An adventure with Cape buffalo and double rifle. A one shot Buffalo.
The Field
Bikini ice fishing
Ice fishing is usually accompanied by a hot toddy, waterproofs and gumboots. The Bikini Ice Fishing team have no such scruples, and joyfully plonk a rod through the ice for…
Craft: Split Cane Fishing Rod Maker Edward Barder
To make a split cane fishing rod takes days but the varnished results are beautiful and fish like a dream
Pigeon shooting: top ten tips for decoying
Use these top ten wheezes from Eric Prior to secure a bigger bag, and save time and money
Recipe: Elderflower Jelly with Strawberries, Lemon Balm Custard and Sponge Fingers
For the jelly 500ml (17fl oz) water 200g (7oz) caster sugar 20 elderflower heads 4 gelatine leaves Combine the water and caster sugar. Boil for five minutes, remove from heat,…
Recipe: Roast loin of lamb with asparagus, goat’s cheese and lavender vinaigrette
4 x 115g (41⁄4oz) lamb loins from the saddle 2 tsp Pommery mustard 2 sprigs lavender leaves, roughly chopped 2 x goat’s cheeses (or any fresh, soft variety) each weighing…
Recipe: Duck Egg with Crab Sandwich, North Sea Brown Shrimp and Blade Butter
This recipe makes a great starter or brunch snack and has a bit of a ‘nursery’ theme, it is lighter than winter warmers but still reasurringly comforting Serves 2 Zest…
Breeding or choosing a puppy
It’s a conversation anyone who has travelled in a gun bus will be familiar with. “That’s a nice-looking bitch you’ve got there. Are you planning to breed from her?” “Funny…
The Dianas of the Chase Side Saddle Steeplechase
For side saddle dash come to The Dianas of the Chase side saddle steeplechase on 23rd March 2014
Daniel Crane Exhibition in Lincolnshire, 22-23 March 2014
An exclusive exhibition by sporting artist Daniel Crane in association with the Belvoir Hunt