaty...
View ArticleRaoul Millais, sporting artist
Raoul Millais came from a family adept at capturing the spirit of the age on canvas. It is time his work was re-evaluated, suggests Janet Menzies The Meet, 1953, oil on canvas.Four generations of the...
View ArticleRoast cauliflower steaks with mozzarella
Cauliflowers are at their best right now, so for a light but lively starter try Philippa Davis' roast cauliflower steaks with mozzarella and anchovy, garlic and chilli breadcrumbsCauliflowers are best...
View ArticleVolkswagen Arteon. A clever, attractive flagship model
VAG’s “flagship” model is a clever, attractive saloon with a real cracker under the bonnet. Charlie Flindt finds little to moan aboutThe new VW Arteon has flair.Volkswagen have a new flagship model –...
View ArticleGrapefruit and yogurt baked pudding
Philippa Davis' grapefruit and yogurt baked pudding is comforting enough for when the temperatures drop, but without being too cloying or heavyCitrusy desserts give a burst of colour and flavour for...
View ArticleOxford farming conferences: embracing change
Just ahead of the new season, farmers’ attention focuses on the Oxford farming conferences. So is it just the landscape that’s going green? asks Tim FieldThe writer (centre) and Patrick Holden from the...
View ArticleRabbit in spiced chocolate sauce
Easter Sunday may coincide with April Fools' Day this year, but rabbit in spiced chocolate sauce isn't Philippa Davis' idea of a chef's jokeThis is no April Fool - adding chocolate to a savoury dish is...
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