Knowing how to cure colds with liquorice is useful for the winter months when we all find ourselves reaching for the handkerchiefs. Liquorice syrup works wonders at easing a tickly…
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Christmas brownies with hazelnuts and cherries
A perfect alternative for those who don't like christmas pudding. Make these christmas brownies with hazelnuts and boozy cherries to please the whole family
How to clean piano keys
How to clean piano keys is great to know and will keep the cost of the instrument’s maintenance down. A piano is often lovely to have in a family home…
Holt’s Auctioneers: rare guns for sale
Holt’s will be auctioning a number of rare sporting guns and rifles on Thursday 10 December. In their auction of fine modern and antique guns there will be a wide…
Cullen skink: the ultimate comfort soup
Cullen skink is so warming and filling it is worth saving for when the temperatures really drop. Blitz it smooth to put in a flask for an on-the-go lunch, or…
Introducing the AirGun Centre – advertorial
The AirGun Centre supplies a huge range of air guns and every possible accessory, and is an official stockist for many major manufacturers, including Air Arms, Daystate, FX Airguns,…
Old hunting songs: where to find them
Old hunting songs are wonderful to hear, echoing the traditions and sentiments of the chase over centuries. Old hunting songs often incorporate distinctive whistles and yodels, which allowed hunters to…
How to make elderberry vodka
Elderberry vodka is simple to make and will last for months if you can resist it. Elderberries are not grown commercially, so the only way to get them is to…
Cavolo nero and chorizo broth
This cavolo nero and chorizo broth with poached hen’s egg is the ultimate winter warmer. It is so hearty and filling that you could have it on its own as…
A rural bonkbuster. Why are the counties so frisky?
The rural bonkbuster has proven that the best naughtiness happens in the countryside. It seems that a rural, typically English setting is a requirement for that sort of fun. Jill…