Rook pie is widely thought to be the infamous nursey rhyme’s “four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie”. Rather than the popular garden songster filling the pastry crust, it is thought…
THE FIELD
June 2016
The Field & Country Fair – 10-12 June at Cornbury Park – join us there; gun engravers – exquisite skill on extraordinary objects; the best shooting coats – which ones…
Dacia Duster Commercial
The Dacia Duster Commercial could fill the hole in the market left by Land Rover Defenders. It may feel a bit inexpensive but as a basic, medium-sized, off-roading van, Charlie…
Macnab top tips: 10 tips for success
Lady Luck has a starring role in any sporting endeavour that involves wild quarry but the Macnab top tips will skew her grace in your favour. Fate and good fortune…
Macnab advice from old hands
Anyone undertaking the ultimate sporting adventure will be keen to receive some well won Macnab advice. The Field’s expert contributors and successful macnabbers reveal their Macnab advice for novices, from…
John Buchan: the author who wrote John Macnab
John Buchan (1875-1940) penned more than a hundred books, including historical studies and novels, biographies and the adventures for which he was best known, including The Thirty-Nine Steps. His 40…
Plaice with ras el hanout and roasted asparagus
Plaice with ras el hanout and roasted asparagus is a fresh spring supper perfect for warm evenings. If plaice isn’t your favourite, salmon and hake are also really good at…
Gundog hereditary diseases
Gundog hereditary diseases are the product of decades of selective breeding for pure-bred, pedigree dogs. After generations of using closely related animals, it is hardly surprising that many of our…
Pigeon and blue cheese salad with russet dressing
Pigeon and blue cheeses go well together and this recipe makes the combination fresh with apples and greengages
Asparagus and almond soup
Asparagus and almond soup makes for a delicious lunch or light starter whatever the weather. Eat the asparagus part of the soup chilled on a warm spring day or serve…