Michelle Pearson Cooper, sporting artist
Michelle Pearson Cooper tells Janet Menzies why she puts two of Earth’s fastest land mammals on a pedestal Lion King, by Michelle Pearson Cooper.Fascinated by the cheetah, Michelle Pearson Cooper was...
View ArticleThe Field Wine Club
Welcome to our inaugural offer: a handpicked, mixed case from Private Cellar. The Field Wine Club is a perfect fit for the festivitiesJoin The Field Wine Club for a handpicked, mixed case from Private...
View ArticlePheasant nachos
For a game supper that is fun, flavourful and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, Philippa Davis recommends pheasant nachosColourful and vibrant, these pheasant nachos can be made as part of a feast...
View ArticleLand Rover Defender 110S
The iconic Land Rover Defender is a tough act to follow but Charlie Flindt seeks the original’s soul in the brilliant, all-new, high-tech versionThe all-new Defender is still a magnificent off-road...
View ArticlePartridge stroganoff with buttered pappardelle pasta
Philippa Davis' rich and creamy partridge stroganoff with buttered pappardelle pasta is perfect for when comfort food is requiredSave this partridge stroganoff when quick comfort food is required.Game...
View ArticleMoya Cherwayko, sporting Diana
A latecomer to the sport, Moya Cherwayko not only swings a shotgun proficiently but also has founded a luxury shooting accessories company Moya Cherwayko was a latecomer to the sport, and finding a...
View ArticleCompulsory dog walking: laying down the law is barking
Should walking your dog every day be compulsory? At least one German politician thinks so but while he sympathises, David Tomlinson says it would be impractical and impossible to enforceSome breeds of...
View ArticleCalligraphy: pictures in words
The good news is neat handwriting isn’t a prerequisite of success with a calligraphy pen, as several leading artists in ink tell Mary SkipwithAllie Mount's Christmas message.Really impress with your...
View ArticleHow to cook the perfect goose
Christmas might look a little different this year, but the merriment of the festive feast certainly shouldn't, says Philippa Davis, as she shares her tips on how to cook the perfect gooseA Christmas...
View ArticleThomas Becket, the making of a saint
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket was the sidekick of the king. What changed, asks Ettie Neil-Gallacher'The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas' (1912) depicting Becket's murder in 1170 in...
View ArticleBrioche, fig, hazelnut and thyme stuffing
The festive feast should be positively groaning with sides. Philippa Davis' brioche, fig, hazelnut and thyme stuffing is a Christmas table essentialStuffing is essential for the festive feast and...
View ArticleFly-fishing in Patagonia: a Chilean adventure
Wild places, pristine waters and plentiful trout are the hallmarks of a trip to this South American rainforest – with a touch of luxury to bookend the day. Adrian Dangar goes fly-fishing in...
View ArticleSpiced pear and ginger sauce
Philippa Davis' spiced pear and ginger sauce pairs excellently with whatever the main event is this year, and is even better scoffed as leftoversEnjoy this sweet and spicy sauce hot or cold and prepare...
View ArticleContinental Christmas traditions: Christmas, not as we know it
From keeping carp in a Czech bathtub to shooting ptarmigan for the Icelandic table, Ettie Neil-Gallacher looks at festive traditions and customs across the continentSt Lucia’s Day is an important...
View ArticleDifferent gundog breeds: a break with tradition
We are creatures of habit, says David Tomlinson, often sticking with the same breed of canine companion throughout our lives. Would you dare to be different?The Braque d’Auvergne is an old French breed...
View ArticleSiena Clarke, sporting Diana
Wild boar with Italian cousins or grouse with her father, family is a common feature for Siena Clarke, a 28-bore-wielding gunSiena Clarke was first offered shooting lessons at school, and she quickly...
View ArticleOliver Akers Douglas, sporting artist
As an en plein air artist, Wiltshire-based Oliver Akers Douglas has a deep connection with the landscape, as he explains to Janet Menzies Devon Shoot, by Oliver Akers Douglas.Engaged by the sporting...
View ArticleToyota Supra 3.0 Pro
Sit designers from Toyota and BMW down together and what do you get? A swift runaround with panache if few eco-credentials. Charlie Flindt eases himself inEvery schoolboy's sports-car sketch made...
View ArticleCabbage ‘burrito’ with partridge spicy slaw
Turn cabbage sandwiches from a threat to a treat, with Philippa Davis' inventive cabbage 'burrito' with partridge spicy slawA rather fun, Tex Mex-inspired version of 'stuffed' cabbage.Cabbage was...
View ArticleOld gundogs: an enjoyable old age
A Kennel Club study looks at lifespan across pedigree breeds. While gundogs are among those considered long lived, our time with them is still far too short, says David TomlinsonThe writer's English...
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