Every week we welcome Dales Chef, Bruce Elsworth to chat about his favourite passion - food!
Each episode looks at food in a refreshing way. From its origins, where and when to best use it, nutritional benefits and some great mouthwatering recipe ideas.
Listen each week as we discover a new seasonal favourite, local tradition or topic subject.
Bruce was Head Chef at The Angel at Hetton, before setting up Elsworth Kitchen in Skipton with wife, Rebecca. He now runs Elsworth at the Mill a versatile space - a wedding venue, for business meetings and celebrations and they specialise in food masterclasses.
Full of heritage, character and charm, Elsworth at The Mill is a versatile event space interchangeable for a wide range of daytime and evening uses, from Civil Ceremonies & Intimate Weddings, Food & Wine Events, Business Meetings & Socials, Photoshoots, Private Dining Parties, and a separate space for Co-working and Meetings.
Friday, 15 August 2025
12 minutes
There's more to fermented foods that pickes!
Friday, 8 August 2025
12 minutes
Its summer and as everyone heads to the coast, what better time to talk about foraging seaweed on the beach.
Friday, 1 August 2025
7 minutes
In this edition we looks at an absolute delight of a desert at this time of year - locally grown Strawberries
Friday, 25 July 2025
12 minutes
We look at the food and wine from The Dales Chef's favourite region of Italy
Friday, 18 July 2025
10 minutes
We look at the traditional ways of preserving fruit and vegetables
Friday, 11 July 2025
11 minutes
It's the most popular meat the world over and today in this episode we lookk at the origins of chicken and its many uses
Friday, 4 July 2025
11 minutes
There is a wealth of great local produce on our doorstep as the Dales Chef explains
Friday, 27 June 2025
12 minutes
This week we look at the origins of Pasta - and it doesn't come from Italy!
Friday, 20 June 2025
10 minutes
It's positively scorchio in the Dales, so lets talk about eating outside :)
Friday, 13 June 2025
11 minutes
From Bell Peppers to Hot Chillis in this edition we go from tame to super firey!
Friday, 6 June 2025
11 minutes
In this edition we look at Cider - its origins and the best , made in Yorkshire!
Friday, 30 May 2025
12 minutes
Spanish Tapas - the tradition, modern twist and some Yorkshire influence!
Friday, 23 May 2025
11 minutes
With the bank holiday coming up we look a salads for the BBQ and for any occasion
Friday, 16 May 2025
13 minutes
In this edition we take a look at pub food down the ages to where it is now, featuring some great locals
Friday, 9 May 2025
13 minutes
The Dales Chef pops a cork and toasts the finest fizz
Friday, 2 May 2025
13 minutes
Today we talk with the Dales Chef all about Mexican food
Friday, 25 April 2025
11 minutes
The Dales Chef talks about meat and other produce direct from the farm
Friday, 18 April 2025
9 minutes
As we celebrate Easter Bruce Elsworth looks at the traditions around Easter
Friday, 11 April 2025
13 minutes
In this edition of The Dales Chef we talk about carrots.
Friday, 14 March 2025
11 minutes
This week we look at Goat meat, Goat's milk and Goat's cheese
Friday, 7 March 2025
10 minutes
The Dales Chef talks about hney - its benefits not only in what we eat, but for our health too
Friday, 28 February 2025
10 minutes
With Shrove Tuesday coming up we look at ideas for Pancake Day
Friday, 21 February 2025
10 minutes
The Dales Chef looks into the origins of our nation's second favourite drink!
Friday, 14 February 2025
12 minutes
The Dales Chef looks at the history of this most romantic of sweet treats
Friday, 7 February 2025
8 minutes
The Dales Chef gives some top tips on everything you need for a romantic Valentines Day meal
Friday, 31 January 2025
10 minutes
The Dales Chef whets our appetite with ice cream flavours from around the world
Friday, 24 January 2025
11 minutes
It's Burns Night this weekend and Bruce delves into the traditions and food on offer as we celebrate with the Scots
10:00pm - 6:00am
Enjoy the dark skies of the Dales with music and news through the night.
There's more to fermented foods that pickes!
Its summer and as everyone heads to the coast, what better time to talk about foraging seaweed on the beach.
In this edition we looks at an absolute delight of a desert at this time of year - locally grown Strawberries