Monthly Archives: September 2006

Food For Thought – Why Local?

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought I discussed the e coli outbreak in the United States because of contaminated bagged spinach.  But I put it in the context of trying to keep our food supply as local as possible.  Just … Continue reading →

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Help Me Help Oxfam

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Don Genova

Help Me Help Oxfam – On Wednesday, October 11th I will be master of ceremonies at a special fundraising dinner for Oxfam.  October 16th is World Food Day and I’m going to be taking part in a hunger banquet at … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Spinach

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Don Genova

(to find out about the Oxfam fundraising dinner I’m MC’ing, click here.) This week on Pacific Palate, a review of the e coli outbreak in the United States caused by contaminated fresh spinach products grown in California.  For the latest … Continue reading →

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True Grain needs you!

Posted on September 21, 2006 by Don Genova

If you are young and enthusiastic and looking for a unique career in an amazing part of the world, Jonathan at True Grain Bread in Cowichan Bay has an opening for an apprentice baker.  To read the job description as … Continue reading →

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So Much On My Plate – Albacore Tuna

Posted on September 21, 2006 by Don Genova

This week So Much On My Plate explores the delicious world of BC Albacore Tuna. The albacore tuna fishery off BC’s coast is a sustainable catch of young tuna.  When I’ve purchased them whole they’ve weighed about 10 to 12 … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Tomato-polooza!

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought, I take part in a tomato potluck dinner, where even the desserts were made with this delectable fruit.  To listen to the mini-documentary about the dinner in streaming RealAudio, click here.  Did you know … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Sambal and Ginger

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Don Genova

This week on Pacific Palate, a visit to Sambal & Ginger, an Asian grocery for Western Kitchens in central Vancouver.  Lynn Santiago opened the shop a few months ago when she realized people in that area needed an easy and … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – University Food

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Don Genova

I don’t know about you, but when I went to university xx years ago, the food in my residence left a lot to be desired.  Of course, I didn’t really know that then, and out from underneath my mother’s fine … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – UBC Food Services

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Don Genova

This week Pacific Palate takes a look behind the scenes at UBC Food Services, the division responsible for feeding thousands of people every day on campus.  If you are a freshman or a parent of a student and you’re concerned … Continue reading →

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More Sardines For Sale!

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Don Genova

The following is a press release I received today from the Canadian Pacific Sardine Association.  Apparently you like sardines, you really like them! FRESH BC SARDINE SALES in STEVESTON • Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th, 2006 more BC … Continue reading →

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