Welsh cakes are quick to put together and cook. Studded with sweet currants and laced with fat, they make an enjoyable change to scones. Wondering what the difference is between…
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Bitch or dog: which is best?
Bitch or dog is a question all dog owners must face. But is it all just down to personal preference? Bitch or dog Sex. It’s a subject no one looking…
Pheasant-leg confit with bay and juniper
Pheasant-leg confit with bay and juniper Ingredients Salt cure 4 bay leaves 2 tbsp rosemary 1 orange, zest only 1 tbsp juniper 1 tbsp black peppercorns 50g coarse sea salt…
Denys Finch Hatton
On the morning of 14 May 1931 a yellow Gipsy Moth biplane took off from the little dirt airstrip at the foot of Mbolo Hill near Voi, on the edge…
Grey partridge in France – French flair on the peg
Sporting adventures are thrilling, and whisking overseas just adds to the lustre. My sporting trips tend to result in enough material to perform a comedy skit, from boar hunting on…
Flatcoated retriever: the flatcoat’s fatal flaw
Always the Edwardian country gentleman’s companion, these days the flatcoated retriever still has its fans, although its popularity has been eclipsed by the labrador. (Read: Flatcoated retrievers – the Edwardian…
How can you encourage little owls to nest?
A reader writes: “Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything…
Korean-inspired fried partridge
Korean-inspired fried partridge Sweet, spicy and ridiculously moreish, these nuggets of fried partridge breast will make an exciting addition to your regular repertoire. They are also a fun way to…
An interview with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
“I’m a strong person and don’t muck about with what I need to say,” warns Dame Kiri Te Kanawa who, as a world-renowned soprano, is foremost associated with the gentility…
Nduja devilled eggs – perfect for point-to-point picnics
Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage. It originates from Calabria but we now also make some amazing versions here in the UK. I’m a particular fan of The Real…