Monthly Archives: November 2006

Parma Palate, I have arrived!

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Don Genova

As many of you have heard, I have left Canada behind for much of the next year to attend a Masters of Food Culture program at the University of Gastronomic Sciences near Parma, Italy.  The photo to the left shows … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Abalone

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought, the return of the British Columbia abalone to Canadian restaurants.  C Restaurant hosted a magnificient lunch to introduce this farmed product to a gathering of the media.  Executive chef Rob Clark and chef de … Continue reading →

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So Much on My Plate – The Last One!

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Don Genova

Yes, it’s true, I am putting aside much of my work with the CBC to attend the University of Gastronomic Sciences near Parma, Italy, in pursuit of a Masters of Food Culture.  I’ll be back in December of 2007.  Parma … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Ricardo

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought, meet Ricardo Larrivee, the man behind Canada’s first truly national magazine devoted to food.  To listen to an MP3 of my documentary about him, click here . Ricardo is a busy guy.  He has … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Contest Winners Announced and My Secret Revealed

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Don Genova

This morning I broadcast my last edition of Pacific Palate on The Early Edition, after 10 years of memorable meals.  On Saturday I climb on board a plane in Vancouver and late on Sunday afternoon I’ll arrive in Parma, Italy.  … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – even more prizes!

Posted on November 10, 2006 by Don Genova

Great news…Raincoast Books has thrown a veritable pot pourri of culinary books into the Big Bang prize package, including: How I Learned to CookKathy Casey’s Northwest TableMichael Chiarello’s Flavoured Oils and VinagarsWorld Food CafeThe LAtin American KitchenThe World of SpiceDuchy … Continue reading →

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