Flatcoated retrievers: the Edwardian gun’s choice
During the Golden Age of shooting, the flatcoated retriever was the gundog of choice. But as David Tomlinson relates, it was soon to be eclipsed by the labEclipsed today by the labrador, flatcoats were...
View ArticleSporting Dianas: Annie Oakley
Little Miss Sure Shot was not only a talented athlete but an inspiration and role model for lady guns, as BASC’s Bill Harriman explainsAnnie Oakley paved the way for lady guns and gave shooting...
View ArticleDried fig, pigeon breast and smoked bacon skewers on toast
Bring back the savoury course with Philippa Davis' dried fig, pigeon breast and smoked bacon skewers on toast. A simple recipe that can be made ahead of a supper partyBring back the savoury course from...
View ArticleArchibald Thorburn, sporting artist
Sharing gallery space alongside Archibald Thorburn is an enormous honour, contemporary bird artist Jim Starr tells Janet Menzies Pheasants, by Archibald Thorburn.In an unprecedented departure from the...
View ArticleDouble baked bacon and Stilton soufflé with crushed walnuts
Bring back the savoury course of the Golden Era with Philippa Davis' double baked bacon and Stilton soufflé with crushed walnutsThis soufflé can be made ahead of time, so you are assured of success.In...
View ArticleCooking with wild Alaska salmon ADVERTORIAL
Chef José Souto is keen on cooking with wild Alaska salmon, and will be doing so in The Field Kitchen theatre, at this year's Game Fair at Ragley Hall. But why does Alaska salmon get his vote?Holly...
View Article1930 Bentley 4.5 litre. Motoring from the Golden Era
So, where to find a car in keeping with the Golden Era? Haynes International Motor Museum had just the thing, as Charlie Flindt discoveredThe 1930 Bentley.In a return to the Golden Era of fieldsports,...
View ArticleBest spaniel breed: a new companion
Having settled, once again, on a spaniel, David Tomlinson finds the hardest decision is still to come. Which of the six breeds should he pick?The writer with his future shoot-day companion, sprocker...
View ArticleParmesan, rosemary and pepper gougeres
Bring back the forgotten savoury course of the Golden Era, with Philippa Davis' moreish parmesan, rosemary and pepper gougeresServe warm from the oven after supper to bring back the forgotten savoury...
View ArticleThe Great Depression of British Agriculture: a history
What was a golden age for fieldsports was a depressing time for British farming, although all those unproductive acres might inadvertently have resulted in maximising sporting potentialThe highly...
View ArticleSporting Dianas: Dani Morey
Using her extensive experience to launch Ladyfisher, Dani Morey is keen to introduce as many ladies as possible to the sport of fishing Dani Morey launched Ladyfisher to encourage more women to...
View ArticleWorking with the Woodland Trust
Promotional feature with Woodland Trust You might think you already know everything you need to about the Woodland Trust. But every Field reader, be they land manager, landowner, land agent, farmer or...
View ArticleLebanese grilled venison koftas with tabbouleh salad
Get game on the BBQ this summer with Philippa Davis' Lebanese grilled venison koftas with tabbouleh saladFor something a little different, try venison on the BBQ.As the heatwave presses on, dining al...
View ArticleThe Concours of Elegance, 31 August – 2 September 2018
Take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer for the Concours of Elegance, a combination of astounding cars and luxury brands, in the stunning suroundings of Hampton Court Palace. Engines at the...
View ArticleSusan Leyland, sporting artist
Creating a memorial to the equines that fell during the First World War was an emotional challenge, as Susan Leyland explains to Janet Menzies The sculpture for the War Horse Memorial is now in its...
View ArticleBarbecue piña colada: the perfect BBQ pud
Raid the drinks cabinet for that forgotten bottle of coconut rum and try Philippa Davis' barbecue piña colada. It will make the perfect final flourish to your summer BBQDust off your coconut rum for...
View ArticleSuzuki Ignis Allgrip. The perfect farm runaround
Funky styling and tiny dimensions don’t shriek “farm vehicle” but Charlie Flindt finds this model could be the perfect farm runaround – with the odd modificationThe Suzuki Ignis Allgrip copes with...
View ArticleThe Field Gundog Awards 2018 winners and highly commended
The Field Gundog Awards 2018 was hotly contested, with entries from exemplary retrievers, family companions and wicked gundogs. The judges have tussled over the entries and the results are in The...
View ArticleGrilled aubergine, peach, whipped feta and mint pittas
For a smokey, sweet starter perfect for a barbecue party, try Philippa Davis' grilled aubergine, peach, whipped feta and mint pittasTry this smokey, sweet starter for a barbecue summer party.For a...
View ArticleSinking fenlands: emptying the bread basket
Our sinking fenlands spell disaster for both food production and wildlife. What can be done to halt this slide towards disaster, asks Tim FieldOur sinking fenlands spell disaster for food production...
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