Roast partridge stuffed with spinach, grapes and feta enjoys a hefty nod to Greek cuisine. Stuffing a bird is a great way to incorporate more unusual flavours in to game.…
The Field
How to forage for mushrooms
Knowing how to forage for mushrooms is very important if you want to use them in your supper. The thought of collecting these earth-scented delights in a misty forest holds…
Butterflied leg of venison
Butterflied leg of venison with tahini sauce is fantastic for larger gatherings. Make sure, once you have butterflied the leg, that each piece is of approximately the same thickness in…
How to make rose petal jam
Rose petal jam is a quintessentially British taste. There is nothing quite as classic, refined and fragrant as the British rose. Roses have been used in the culinary arts for…
Pigeon kebabs with hare and rosemary
Pigeon kebabs with hare and rosemary work fabulously on a summer BBQ. Pigeon, dubbed as ‘squab’ in many restaurants is an often underrated bird. However, its rich, dark meat and…
Great white sharks in Britain
Great white sharks in Britain could be a worry with the increasing population of seals. Contrary to popular conception sharks do occur around the coasts of Britain. There are over…
The 50 best sporting estates – the ultimate list
Sporting estates: with the help of top agents we choose the 50 best sporting estates across England, Scotland and Wales
Owning an event horse. Would you do it?
Owning an event horse is thrilling. The discipline that evolved form the hunting field and army training is now a top flight international sport with BBC coverage and a slew…
Grouse salad with walnut tarator and roast cauliflower
Grouse salad with walnut tarator, roast cauliflower, pomegranate and mint is an ideal mid season starter. Philippa Davis uses just the breast meat but roasts the bird whole and uses…
Savage model 42 rifle / shotgun
Interest in “camp” rifles is surging. Whether it reflects a return to our hunter-gatherer instincts or whether it is simply that they represent a fun alternative to traditional bolt-action, scoped…