
Growing a Youtube channel is a full of ups and downs, the competition just to get seen is fierce and each year I have feelings of elation and frustration in equal measure.
Through it all , the number of subscribers continues to grow, in fits and starts….but never the less it is growing – since August 2025 I have added 3,000 more subscribers which is wonderful.
Some creators publish 30 or more videos a month, but me, I publish 1 full length video plus 1-2 shorts.
When I’m not filming videos for my YouTube channel I am streaming my live online cooking classes. For this I create my own recipes and demonstrate them in class. The classes are recorded and students are given access to them to use as a cook along tool. The students all belong to my WhatsApp group where I post recipes and still photos of the dishes. The students are encouraged to have a go at the recipes and post photos if they wish.
And then I have a number of blogs besides this one to create content for.
Cooking Lessons with Chef Kevin Ashton
Cheap and Easy Student Recipes
I also have to spend time sharing my content via my social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, BlueSky, Threads, etc), or people wouldn’t find my content in the vast ocean of the internet. Not that I’m complaining, I enjoy being creative and sharing with others.
Kevin. congrats 👏
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Thanks Charlie, of course I still a long way to go before I reach 35k your Youtube channel has, but I love a challenge.
Best Wishes
Kevin 🙂
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WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!! AWESOME!!!!
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Thanks Jeanne I know you’re celebrating also your 8th blogging anniversary.
Best Wishes
Kevin 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Congratulations on 7000 YouTube subscribers.
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Thanks Chris your support and friendship are appreciated.
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You’re very welcome, my friend.
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You are one busy guy!
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Yep, it keep me out of mischief Noelle.
Best Wishes
Kevin 🙂
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well deserved…
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Thanks Billy you might be interested in my latest recipe you can find here. Best Wishes Kevin https://cookinglessonswithchefkevinashton.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/chicken-stuffed-with-black-pudding/
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awe cheers mate..
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Well done Chef! It’s super competitive on YouTube so I think you have to do just because you enjoy creating videos.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks Julie 🙂
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Congratulations on your progress. When I was keener on social media I always found that puppies and small children attracted more viewers, but I suppose there might be ethical problems with the juxtaposition of cute animals and cookery. 🙂
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I think you are right…. No Puppies or children where harmed in the making of my video recipes . 🙂
Best Wishes
Kevin
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Dorothy, sorry for my slow reply.
Best Wishes
Kevin 🙂
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Fabulous! ✨✨✨✨✨
Congratulations to you,
and I wish you a steady continuation of increasing success! 🤗
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Thank you for your kind wishes.
Kevin 🙂
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You’re very welcome✨
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CONGRATULATIONS CHEF.
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Thank you so much Sikiladi
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Kevin 🙂
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