Author Archives: Don Genova

Island Artisans – Pacific Kiss Oysters

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Don Genova

Today on Island Artisans on CBC Radio, I talked about the BC oyster industry and a new marketing campaign called Pacific Kiss. This campaign is meant to let more British Columbians, and for that matter, oyster lovers around the world, … Continue reading →

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How To Make the Most Out of a Few Hours in Vancouver during the Olympics! Part 1

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Don Genova

I think it was the 20-minute wait my wife and I 'endured' to buy a couple of pairs of red Olympic mittens at The Bay. Wednesday, two days before the Games started and the city started to go crazy. We … Continue reading →

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What to Do After the Olympics? Cook Like A Sicilian!

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Don Genova

I know there is going to be some social letdown when the Olympics are all over.  Nothing left to talk about except the weather…and cooking! Next Thursday, March 4th, I'll be teaching a Sicilian cooking class at the Thrifty Foods … Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Sign Up for Ethnic Cuisines of Canada Course!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Don Genova

If you've been thinking about taking my Ethnic Cuisines of Canada course through the University of Victoria Continuing Studies Department, time is running short! You need to enrol this week (Feb. 15-19) or the course won't be offered. Dates are … Continue reading →

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How To Fill Up A Weekend with Cooking…

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Don Genova

Actually, the first dish I cooked for our dinner on Saturday involved no cooking whatsover.  I have to admit having a weak moment and buying some California tomatoes, was just missing something juicy to bite into other than my dill … Continue reading →

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How To Use Up Yukky Overripe Bananas!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Don Genova

I am one of those picky people who can't stand eating a banana that gets into that slightly overripe phase.  I'm not talking black, gooey bananas…but I like my eating bananas to still have some bite to them.  Otherwise, they … Continue reading →

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