The South of England Hound Show at Ardingly is a glorious celebration of hunting, says Rory Knight Bruce. He joins the sportsmen, stalwarts, public and, crucially, schoolchildren at the ringside,…
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Fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut
Nothing beats a fresh scone warm from the oven, but have you thought about adding spice to your afternoon tea? Philippa Davis’ fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut do…
Browning 525 SL
Now with a new, blue, laminate stock, the new Browning 525 SL feels very different to other 525s. With very low recoil, good balance and the ability to shot hard,…
Simulated shooting house parties
Simulated days were once shooting’s driving range, but as demand has grown they have become much more sophisticated, and now almost imitate the real thing. Jamie Blackett advises on where…
Spiced crab thermidor
For something a little bit different, try Philippa Davis’ spiced crab thermidor for your next supper party. Perfect for a starter that packs a punch, allspice is central to the…
Lionel Edwards, sporting artist
Though painted long before most of us were hunting, iconic sporting artist Lionel Edwards captured red-letter days with hounds as we still imagine them today, says Janet Menzies. For more…
Slow-cooked shoulder of venison with jerk seasoning
Venison is wonderful with spicy, bold flavours. Try Philippa Davis’ Jamaican-inspired slow-cooked shoulder of venison with jerk seasoning, rice and peas for a game supper that really packs a punch.…
June 2019
Queen Victoria’s bicentennial number; Fieldsports in the days of empire; Putting Victoria’s name on it – pomp and pageantry for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee; Firearms to stop charging big game…
Suzuki Jimny SZ5
Everyone’s favourite little SUV is back. Charlie Flindt finds himself slightly alarmed by the Suzuki Jimny SZ5 at first sight, but is pleased to find that all the best bits…
Princess Hélène of Orléans, sporting Diana
A noted foxhunter and fine shot, Princess Hélène of Orléans was remarkable for her passionate devotion to Africa – travelling there throughout her life, even when ill health did not…