Friday, 21 November 2025 - 10 minutes
In this edition of The Dales Chef we find out about the origins of Hot Chocolate. From its early beginnings in Ecuador, to the chocolate cafes in Victorian times.
Is the ready-mix just fine, or what is it like to make your own from scratch? Bruce has some top tips.
We talk about Hot Chocolate in deserts - Panna cotta and Chocolate Soup! A Chocolate Affogato surprise. Plus we come up with a whole new desert with Chocolate, Hazelnut Ice Cream and biscuits.
Warming your winter with the Dales Chef - enjoy yours!
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With the cold weather setting in a delicious hot chocolate is just the Ticket
Looking ahead to Christmas with jobs to do now that'll save you time on the big day.
It's national Pudding Day this Sunday, plus Bruce celebrates another great award win!