kevin ashton

U-Turn Dave

U-Turn Dave If times were not so serious a lot of the current government shenanigans would be laughable. A comedy scriptwriter couldn’t make it up. Let’s first skip past the pre-election promises they did U-turns on, because lets face politicians would promise you a night of passion with their mum if it got them elected. David Cameron showed great reluctance for an inquiry into the hacking scandal and also r (posted by kevin 204 days 3 hours ago.)

The NHS and the State Of The Union by Kevin Ashton

I'm British born but I have worked for almost 14 years in the USA so I think I am better qualified than most to talk about the pluses of Britain's NHS versus medical care or lack of it in America. It is so annoying to hear all the scare mongering going on by some on the political right in America. All the vested interests that will move heaven and earth to keep the status quo. Although the... (posted by kevin 2 years 175 days ago.)

Great Recipes That Work-White Chocolate Cake with Roasted Peaches (serves 6) Kevin Ashton 2008

I wanted to combine peaches and chocolate in a dessert, but felt dark chocolate would be too bitter and milk chocolate would simply not work. I reasoned if I were careful to make sure neither the white chocolate filling nor the peaches were too sweet I would have a winner. So give it a try and let me know what you think. Ingredients 4 Ripe... (posted by kevin 2 years 326 days ago.)

Great Recipes That Work--Basque Chicken Pie (serves 6-8) Kevin Ashton 2007

This wonderful traditional Basque Pie is great served either hot or cold. Filling 1 yellow pepper 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 1 onion finely chopped 200g (8oz) ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves peeled 50g (2oz) cooked ham 300g (12oz) diced cooked chicken 2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper Pie Dough Pinch of sugar 250ml (1 cup) warm milk 2 pkgs active yeas (posted by kevin 2 years 342 days ago.)

Great Recipes That Work-Lemon Yogurt Cake with Red Fruits

Lemon Yogurt Cake with Red Fruit (serves 6) copyright Kevin Ashton 2008 *This first appeared in my column in January this year hence the reference to the holidays. After eating a little too much during the holidays I thought it might be useful to give a lighter dessert recipe that is still full of flavour. The added bonus is after all that holiday cooking this desse (posted by kevin 2 years 355 days ago.)

Great recipes That Work-Bramley Apple Crisp (serves 4)

Bramley,the best cooking apple in the world celebrates it's 200th birthday this year. Throughout the year various chefs and food pundits will be telling you this, but don't forget where you heard this first. Wanting to make this "apple crumble" extra special I will share some professional tricks on how to make your crumble crisp and melt in the mouth. (posted by kevin 2 years 360 days ago.)