Author Archives: Don Genova

All You Can Eat – Back Home in Canada Vol. 37

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Don Genova

Well.  After nine months of living in Italy, studying for a Masters of Food Culture at the University of Gastronomic Sciences near Parma, I have completed my class work and have returned to Vancouver. (that’s me and my wife Ramona … Continue reading →

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Catch Me On the BC Almanac Open Line! (and take my course)

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Don Genova

Hi everyone….Tuesday, August 14th I will appear on the CBC BC Almanac Open Line show with host Mark Forsythe (pictured at left) between 1:30 and 2:00pm.  I’ll be talking about the Slow Food movement, my travels and studies in Europe, … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Simply Summer!

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought, meet Angela Tunner, author of Simply Summer.  Angela has some great tips on how to make gourmet meals in the summer without heating up your kitchen.  She loves to use the microwave oven and … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Food and Travel Advice from Anthony Bourdain

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought, some on-the-road eating advice from Kitchen Confidential author Anthony Bourdain.  You can listen to his entertaining advice and pronouncements in my 6-minute documentary . (mp3 format) Bourdain’s current travel and food television adventures are … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Favourite Food Moments from School

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Don Genova

This week with the help of some of my classmates I look back on some of the most memorable food moments from our nine months here at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Colorno, Italy.  You can listen to an … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Ice Cream Taste Panel

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Don Genova

This week on Food For Thought, my taste panel made up of Sam Corea, Steve Hawkins and Cate Simpson tried out 5 different kinds of vanilla ice cream. You can hear the 5-minute audio file by clicking here .  When … Continue reading →

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