Grana Padano is quite similar but somewhat inferior to Parmagiano Reggiano. It is really best used when grated into a dish. It is not terrible but not quite up to Reggiano in quality. Peccorino Romano could also be used ... just do NOT buy a tin or container of pre-grated Parmagiano or Pecorino as these can often be faked concoctions. A block of the cheese, hand grated, is the best. What you created is a Ragu but not a Bolognese. No big deal as a "Bolognese" is simply a specific variety of Ragu and many variants do exist. I have made a Ragu with just ground lamb and it was quite good... but I would not dare call it a "Bolognese".

Kevin, just as a reminder.... Many of us discovered your videos during the pandemic. It was a very stressful time for the whole world. You made it better for thousands of us (or more) that were able to escape and relax with the sound of that beautiful engine. If you ever feel down, please try to remember that you have contributed more than your fair share to the world. You are a wonderful man and a credit to the human race. Live long and prosper.

Look how many people are grateful to see you back!

Tip from my Italian family, put a carrot or celery into your sauce to reduce acid and establish a natural sweetness.

You don’t know how happy I am that you are BACK! You got me through cancer and chemo poisoning. I am forever grateful to you. Thank you for the good, the bad, and the ugly 🤣

Great to see u back Kevin 😊

Yum lots garlic....that spaghetti looked yummy...Now i have to have garlic toast with that...and a glass of chocolate milk....sorry about the vacation...Have a wonderful weekend...

Sorry about your holiday Kevin, but it's good to have you back, can't beat having a holiday on the canals. 🤗😎👍

❤️awesome!!!that makes my day. Looking forward to the next videos👍😊

Morning Kevin. You will never know how grateful I am to you for this video. Its one of those nights were getting to sleep is just not going to happen, along comes a new video that feels like "comfort and peace" rolled into one. Thanks Kevin. You keep safe and many thanks for making 00.32 on a Sunday morning feel "not so bad" all the best x

greetings from FL. SO glad to see you!!!

Scrape food off your cutting board with the back of the blade to prevent losing the sharpness of the knife. Love your shows.

Welcome back Kevin .. Teehee Glad to see you posting again!

YUM!....👍

All is right with the world, now. Kevin’s back! It’s going to be a GREAT day!!! Welcome back. Dinner looked delicious.

Found the videos on Amazon during the pandemic. You helped get through many sleepless nights. Very soothing and therapeutic during a rough patch. Many thanks. The cooking segments have come to be some of my favorites. A few pro-tips I've picked-up over many years: -Do get the pan hot before adding the oil and get the oil hot before adding the veg. The heat will allow the veg to cook without absorbing the oil and also help the pan from sticking. -Before draining the pasta, add a tablespoon or so of the pasta water to thicken the sauce. -A dash of olive oil to dress the drained pasta will keep it from sticking/clumping. -100% agree on the aromatics (carrots, celery, and onions - the holy trinity. And lots of garlic, YES. Cheers, Kev. You got me through many sleepless nights -

Cheers Kevin - great to see another cooking-on-a-canal-boat video! :-)

Thank God, you’re back.

Sound is Good . Dinner looks very good. Looking forward to your wonderful videos..Thank you.

It's GREAT to have you back!!

Series 10...... great 👀😀

Hello Kevin, you are a natural presenter and your videos are so well produced. As an old narrow boater and live aboard-er' I love seeing the canals presented by you fourty odd years on from when I was on the cut. So many changes and busy these days!

Good to see you Kevin lovely hair cut shame your holiday didn’t go to plan be nice to have you back tc now the oldies 👍🤗👍

Why am I watching this during work hour… looks amazing…. I’ll bring a nice Red

Kevin , my children and I love to watch your videos ! My wife turned me on to them season one and we have watched every video you put out. I appreciate you taking the time to speak about SAD and mental state in general. Keep it up we all love what you do. Cheers from Florida

Nice one Kev. I could smell that Ragu when you were dishing it up!

Yes! So looking forward to season 10!

Quite marvelous Sir, So Enjoyed. Thanks!

Yes yes yes your back and great to see you back,,,,, so looking forward to more vidios from you....... Chin up buddy 👍👍👍👍👍😂

Kevin!!!! Its been too long! So glad your back for more adventures! Promise me you'll use the word "amazing" more. I loved your sense of wonder and amazement when you first started. Don't forget your the luckiest man on earth! 😊

Buon appetito. Nice work. Black books was brilliant. Also just rewatched auf wiedersehn pet and father Ted on the c4 streaming facility.

Your pasta wouldn't stick if it had the right amount of water to cook. Welcome back

that Tribble is eating your mic :O !! LOL

Good to see you back Kevin I think we all looking forward to season 10 😊

It's good to see you again!

While you were doing your pasta and eating, you had something paused on your computer. I realized as I I was commenting, you explained what the show was. 😂

More seasons! YAY!!!! And I don't care what you wear, I'm here for Aslan. JK

Looking forward to more of your 'stuff' 👍 Muchly! 🙂

Very happy to see you back.

Singing along with Carly here, “Anticipation, an ti ci pa a tion!” -For seasons 9 and 10!! I like lots of garlic too! Looks delicious. Cheers, Kevin!

I Kevin nice to see you again very nice vlog enjoy your meal all bast for now 😊

Good to see you! Love the t-shirt! (Buttons, collars and sleeves are a waste of money and time. You do you boo! 😘) Looking forward to season 10.

Always happy to see a notification from you! Thank you for making more videos! 💕

Nice one. Sound levels are good.

That's truly a mouth watering dish!

A Marilion mug, Black books and spag bog, good job x

Hello Kev, good to see you.

Great to see you Kevin, you look well. No button up casual shirts please 🤣🤣🤣

Sound levels were perfect. The rest of it outstanding. Good job.

To answer your question where did Summer go. It's in California you can have it back. Right now it's 111 Fahrenheit.or 44 Celsius. Good to have you back on

Perfect level

Looks tasty. I add a splash of red wine vinegar to my sauces. Love Black Books...and British comedy in general such as Only fools and horses, Red Dwarf. The Brits have mastered the art of combining silly with surreal.

Kevin, sorry about your holiday. Happy to hear that season 10 will start soon. Been missing you travails with Aslan. Take care and stay safe.

So glad you’re planning a couple of long seasons. We have missed you and Aslan

I can almost smell it through my iPad screen!

I was surprised to see you back. Looking forward to season 10 & 11. Cheers.

Great to see you, Kevin. Looking forward to S10, S11 and beyond! Safe cruising!

Good to hear you have exciting future plans. K and A. My old cruising ground. So can't wait to watch. Happy journey.

Hey Kevin tried the recipe was delicious had tomatoes out of the garden delicious!!

Nice one Kevin. Looking forward to Season 10. All the best.

This was fantastic. Thank you so very much for making my day-week-month. Please keep us updated about your progress and adventures. Hugs from Becky!

Keep wearing the cool t shirts thier awesome!

Microphone works wonderfully well. Sure miss you when you and Aslan are gone, Kevin. Very much looking forward to long seasons 10 and 11.

Lovely recipe 😊looks yummy 😊nice video 😊thank you

I see a few people complaining about your cooking videos, I look forward to them and watching you cook in your little kitchen. Keep up the good work and ignore the complainers. (Mic sounds good).

All good. Kevin.good sound.good cooking enjoyed seeing you again

Hurrah! My future viewing is now secured! Bravo brave Captain, I look forward to your travels! 🫡

Great to hear your voice and see you doing so well Kevin. The new mic... sounds quite nice. Thanks for sharing your Ragu with us. Looking forward to season 10. Safe travels, Deb

Good sound quality. Cool that it has its own charger. Always enjoy your cooking show. Have been enjoying season 10. Your editing is great.

Good to see you and happy to hear season 10 is on the way. Nice T.

Hi Kevin, really pleased to hear you're coming to the Kennet and Avon canal. I'll look out for you when you get to Seend and the staircase around Devizes. 😂

Great to see you back. Looking forward to series 10

I join many in welcoming you back, Kevin! I'm ready to join season 10! I'm sorry your bike holiday went awry on you, but you look refreshed and ready for the next video season. The new mic sounds great as well! Cheers, my Friend!

Some quick tips, with the garlic, also add some chopped onion and a chopped chili pepper. Use fresh herbs whenever possible, sugar never goes in sauce, and oil does nothing in the pasta water. But you should salt your pasta water.

Love your GARDEN.

Hello Kevin! That looked to be quite a downpour. When your tent and everything in it is soaked, it's no wonder that the sparkle left you. I can't wait for season 10. I hope your well rested. Seasons 10 and 11! I eagerly look forward to seeing them all. Take care.

The sound is excellent. Completely agree about the lightning! Too many people underestimate the peril. Looking forward to the next season.

Black Books is one of my favorite shows!!

New video sounds great, Kevin! Quite literally.

Your new microphone works swimmingly.

I thought the sound was fine. Loud and clear. Also the ragu looked delicious. I am glad the heat seems to have subsided a bit in your area. Its killing us here in the US. Great video as always Kevin. I look forward seasons 10 and 11. Also, I love your bike. Shes a beauty!

sounds good to me.

Can’t wait for season 10 to begin

Sorry about your holiday. Glad to see you back

looks delicious, glad to see you back from holiday

It is a joy to hear from you, Kevin. Cannot wait for the journey through coming seasons. Stay well, dear man abs keep eating that garlic. Leigh

Sound was spot on and superb. Nice food video. You've done it again. Just of to the shop for the ingredients.

Hi Kevin, sorry the holiday fever got washed out of you so soon. Really pleased to hear you will be doing the Kennet and Avon canal though. I have only seen it done by a couple of channels I watch, so it will be nice to see your take on it when you get there 👍

Hi Kevin...Sorry the weather caused havoc with your holiday, but I'm glad to see your return. Will wait with bated breath for season 10 and beyond....Bon Appetit...

Add two others that are pleased to you back.....Neil and Mrs Neil.

Just picked up watching again after 3 months, struggling with heavy life issues. Your videos help calm and relax and take the mind off other problems for a bit. Looking forward to next season. Dinner looks delicious too!

Kevin, so sorry you had horrible weather for your holiday. Your comments took me back 55+ years when we went camping with my uncle’s family, and the tent actually blew away 😊. Hopefully after season 10 and 11 you will get your desire back for another go and hopefully have improved weather. All the best mate, looking forward to the upcoming seasons and hearing you and Aslan. Regards Lionel

Lovely Jubbly, great stuff. Gpx

hi again mic sounds very nice crisp and clean.👍

So good to see you back. Looking forward to all the travel time together. So nice of you to take this 81-year old grandma along. You have made me hungry for spaghetti. Appreciate the simple way you cook cuz I don't have much energy anymore to cook complicated dishes

You are a gem Kevin. I love your stories and your cooking. (Yum!)

A day in the life of CHG with superb sound quality to inhance the experience! As an extra bonus you provided your audience with news regarding future broadcasts......very exciting Indeed! Looking forward to your next adventure on the canals. Cheers🇺🇸

What a lovely surprise to hear from you … sorry for your holiday soakout! Looking sooo much forward to your excellent Seasons to come in your beloved Asian.

Yay Kevin and Aslan are back!

Cooking! Your meal certainly looks scrumptious. It’s great that you had somewhere to get out of the lightning! Looking forward to Travels By Narrowboat Season 10. Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray!