Previously it is the rowers to stick their oars in and young farmers who whip off the overalls. But this year veterinary students worldwide are forgetting their white coats for…
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Prawn, sherry and garlic gratins with pistachio crust
Avoid a supper party meltdown with a handy, make-ahead starter that leaves you free to entertain. Philippa Davis’ prawn, sherry and garlic gratins with pistachio crust are super served in…
How to take an HPR shooting
Breaking into shooting is difficult in the best circumstances, and becomes even more so when you have an HPR. But old assumptions that they are noisy and hard mouthed are…
Sporting Dianas: Lucy Holland
From Mastering the Bicester to hurtling down a skeleton run, Lucy Holland reflects on a wonderful sporting life shared with friends, family and field inspirations. For more Sporting Dianas, seriously…
Rabbit in spiced chocolate sauce
Step away from the gaudily wrapped chocolate egg and enjoy Philippa Davis’ rabbit in spiced chocolate sauce for your cocoa consumption instead. Chocolate and bunnies are Easter staples, but how…
Oxford farming conferences: embracing change
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…
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…
Blaser F16 Game Heritage
Having shot a number of F16s, Michael Yardley is impressed to report that the Blaser F16 Game Heritage is the best yet. It’s no lightweight, but it moves wells, is…
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.…