# latest book (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover latest book. Page: Feed: --- ## [Life can be tough when you’re left handed](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/life-can-be-tough-when-youre-left-handed) _2026-08-12 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ Maurits Escher struggled at school and only discovered what he was good at later in his life. I’m not surprised, because like me, ha eas left handed. ## [Ageing positively](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/ageing-positively) _2026-08-06 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ I rather enjoy speaking to groups about my books, but I wonder if I also have a useful role to play telling groups of older men that life does not end with retirement, it can actually take off in a new and exciting direction! ## [Ploughing a straight furrow](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/ploughing-a-straight-furrow) _2026-08-03 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ The older we get, the more important it becomes to plough a furrow that takes us to our personal goals. In my case, that means writing books that change the lives of those who read them. ## [Word is spreading](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/word-is-spreading) _2026-07-20 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ My diary is filling fast with book events this autumn.Does this make me a successful author? ## [Let’s get Down to Earth](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/lets-get-down-to-earth) _2026-05-14 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ Don’t miss the chance to see some old farming films that are highly relevant today, support a great local charity and learn about my new book. https://buytickets.at/leistonbookfestivalcic/2163242 ## [I’m fascinated by Fordson tractors](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/im-fascinated-by-fordson-tractors) _2026-04-05 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ I’ve been driving Fordson tractors since I was 14 years old. Why would I stop now? ## [Why invite me to speak at your next book event?](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/why-invite-me-to-talk-at-your-book-event) _2026-03-30 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ Last week I organised a book launch, sold 90 tickets and 23 books. I also learned a lot about myself, and my target audience. Why not ask me to speak to your group too? ## [Springtime Pot-au-feu Beef Stew Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/meat-charcuterie/springtime-pot-au-feu-beef-stew-recipe/) _2026-03-10 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! Our spring has been less than exemplary, with record low temperatures and downpours. And in a country that loves (loves!) \[ \] The post Springtime Pot-au-feu Beef Stew Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Encouraging young readers](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/encouraging-young-readers) _2026-02-26 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ We all need to do more to inspire young people, and this event I organised with Esther Freud and Emma Chinnery did just that. ## [Paperback launch & film show](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/paperback-launch-amp-film-show) _2026-02-14 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ We’ll be showing two rare Suffolk films, and launching the paperback edition of my latest book at 1400 on Sunday 29th Msarch, in Framlingham. Don’t miss it: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leistonbookfestivalcic/2040462 ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gC15QBnlWGTH) _2026-02-14 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Spiced Pilau Rice with Beets Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/vegetables-grains/spiced-pilau-rice-beets-recipe/) _2026-01-27 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! When I returned to Paris after two years of fabulous eats in California, one of the things I missed the \[ \] The post Spiced Pilau Rice with Beets Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Chocolate Buckwheat Pound Cake Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/cakes-tarts/chocolate-buckwheat-pound-cake-recipe/) _2026-01-20 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! I love pound cakes, or quatre-quarts\* in French. As a child, I went through a phase of eating Breton pound \[ \] The post Chocolate Buckwheat Pound Cake Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Winter Vegetable Curry Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/vegetables-grains/winter-vegetable-curry-recipe/) _2026-01-13 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! Do you want to hear one of the least publicized benefits of working from home? You get sick less often. \[ \] The post Winter Vegetable Curry Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Homemade Galette des Rois Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/cakes-tarts/homemade-galette-des-rois-recipe/) _2026-01-06 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! If you ve ever been in France during the month of January, surely you ve noticed the blossoming of galettes des rois \[ \] The post Homemade Galette des Rois Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Chipotle Cumin Roasted Almonds Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/appetizers/chipotle-cumin-roasted-almonds-recipe/) _2025-12-30 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! I am ordinarily immune to the pre-holiday rush everyone talks about. I am not in charge of cooking an elaborate \[ \] The post Chipotle Cumin Roasted Almonds Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Our second full year in a zero bill homes](https://www.robertashton.co.uk/blog/our-second-full-year-in-a-zero-bill-homes) _2025-12-30 · Robert Ashton · Blog - Robert Ashton_ We’ve now lived in our home for two full years, and in 2025 our net spend on heat and power was a remarkable £238. ## [French Holiday Recipes](https://cnz.to/recipes/round-ups/french-holiday-recipes/) _2025-12-23 · Anne Elder · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! Christmas is just a few days away (not to stress you out or anything) and I was shocked to realize \[ \] The post French Holiday Recipes appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [French Christmas Cookies (Sablés) Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/cookies-small-cakes/christmas-sables-cookies-recipe/) _2025-12-16 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! Biscuits de Noël Laurence is one of my best and oldest friends. I met her when I was fourteen, on \[ \] The post French Christmas Cookies (Sablés) Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Stuffed Lumaconi with Butternut Squash and Chestnuts Recipe](https://cnz.to/recipes/pasta/stuffed-lumaconi-butternut-chestnuts-recipe/) _2025-12-09 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! I will own up to it right then and there: I am an inveterate collector of pasta. Guilty as charged. \[ \] The post Stuffed Lumaconi with Butternut Squash and Chestnuts Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Mff9xNi0qJ00) _2025-12-09 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Vegetarian Batch-Cooking for Winter: 1 1/2-Hour Prep, 6 Easy Meals !](https://cnz.to/recipes/round-ups/vegetarian-batch-cooking-winter/) _2025-12-05 · clotilde · Chocolate & Zucchini_ Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! In addition to planning my menus, I have been doing more and more batch cooking these past few months. The \[ \] The post Vegetarian Batch-Cooking for Winter: 1 1/2-Hour Prep, 6 Easy Meals ! appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .