Monthly Archives: September 2011

Island Artisans – Jose’s Wine

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Don Genova

These are some special bottles. Only 144 of them made. Jose’s Tempranillo from Rocky Creek Winery on Vancouver Island. British Columbia wines have come a long way over the past 30 years or so. After pulling the cork on sweet, … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Don Genova

  With the somewhat late arrival of summer in BC this year it feels like the harvest and its related festivals are all being piled into the weekends of September. This weekend is no exception, as the seventh Cowichan Wine … Continue reading →

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How to Go Back to School and Have Fun at the Same Time

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Don Genova

I realize that the picture at left is probably not the kind of cafeteria food you expect to see during the first week of school. But it is a picture that goes perfectly on a food blog..and this could be … Continue reading →

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Wild West Salmon

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Don Genova

I was listening to host Mark Forsythe on BC Almanac today and he was kind enough to mention me as he remembered that I was the first person to serve him pink salmon barbecued on a cedar plank, some 10 … Continue reading →

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