Make now, enjoy later recipes Pre-dinner nibbles are a must for any house party. This delicious mackerel pâté can be made in advance and is easy to serve. Serves 8…
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Purdey Trigger Plate 28-bore reviewed
The test gun is a 28-bore Purdey Trigger Plate, or PTP, over-and-under. It has 28in steel-proofed, Teague-choked barrels and a narrow, subtly tapered, solid sighting rib. The non-selective single trigger…
The Gleneagles Hotel – a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts
I spent our first dawn at The Gleneagles Hotel sodden, semi-sheltering under dripping trees as I prayed that the puppy would decide to pee. An hour later it became apparent…
An interview with Tommy Beresford
It’s mid-morning on a blustery early summer’s day, and all six foot five inches of Tommy Beresford is thundering towards me, dark glasses on, to say he has one more…
Christmas tractor runs – organised by farmers for Father Christmas
As we all know, the first Christmas tractor run was Santa Claus with his nine-deer-power sleigh on 24 December. Nowadays he has swapped his reindeer for a John Deere, and…
Freezing game: 10 things you should know
We asked chef Philippa Davis for her top tip on freezing game. She said: “This applies to anything you freeze and was installed in me by my grandparents! It’s all…
Best Christmas Puddings chosen by The Field
Here’s our round-up of what we think are the best Christmas puddings around. However, if you want to offer an alternative to Christmas pudding, take a look at our five…
The top 10 best pheasant recipes
The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes will ensure your brace never bores on the plate
The four best Christmas canapé recipes from The Field
The best Christmas canapé recipes are those that don’t require complicated preparation, equipment you can’t spell, let alone source, or artistic abilities beyond your ken. Leave that to the professionals.…
The 5 best alternatives to Christmas pudding
Follow The Field’s recipes for the best alternatives to Christmas pudding. With boozy brownies, a fruitcake from the WI and biscotti for the smalls, there will be a Christmas pud…