The new season is upon us and, as tradition dictates, it opens with the Oxford farming conferences. Tim Field wonders if we could be seeing the emergence of a new…
The Field
April 2018
The stately terriers of Britain – how the game tykes invaded the big house; Picking the right shot size and load – our experts’ guide to game cartridges; Top cockers…
Grapefruit and yogurt baked pudding
Philippa Davis’ grapefruit and yogurt baked pudding comes with a soufflé-like top that doesn’t risk any mid-supper party kitchen meltdowns. Served warm from the oven it is comforting for chilly,…
Volkswagen Arteon. A clever, attractive flagship model
Volkswagen have a new flagship model – the Volkswagen Arteon. With plentiful headroom and elbowroom, an attractive design and a real cracker under the bonnet – Charlie Flindt is impressed.…
Roast cauliflower steaks with mozzarella
Use fresh cauliflowers for this light but lively starter. Philippa Davis’ roast cauliflower steaks with mozzarella and anchovy, garlic and chilli breadcrumbs packs a flavourful punch. For those not keen…
Raoul Millais, sporting artist
Four generations of the Millais family captured to spirit of the period on canvas. Raoul Millais may not have been in the mainstream of sporting art but it is time…
Fish stew with spring onions, leeks, saffron and watercress
Spring hasn’t quite sprung and we must be patient for new ingredients to cook with. But it is still possible to change your eating habits and leave the hearty stews…
Bloat in dogs – and the need to act quickly
Bloat in dogs is uncommon but often fatal, as the winner of The Field’s Best Family Gundog award discovered last year when he sadly lost picking-up golden retriever, Charlie. David…
March 2018
Hedgerow heroes – proper gundogs that make our sporting day; the glory of British guns – now is the time to buy a classic example of the gunmaker’s art; “Hounds…
German drag hunting: a cover version of hunting in Germany
Hunting live quarry has been banned in Germany since 1934. With no political will to overturn the ban since, a highly enjoyable and social form of German drag hunting has…