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Sophie Harden, sporting artist
Days out with the Pytchley inform much of Sophie Harden’s work, though a trip to Africa has provided fresh challenges, she tells Janet Menzies Harden's experience of riding thoroughbreds informs a lot...
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio
It has taken a while for the Italian car manufacturer to enter the SUV market, however, Charlie Flindt thinks that it has been worth the waitA hint of Quattroporte in the styling. If you can live...
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Grouse stroganoff
Don't let game fester in the freezer - Philippa Davis' grouse stroganoff doesn't let anything go to waste. Use the meat for supper, and carcass for stockDon't let anything go to waste - use the meat...
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Local butchers: improving provenance
The drive for low prices and uniformity has resulted in the closure of numerous butcher’s shops and local abattoirs. Tim Field reports on the current situation – and how to improve itIn 1971 there were...
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Gillian Taylor, sporting Diana
A working vet, Gillian Taylor was introduced to fieldsports by the Pony Club. Now a shoot regular, through the pastime she supports the WPAGillian Taylor, a working vet, now assists with fundraising...
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Gundog collars: when tag is no game
To take your dog into a public place it must be properly attired, writes David Tomlinson, looking at the latest options in canine neckwearDogs are required by law to wear a collar with identity tag...
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The Field Gundog Awards 2018: the best shoot day companions
Outstanding workers, family gundogs, the best and the naughtiest, The Field Gundog Awards judges have now picked the winners. David Tomlinson talks us through the winning entriesThis year's winners...
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Portuguese-style mussel stew: an early spring supper
With the arrival of spring, it's time for lighter dishes and fresh flavours. Philippa Davis' portuguese-style mussel stew with watercress, garlic, white wine and coriander makes for the perfect early...
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Bridget Lansley, sporting artist
Bridget Lansley explains to Janet Menzies why she has put the people back into paintings of shoot daysFollowing the Gun Cart.Despite the importance of people to a shoot day, the guns, beaters and...
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Rhubarb, ginger and fennel strudel
Make use of spring's pink stems with Philippa Davis' rhubarb, ginger and fennel strudelRhubarb adds tartness and a herbaceous sweetness, together with the fennel seed. Pink stems are just one of the...
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Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC EX
Not another two-wheel drive claiming to be an SUV, sniffs Charlie Flindt, who is then surprised to find he’s reluctant to hand the Honda HR-V backThe HR-V looks fantastic. Charlie Flindt is prepared to...
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The Country Food Trust recipes: wild food on the menu
Tim Maddams shares his favourite wild food recipes for the Country Food Trust, who create long life, game ready meals for food banks and are now keen to get fresh and frozen game into charity kitchens...
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Why we should cook pigeon, the chef’s favourite
In the kitchen, there is definitely nothing humble about the pigeon. Ewan Davy speaks to top chefs about how they are getting their favourite meat back onto diners' platesWhile many readers will...
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Anastasia Sparrow, sporting Diana
Anastasia Sparrow followed a fashionable start in the US by immersion in country sports in Surrey – and the chance to shoot alongside Team GBAnastasia Sparrow became immersed in fieldsports after...
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Sorrel and spinach malfatti with caramelised butter
Start to make use of spring ingredients with Philippa Davis' sorrel and spinach malfatti with caramelised butter and parmesanMalfatti roughly translates as 'badly formed'.Spring has not quite sprung,...
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Gundog working tests: on test or trial?
Gundog working tests are seen as the poor relation of today’s immensely popular field trials, says David Tomlinson, despite being more affordable – and fairer?Field trials are held exclusively on live...
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Michel Roux’s pigeon roti et petits pois a la Française
Make your pigeon Michelin-star worthy with Michel Roux's pigeon roti et petits pois a la FrançaisePigeon is far from humble with Michel Roux and Le Gavroche's stamp of approval.There is nothing humble...
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20 most famous horses: first past the post
From the Godolphin Arabian and Red Rum to Pegasus and Black Beauty, Sarah Fitzpatrick selects the 20 horses – real and fictional – that continue to capture our imaginationArkle needs no introduction,...
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Nick Weston’s woodpigeon carpaccio
Pigeon is a lean, red meat and perfect for carpaccio. Try Nick Weston's woodpigeon carpaccio, from his new book Hunter Gather CookPigeon is lean and lends itself perfectly to carpaccio. Pigeon is far...
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The best gundog: how to choose the ideal shooting companion
Labrador or spaniel? Traditional or rare breed? How does one go about choosing that perfect companion for shoot days, asks Janet MenziesSpringer spaniels received the highest rating in our table of...
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