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The Dales Chef

The Dales Chef

By: Dales Radio Limited
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 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 mouth-watering recipe ideas.Copyright Dales Radio Limited
Episodes
  • Mustard

    Mustard
    Sep 12 2025
    That most vibrant of condiments - lavish, yellow and tasty - spread on our ham sandwich or wholegrain in a dressing, it is an unmistakable English traditional condiment found on the shelf next to the salt and pepper! In this edition Bruce Elsworth looks at its uses in the kitchen. It's the surprising hidden ingredient in many casseroles and savoury dishes. Julian proudly delivers his favourite party nibble, only for bruce to trump it by elevating the dish with more mustard - but what is the secret to sausages on sticks? We look at the origins from Roman times and discover where the name comes from, to the French monks of Dijon - and I bet you can't guess what mustard they invented? There are a couple of terrible mustard dad jokes so beware and of course some fun facts.
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    9 mins
  • Vinegar

    Vinegar
    Sep 5 2025
    In this edition of the Dales Chef, Bruce investigates Vinegar. From thousands of years ago when the ancient Egyptians used it to preserve to modern day used. Vinegar can be found in many, many products, but in its simplest form, its a delecacy - Balsamic Vinegar! Bruce tells us about the grading of good Balsamic - and it is treated like a fine wine!! We look at the simplest and best way to make a good vinegarette dressing and dismiss shop-bought balsamic glaze. And as a surprise for your guest at a dinner party, try some of the finest Balsamic drizzled over ice cream! They'll love it!
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    12 mins
  • Salt

    Salt
    Aug 29 2025
    Fish and Chips wouldn't be the same without salt - and vinegar if you choose! It is the world's favourite flavour enhancer, exciting our tastebuds for millenia! Did you know salt was used a currency in Roman times? That's where the word salary comes from - we explore this and other interesting facts from back in time. Bruce talks about the benefits of salt as part of a balanced diet and about the traffic light system on food packaging, to make sure we don't overdo our salt intake. We look at the three main salts we can buy and their differences, plus what best to fill your grinder up with. So, from hidden salt in packaged food to adding salt to your own cooking, the Dales Chef tells us all about what could be seen as the least exciting of all seasoning.
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    11 mins
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