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Barbecued Shrimp with Mint Pesto © Kevin Ashton 2012
@ 2012-09-19 – 20:26:46
In the last week or so after a dismal summer, we enjoyed some rare sunny warm days (at least in Worcestershire). Encouraging some of us to get the … more -
Asparagus & Oven Dried Tomato Tart © Kevin Ashton 2012
@ 2012-06-06 – 16:27:27
Editor's Note* My own semi-professional camera developed a problem making my shots unusable. Thankfully I had already taken a few practice snaps shots … more -
Tip of the Week-Rhubarb
@ 2011-06-16 – 15:51:42
In my vegetable patch (three raised beds) the rhubarb is having a stellar year. Once your plant gets established even a brown thumb can grow rhubarb. … more -
Rocket,Padano and Pea Salad © Kevin Ashton 2008
@ 2011-06-01 – 18:33:26
The peas in my area bolted because of the lack of rain, so this year there were no delicious pea shoots to toss into my salad. All was not lost because … more -
Tian of Avocado and Crab set on a pool of chilled Gazpacho ©Kevin Ashton 2004
@ 2011-05-01 – 12:16:43
Although it is only the first day of May the weather in the UK has been warmer and sunnier than usual for this time of year. With barely any rain in … more -
Mussel and Saffron Soup (serves4)© Kevin Ashton 2008
@ 2010-12-03 – 09:17:20
If you live in the UK and stuck indoors for the last couple of days with blizzard conditions then you probably need some comfort food to cheer you … more -
Tip Of The Week- Super Sprout
@ 2010-11-14 – 13:12:03
If you didn't know it Brussels sprouts are indeed a vegetable now in the category of Super foods. Science is only just beginning to understand how … more -
Warm Smoked Duck Salad with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette(serves4) © Kevin Ashton 1994
@ 2009-01-10 – 08:04:59
Thanks to all those people who turned up to watch me cook at The Royal Show on Monday July 2nd. As promised here is the first of four recipes I demonstrated … more -
Tip of the Week-How to tell if a Melon is ripe
@ 2008-11-08 – 03:11:42
Galia Melon Tip of the Week-How to tell if a Melon is ripe It isn't difficult to purchase a ripe melon when you know what to look for Generally speaking … more -
French Onion Soup (serves 4) © Kevin Ashton 2003
@ 2008-10-07 – 23:14:36
Ok I've given in to the changing weather, the cold damp autumn nights. I guess this is the time of the year when a warming cup of soup comes into it's … more





