Monthly Archives: February 2006

Food For Thought, The Food and Drink of Turin

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Don Genova

This week I featured what I have learned about the food and drink of Turin, or Torino, in the Italian region of Piemonte, where the Olympic Games are being held. My friend Sam Corea is working there right now and … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Don Genova

For an audio extravaganza on Valentine’s Day, featuring interviews with Amy Reiley, author of Fork Me, Spoon Me, the Sensual Cookbook, Vari Cuthbert of Whole Foods in West Vancouver and executive chef Scott Pratico of Joe Fortes, make sure you … Continue reading →

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So Much On My Plate – Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Don Genova

Keep it simple, keep it easy:  When you are making dinner for Valentine’s Day, don’t sweat it!  You want to have time to spend with your loved one, not spend time in the kitchen… For appetizers: By some high-quality crackers … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought, Romance

Posted on February 8, 2006 by Don Genova

Romance – with just a few days before Valentine’s Day I thought I would dole out a few tips to make your life more romantic…and easy!  First, grab some aphrodisiac ingredients.  This list is from Amy Reiley’s new cookbook, Fork … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Foods of Turin

Posted on February 7, 2006 by Don Genova

My old friend Sam Corea (pictured with me, left) is with VANOC, the Vancouver Olympics Organizing Committee.  But right now he’s been seconded to the Torino Olympic Games in Italy, and I handed him the assignment of being my palate … Continue reading →

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Cash and Free Books for Culinary Writing

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Don Genova

Two topics today:  1. Passing along a note from my friend Cate Simpson, president of the BC chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. Please find below an opportunity to submit published works (non-fiction culinary writing) in a writing contest sponsored … Continue reading →

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