Monthly Archives: April 2006

Ciao from Sicily!

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Don Genova

Hi everyone…we are on day 3 of our trip to Italy and thoroughly enjoying ourselves.  That is, once Ramona and I finally got here…it is a long story, but suffice to say we could not fly directly to Palermo from … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Grocery Showcase

Posted on April 12, 2006 by Don Genova

This week I featured some new products from Grocery Showcase West, where independent grocers and vendors meet to discuss new products.  I will try to post about the products I featured when I return from Italy!  In the meantime, here … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Dinnerworks

Posted on April 11, 2006 by Don Genova

On Tuesday’s show I talked about Dinnerworks, a brand new concept (for Vancouver, that is) where you go to make-ahead meals for home.  They do all the chopping and dicing, you do the assembly, no muss, no fuss. Eash work … Continue reading →

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So Much On My Plate – Chocolate Appreciation 101

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Don Genova

Today featured an on-air taste testing of different chocolates from around the world and I told folks how they can make their own chocolate right from the cocoa beans.  I talked about Poulain chocolate bars, imported from France by the … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Picnic – Winners Announced!

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Don Genova

Thanks to everyone who entered this contest, there were certainly some strange foods and customs described, and I enjoyed reading them all! The three winners of a copy of The Devil’s Picnic are: Herb Srolovitz, Shirley Choo and Debora Miscione.  … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Chocolate Part 2

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Don Genova

To learn more about the Yaletown shop Chocoatl and pairing beverages and other foods with chocolate, click here for a previous entry. The most fascinating gadget I saw at the recent IACP convention in Seattle was a device used to … Continue reading →

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