Category Archives: Announcements

In a few weeks you have a great opportunity to get a basic grounding in the exciting world of freelance food and travel writing. I’m teaching an intensive one-week course at UBC from July 11th to 15th.  I’ll cover restaurant … Continue reading →

These are just a few of the great books I've been collecting over the past few years that have helped me get a handle on how to 'green' my grocery list. The books are just part of my teaching arsenal … Continue reading →

Seems like I am going to be a busy boy for the next few months. I just wanted to update where you can find me next, especially if you want to see me lecture, learn about food culture or food … Continue reading →

Happy New Year!  After taking a few weeks off at the end of the year it's time to get busy again.  I'm pleased to report that many of my upcoming Cooking Italian classes at Cook Culture are sold out, but … Continue reading →

I`m very pleased to announce I am now teaching cooking classes at the beautiful new Cook Culture shop in downtown Victoria at the corner of Blanshard and Yates.  My first class was Pasta 101, as you can see at the … Continue reading →

Ah, Tuscany.  If you can't go, how about a taste?  Next Wednesday night, October 20th, I'm teaching a cooking class featuring Tuscan recipes at the Thrifty Foods Cooking and Lifestyle Centre in Victoria. Rich, savoury duck ragu, slowly simmered and … Continue reading →

My Sicilian cooking class set for tomorrow (Wednesday night) had to be cancelled due to lack of enrolment.  Don't leave me in the lurch again!  The rest of my Cook Like an Italian series is still on the go and … Continue reading →

Being a journalist for so many years, along with my love of travel and food culture, has inspired me to share my knowledge with others interested in the journalistic and sustainability fields.  In Vancouver I teach a course in Food and Travel … Continue reading →