Author Archives: Don Genova

Island Artisans – ‘Perry’ cider at Sea Cider

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Don Genova

This week on Island Artisans I told the tale of how one of the most authentic 'perry' ciders came to be made once again on Vancouver Island, at Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse. These days with so much of our … Continue reading →

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How to Be a Food and Travel Writer

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Don Genova

There's still time this week if you want to enrol in the current session of my online Food and Travel Writing course offered through the UBC Writing Centre. Learn how to turn your travel and culinary experiences into magazine articles, … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Denman Island Chocolate

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Don Genova

This week on Island Artisans, a visit to the Denman Island Chocolate factory with owner Daniel Terry, pictured left.  Denman Island Chocolate bars are available across Canada and the United States in retail outlets and by mail order.  Just visit … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Artisanal Coffee Roasting in the Cowichan Valley

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Don Genova

  Today on Island Artisans I talked about Geir Oglend and his family, who own and operate Drum Roaster Coffee in Cobble Hill, in the Valleyview Mall just off the Transcanada Highway in the Cowichan Valley. More and more coffee … Continue reading →

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How To Enjoy Your Weekend in the Kitchen

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Don Genova

Most of my 'food'-weekdays are spent consuming leftovers from weekend cooking jags, but when I hit Saturday and Sunday again I'm ready for new adventures in the kitchen.  Ramona and I scan favourite websites, check out what Lucy Waverman is … Continue reading →

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How To Find Local, Fresh Veggies in March (at Brambles)

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Don Genova

While most of our gardens have been sleeping under snow, or leaves, or other forms of mulch, industrious farmers on the Saanich Peninsula have been very busy in their greenhouses, and so has Angeline Street of Brambles Market in Courtenay, … Continue reading →

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