Knowing how to dry apples will give you a break from the crumbles, pies, chutneys and juices when they start falling from the tree. No need for a dehydrator, our…
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Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad
Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad makes for a delicious light starter to a summer supper. Philippa Davis recommends serving this piled high on the plate, topped with a generous…
Gundog breed standards. Fit for function?
Gundog breed standards are supposedly the blueprint for the perfect pedigree animal, yet in reality the dogs they produce can be overweight and even disabled. David Tomlinson questions whether gundog…
How to repair pearls
Learn how to repair pearls to ensure only the best in the field are handling your jewellery. Whether your’s are in need of repair, you want them in good condition…
Sam MacDonald, sporting artist
Sam Macdonald catches his fish twice. First he actually catches the fish, and then he relives the experience sculpting it. Janet Menzies meets a sporting artist who is recreating in…
Langholm Moor Demonstration Project. A success?
Langholm Moor Demonstration Project may have stopped short of its 10-year lifespan, but to view it as a failure is to be short sighted, argues Tim Baynes. One of Langholm’s…
Endangered waders: how grouse moors could help them
Endangered waders are suffering long-term decline, and little of it well documented. Mike Swan suggests a solution that may allow us to continue to enjoy the magical song of the…
Subaru Levorg GT. A bit of Subaru fun
The Subaru Levorg GT is the latest road-going estate, not designed for the odd foray into a muddy field or for going fast, but Charlie Flindt finds it a fun…
How to store apples correctly
Knowing how to store apples correctly is useful if you’ve had a particuarly bountiful harvest from your apple tree. Rather than overloading the fruit bowl, an apple rack is visually…
The EU referendum and the countryside
The EU referendum could greatly affect the countryside and fieldsports. Many issues are being loudly debated around the EU referendum, but farming and environmental concerns are not some of them.…