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Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy **"In the partridge recipe below I like to use drier sherries such as fino, manzanilla or amontillado, always adding some towards the start of cooking and a splash at the end to help lift and intensify the flavour" says Philippa Davis** Roast partridge with clementine, winter spice and sherry gravy This recipe serves 2 Ingredients 2 whole oven ready partridges 4 …Continue reading »
20.11.2025 12:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Where to buy the best Christmas turkeys **There's much to think about when it comes to the festive feast, but none more so than the centrepiece. The shop shelves are laden with the birds, so The Field has done the work for you - choose from our selection of the best Christmas turkeys** Pick out the best Christmas turkey and you’ll be making your festive feast one to remember. Choose from The Field’s …Continue reading »
18.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Recipes for slow-cooking game: pheasant, venison, partridge, lamb **Some delicious recipes for game and venison to prepare ahead and leave bubbling in the oven.** Slow-cooking offers many advantages to the time-pressed cook and much of the game and venison we enjoy is perfect for …Continue reading »
18.11.2025 11:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The best festive fruitcakes for Christmas feasting **Take inspiration our pick of the best fruitcakes on the market. At the time of writing all were still in stock and available for delivery.** If you haven’t had time to make and ice a fruitcake for Christmas then never despair. We’ve sought out a …Continue reading »
17.11.2025 15:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The best Welsh shoots: some of the most challenging game shooting in the UK **A round-up of the best Welsh shoots by Sam Rickitt** With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the …Continue reading »
17.11.2025 13:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Irish terrier: a dog designed by a dog Irish terriers are well put together and admired for their courage in the field **Intelligent, brave and playful, the handsome Irish terrier makes a boon companion in both the field and the family home writes Steven McGonigal** The Irish terrier has been described many ways historically: the farmer’s friend, the poor man’s sentinel and the gentleman’s favourite. …Continue reading »
11.11.2025 10:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tarragon pheasant, mushroom and leek cobbler with yoghurt and cheese scones **This aromatic, creamy pheasant stew topped with light, fluffy, cheesy scones is the ultimate comfort food says Philippa Davis. Serves 8** Tarragon pheasant, mushroom and leek cobbler with yoghurt and cheese scones Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp salted butter …Continue reading »
10.11.2025 17:57 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Walked-up days: rough and ready **Walked-up days are a great learning opportunity for young shots but gun safety is paramount, says Sir Johnny Scott** Dear Freddie, I am delighted to hear you have an invitation to a rough day just before Christmas.Some of my …Continue reading »
10.11.2025 16:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How healthy is your river? **Recognising the signs of a river in distress is the first step towards restoring it to health. From water clarity to weed growth, here are the things to look for says John Bailey** Whether anglers or simply Field-loving folk, we’re all aware that the rivers of the UK are in a state that …Continue reading »
10.11.2025 14:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Slow-cooked venison in barbecue sauce with winter coleslaw **Perfect for a farmhouse shoot lunch. Cook, shred and cool the venison ahead of time, then reheat and transfer into a slow cooker to keep warm on the day. Serves 8.** Slow-cooked venison in barbecue sauce with winter coleslaw Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 1.6kg bone-in venison haunch 2 large red …Continue reading »
10.11.2025 14:15 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Field interview: Phil Spencer **Lucy Higginson talks to the farmer’s son-turned-property expert and well-loved TV personality about his passion for country pursuits and his perfect sporting ‘Locations’** Perhaps it’s unsurprising that we start in the boot room: if anyone knows what your home says about you, it’s …Continue reading »
07.11.2025 10:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Cranberry and sloe gin chocolate truffles **An edible present that is thoughtful, personal and instantly enjoyable, says Philippa Davis** Cranberry and sloe gin chocolate truffles These truffles are one of my favourite festive treats, not just as a gift …Continue reading »
06.11.2025 08:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Best Christmas hampers **Hampers are a lovely spoiling thing to have at Christmas. Here's our pick of some of the best.** When you have Christmas visitors a hamper is ideal. You can dip into their depths for a treat or use …Continue reading »
03.11.2025 17:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Venison shank ragu with tomatoes and rosemary **"As there is not much meat on a venison shank, I tend to save up a bag in my freezer until I have enough to make a dish like this one. This cooks best in an oval-shaped casserole dish as the meat fits in better" says Philippa Davis** Venison-shank ragu with tomatoes and rosemary With fresh, sweet tomatoes, fragrant rosemary and a generous amount of red wine, this …Continue reading »
03.11.2025 12:27 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The right load **In preparing for a day in the field, the age-old question of what cartridge to use will invariably arise says Sam Rickitt** The right load In preparing for a day in the field, the age-old question of what cartridge to use will …Continue reading »
30.10.2025 10:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Confit partridge legs with celeriac purée Confit partridge legs is ideal for late-season birds. **How to cook partridge legs later in the season. A useful idea from Philippa Davis.** As the season proceeds partridge leg meat can become tough. Confit is the perfect solution as slow cooking in fat …Continue reading »
27.10.2025 10:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Apple and gin sorbet Apple and gin sorbet **Even when the guests have been served an absolute feast, for many the idea of skipping pudding is unthinkable. A light and refreshing seasonal fruit sorbet with a palate-cleansing shot of chilled gin on the side is always welcome and can be made up to a week in advance, writes Philippa Davis. Serves 6** Apple and gin sorbet Ingredients 2 or 3 limes, zest and juice 100g (approx) caster sugar 100ml water 750ml apple …Continue reading »
25.10.2025 13:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Field’s Christmas gift guide for the sporting man **When it comes to buying presents for the sporting gent, The Field's Christmas gift guide for men has got it all in the bag** The Christmas shopping panic can cease. Ditch the stress this festive season with our pick of sporting presents for the …Continue reading »
20.10.2025 17:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pheasant massaman curry **This recipe is a mildly spicy, fragrant Thai curry with influences from Persia, the Indian subcontinent and the Malay Archipelago. It can be made a day or so in advance and is perfect for feeding a crowd. I like to serve mine with jasmine rice and a side of sautéed greens. Like any recipe that uses pheasant breasts it is important not to rapidly boil the dish or overcook once the meat is in lest you risk making it dry and tough. Serves 6.** Pheasant massaman curry Curry paste 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 5 cloves 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 …Continue reading »
20.10.2025 12:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Christmas Gift Guide 2025 **Ditch the stress this festive season with our pick of sporting presents says Charlotte Mackaness** Under £30 Pleasant Pheasants tea towel GWCT, £7.50 All set to hit the drying-up with this 100% cotton design. …Continue reading »
15.10.2025 13:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sloe gins: five of the best **Fill your hip flask** Sacred Organic sloes macerated for more than two years with an extra juniper shot added before bottling. £38.85 Sacred Spirits …Continue reading »
08.10.2025 14:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Provencal-style slow-cooked venison with tomato, red wine, black olives and rosemary **"A southern French-inspired casserole that I like to serve with crusty baguettes" says Philippa Davis. Serves 8** Provencal-style slow-cooked venison Ingredients 1kg venison haunch, diced 4 tbsp oil 2 large red onions, chopped into 2cm dice 3 …Continue reading »
08.10.2025 12:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How to manage recoil **Recoil can leave you feeling battered and affect your accuracy when pulling the trigger. Sam Rickitt advises on how to minimise the issue.** Recoil can equal a sore shoulder Whether you are an experienced game shot, a competitive clay shooter, or a young …Continue reading »
30.09.2025 08:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The 28-bore is anything but a bore For two seasons the writer shot driven game exclusively with a 30in 28-bore Beretta EELL **Although it demands effort and practice to master, when used well the 28-bore can change an ordinary driven day into something remarkable says Michael Yardley** The 28-bore is enjoying something of a renaissance. Once deemed only for young shots and lady guns, it now has …Continue reading »
24.09.2025 16:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Field interview: Harry Meade **The eventing world number one talks to Madeleine Silver about his early experiences, career highs and lows and his pursuit of perfection** Before I leave the Cotswold home of the eventer Harry Meade, he dashes up the stairs, three at a time, …Continue reading »
22.09.2025 14:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The best backgammon sets chosen by The Field **Backgammon has been played in Ancient Egypt, by the Romans and is still popular among all age groups. Here is our pick of the best sets around.** There is something timeless about backgammon; it must rank as the most elegant of boardgames while its ability to entertain …Continue reading »
22.09.2025 14:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Agria: insuring animals since 1890 **Did you know that Agria is the world’s oldest insurer? Founded in Sweden, we have been insuring animals - from gundogs to horses - since 1890. As a company, we are passionate about animals and making the most of the outdoors.** We understand that for many, especially the owners of gundogs, dogs are not just pets and family members but working …Continue reading »
22.09.2025 13:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What to drink this winter **Jonathan Ray gives advice on some warming winter drinks and a must-have recipe for bullshot.** The best winter drinks for when there is a chill in the air
22.09.2025 12:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Luxury Advent Calendars **We lift the lid - or should that be open the door - on the best luxury advent calendars** In the last decade or so the prettily illustrated Advent calendar most remember from childhood – many with a Nativity …Continue reading »
12.09.2025 23:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The best sporting boots and brogues **What’s on your feet can make or break a shooting day. Whether you’re on hill, moor or peg, these sporting boots and brogues will stand you in good stead** Country wear, shooting kit, shoes, boots and ladies sporting kit ... all with The Field's seal of approval
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