The Dales Chef
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.
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Episodes
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Mustard
Friday, 12 September 2025
Mustard is one of those condiments that pops up everywhere in dishes , often unbeknown to the diner!
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Vinegar
Friday, 5 September 2025
We put it on our chips, but vinegar also has many other guises
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Salt
Friday, 29 August 2025
From Salt on your chips to salt in manufacturing, this edition is all about our favourite flavour enhancer!
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Blueberries
Friday, 22 August 2025
In this edition the Dales Chef talks about Blueberries
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Fermented Foods
Friday, 15 August 2025
There's more to fermented foods that pickes!
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Seaweed
Friday, 8 August 2025
Its summer and as everyone heads to the coast, what better time to talk about foraging seaweed on the beach.
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Yorkshire Strawberries
Friday, 1 August 2025
In this edition we looks at an absolute delight of a desert at this time of year - locally grown Strawberries
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Puglia - Italy's best kept secret
Friday, 25 July 2025
We look at the food and wine from The Dales Chef's favourite region of Italy
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Pickles and Chutneys
Friday, 18 July 2025
We look at the traditional ways of preserving fruit and vegetables
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Chicken
Friday, 11 July 2025
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
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Local Farm Produce
Friday, 4 July 2025
There is a wealth of great local produce on our doorstep as the Dales Chef explains
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Pasta
Friday, 27 June 2025
This week we look at the origins of Pasta - and it doesn't come from Italy!
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Al Fresco Dining
Friday, 20 June 2025
It's positively scorchio in the Dales, so lets talk about eating outside :)
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Peppers
Friday, 13 June 2025
From Bell Peppers to Hot Chillis in this edition we go from tame to super firey!
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Cider
Friday, 6 June 2025
In this edition we look at Cider - its origins and the best , made in Yorkshire!
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Tapas
Friday, 30 May 2025
Spanish Tapas - the tradition, modern twist and some Yorkshire influence!
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Salads
Friday, 23 May 2025
With the bank holiday coming up we look a salads for the BBQ and for any occasion
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Pub Fayre
Friday, 16 May 2025
In this edition we take a look at pub food down the ages to where it is now, featuring some great locals
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Champagne and fizz
Friday, 9 May 2025
The Dales Chef pops a cork and toasts the finest fizz
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Mexican food
Friday, 2 May 2025
Today we talk with the Dales Chef all about Mexican food
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Farm to plate - Yorkshire Dales produce direct
Friday, 25 April 2025
The Dales Chef talks about meat and other produce direct from the farm
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Easter
Friday, 18 April 2025
As we celebrate Easter Bruce Elsworth looks at the traditions around Easter
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Carrots
Friday, 11 April 2025
In this edition of The Dales Chef we talk about carrots.
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Pork Pies
Friday, 4 April 2025
Bruce Elsworth finds out all about Pork Pies
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Avocado
Friday, 28 March 2025
In this episode we look at Avocado
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Bananas
Friday, 21 March 2025
The Dales Chef looks at Bananas
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Goat
Friday, 14 March 2025
This week we look at Goat meat, Goat's milk and Goat's cheese
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Honey
Friday, 7 March 2025
The Dales Chef talks about hney - its benefits not only in what we eat, but for our health too
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Pancake Day
Friday, 28 February 2025
With Shrove Tuesday coming up we look at ideas for Pancake Day
