I think of elevenses snacks for shooting as canapés’ slightly bigger, more boisterous cousin. Both need to look attractive, be packed full of flavour and must be easy to eat while standing up and with one hand, as the other is usually clutching a drink. Something fried and fatty, such…
Is it going to be your 4×4 that has a group clustered around it at picnic time? Will your point-to-point picnic be the ultimate? Follow our advice and you’ll have standing room only. If it’s cold then you should keep the chill at bay with soup or a warming hipflask.…
Outdoor eating hits its zenith during the English summer season (or picnic season) when, en fête, we dine en plein air. At great houses, on riverbanks and at the races we picnic, never to be outdone, never retreating from the elements and always prepared. It is possible to ‘dine in’…
The best summer picnic food encompasses everything from the crumbliest fudge to ham so good it’s wasted in a sandwich, celebrating every corner of the British Isles from the Isle of Wight (tomatoes) to the Highlands (venison pie). The Field’s guide to the best summer picnic food comes with one…
While elaborate feasts are usually a staple of the summer social calendar, now is the time to remember the simple pleasure of the ‘Ratty and Mole’ approach. Sunshine and scenery are the only requirements. So pack up your blanket and hamper this summer, says Jeremy Musson, for no better reason…
These gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes are inspired by the French tradition of bringing an edible present to a party or picnic. Try Philippa Davis’ recipe for the perfect moreish morsels to gift – or just to keep for yourself. There are many ways to spend this time, but…
Pot Kiln chef, Mike Robinson, shows you how to make pigeon pate
Trout and fried almond pâté is a great palate reviver. We have all eaten standard supermarket offerings and they tend to taste a little…eugh. But this pate really does earn its place in our best trout recipes by having some serious class. You can use fresh trout or smoked trout (if…
Elevenses is an important punctuation on a shoot day. When spending the day gallivanting outside, often in the cold and wet, who wouldn’t build up a good appetite? So here is a recipe for that much-needed sustenance when it’s not quite yet time for your next meal. These sausage rolls…
These pheasant pasties are a perfect snack on the move or the backbone of a hearty meal
