

Rick Stein's Food Heroes
2002–2007 · BBC Two · 30 min · 2 seasons
S02E10 · Yorkshire Dales
Thu, 13 Sept, 9:00 pm
About
Having based his own reputation of a passion for quality produce, Rick Stein's gastronomic tour finds him searching for those who put taste and quality above all else. With their help he creates dishes that showcase the truly great food of Britain. From crabs in Cornwall to haggis in Scotland's Highlands, Rich Stein and his dog, Chalky, travel the length and breadth of the country to unearth Britain's best kept secrets - homegrown, traditional and local culinary delights. Along the way he meets cheese makers, ham curers, brewers, asparagus growers, pie makers and man other amazing characters who are dedicated to providing the best produce and ingredients.
Episodes
- E01
North Devon
Sun, 15 July· 30 minA series taking a gastronomic tour of Britain's regional cuisines. In this edition, diverse foods such as hand-made pickles, lamb pies, freshly smoked kippers and damson cobblers. Plus a taste test comparing free-range eggs with those from battery farms.
- E02
Scotland
Sun, 22 July· 30 min - E03
Channel Island of Jersey
Thu, 26 July· 30 minA gastronomic tour of Britain. On the menu are freshwater crayfish, cider brandy, Gloucester Old Spot and hop asparagus. Shaun Hill talks about his love affair with Ludlow.
- E04
Cornwall
Thu, 2 Aug· 30 min - E05
London
Thu, 9 Aug· 30 min - E06
Kent
Thu, 16 Aug· 30 min - E07
Southern Ireland
Thu, 23 Aug· 30 minRick visits southern Ireland and cooks age-old favourites like corned beef and cabbage, and beef and oyster pie. Plus a trip to Cork's English Market, and tasting soda bread straight out of the oven.
- E08
Cornwall & Suffolk
Thu, 30 Aug· 30 min - E09
North East
Thu, 6 Sept· 30 min - E10
Yorkshire Dales
Thu, 13 Sept· 30 min
Cast

Rick Stein
Presenter