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Three key field skills to work on with your puppy 1. Retrieving: Play with an old tea towel with a knot, a tennis ball, anything puppy will run after, grab hold of and bring back. The reward for bringing it back and giving it up is that they get another…
March is often cold but the sun shines for longer and spring is on its way. So what should you be serving your guests? Pre-dinner drinks A rhubarb daiquiri is a gorgeous way to start the evening. Starters Try this recipe for partridge, bacon and scallop chowder. March is often…
I love how the tart, fruity flavours of the rhubarb balance the bright acidity of lime and warming kick of rum. The rhubarb syrup makes enough for about six cocktails but I’ve given the recipe for one serving as it’s easier to scale as you wish. Rhubarb and rosemary daiquiri…
Do you practise with your all-rounder all summer but find yourself with a tearaway during the season? If so, says Janet Menzies, you've probably exposed your dog to too much beating and too many birds.
Don’t miss: Estate tours taking in the rugged landscapes of Glen Lyon in the comfort of the Fortingall Land Rover or renting e-bikes to explore the local trails. High teas, whisky tastings and gourmet picnics are also on offer. Good for: Highland charm, sporting options, enviable interiors. The Fortingall Tucked…
Stealth wealth is a thing of the past. Today bling is the thing and with it comes innovation, colour and texture in gunmaking. From introducing vibrant shades into the engraving process to new enamelling techniques and metalwork that resembles elephant hide, you could be forgiven for thinking Englishmen are pimping…
There are several bartenders across the US who claim to have invented the Cosmopolitan in the 1970s or 1980s, from Cheryl Cook in Miami to Toby Cecchini in New York. Although not quite as boozy as the cocktail this sorbet is light, fruity and refreshing. Depending on the crowd, I…
Thought to hail from the Midwest, sloppy joes are an all-American classic made with beef. My recipe gives them a British twist by using wild venison, which brings a rich, gamey depth. I like to finish mine with a few crunchy crisps tucked inside. Serves 8. (Find more venison recipes…
