Episodes

  • The Cream Tea

    The Cream Tea
    Jun 28 2024
    The Dales Chef investigates one of the nation's favourites - the Cream Tea. Quintessentially British and a firm favourite when we are out and about or in the company of friends. It’s evolved into afternoon tea but originated in Devon as a way to feed the workers – jam and cream on bread. How it's evolved! Talking about Devon – Cornwall also lays claim to the origins of the Cream Tea. And famous suppliers of clotted cream and Strawberry Jam got together to create National Cream Tea Day. So, what’s the right way to enjoy your fresh scone – jam then cream.. or cream then jam? Find out the definitive answer in today's episode of The Dales Chef.
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    6 mins
  • Iceberg Lettuce - Prawn Cocktail and much more!

    Iceberg Lettuce - Prawn Cocktail and much more!
    Jun 21 2024
    Is the best thing to do with Iceberg Lettuce to still put it in a prawn Cocktail as we've done since the 70s? We find out its origins and the health benefits. Is there more we can do with it? Have you ever cooked lettuce? And after all is said and done, is Bruce's favourite still the Prawn Cocktail?
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    7 mins
  • Gooseberry

    Gooseberry
    Jun 14 2024
    The Dales Chef, Bruce Elsworth talks about Gooseberries, not so often found on the supermarket shelves, more so in the cottage garden. They have a very short season - around mid to end of June. We have all come across Gooseberry Fool, but what else can you do with the humble, rather tarte Gooseberry?
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    5 mins
  • Elderflower

    Elderflower
    Jun 7 2024
    Dales Chef, Bruce Elsworth talks about Elderflower. Making a presse with freshly foraged Elderflower. And what else can you do with it? Make a jelly to serve with strawberries and ice-cream. Have you ever tried deep frying them?
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    5 mins
  • Fish and Chips

    Fish and Chips
    May 31 2024
    With national Fish and Chips day coming up, Bruce Elsworth looks at this great British culinary tradition. From its roots as the humble potato and the cod resources around our island waters. Find out the link with Winston Churchill and Bruce's take on the nation's favourite dish.
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    8 mins
  • Spinach

    Spinach
    May 24 2024
    Bruce Elsworth, the Dales Chef, talks about spinach, how to use it and some creative dishes. It became more popular in the last century after the cartoon series Popeye the Sailor man, where the intrepid sailor downed a can of this green delicacy to activate his super power - his muscle!
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    6 mins
  • Yorkshire Spring Lamb

    Yorkshire Spring Lamb
    May 17 2024
    Yorkshire Spring Lamb is available from your butcher now. But is it too early yet? The Dales Chef Bruce Elsworth tells us more. He talks about the flavour, the best cuts and some great recipe ideas too. Yorkshire Spring Lamb is available from your butcher now. But is it too early yet?
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    6 mins
  • Yorkshire Strawberries

    Yorkshire Strawberries
    May 10 2024
    Bruce Elsworth, the Dales Chef, talks about Yorkshire Strawberries. Just in season and at their very best. The origins of the humble wild strawberry, to the sweet delicious locally-grown plump vivid red ones we can enjoy right now. Some inspiration on what to do with them - and not just sweet desert ideas!
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    7 mins