Face of a Duchess with the bottom of a cook used to be the recipe for the perfect hunter. Does the old maxim still hold true today when finding the…
The Field
Six of the best properties near racecourses
We round up the six best properties near racecourses on the market. Some are only a 15 minutes drive to the track. What more could you want? SIX OF THE…
Nine pieces of kit for March
Have a look at our suggestions for nine pieces of kit to not only get you through but to thoroughly enjoy the month of March too. SILVER JOCKEY WHIP PAPERKNIFE…
Alternative gundogs: a puppy for shoot or sofa
So what are alternative gundogs? One of the soundest pieces of advice you will get when looking for a gundog puppy is to buy one from working stock. Conversely, if…
As smart as a whip
Haunting the boot rooms of many a house across the country is the hunting whip. They are found above doors, in stick racks and haphazardly strewn across benches, ready for…
Mazda CX-5 2.2 Sport Diesel review
THE email from the Mazda press office was only slightly apologetic: “We had originally allocated you the CX-5 2.2 diesel 184ps GT Sport AWD. However, on inspection, it was flagged…
The Rhubarb Triangle: growing one of Yorkshire’s finest exports
It is rarely far from the limelight, so what is it that gives rhubarb the power to purge, pucker lips and excite celebrity chefs, asks Jeremy Hobson
Sporting Diana: Louisa Clutterbuck
My earliest memory of the shooting field is bumping along on my mother’s back as a toddler out beating. It didn’t go swimmingly. She stopped for a pee and we…
Parmesan pheasant breasts with crispy ham
This parmesan pheasant recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Easy to prepare it is zingy and delicious, and a superb way to use up old ends of…
Where to find the perfect corduroy trousers
Suiting all social occasions from the field to Fulham, a true country gentleman knows the importance of owning a good pair of corduroy trousers. Their warmth and durability have seen…