Author Archives: Don Genova

Congratulations to Quest Outreach Society!

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Don Genova

Congratulations to the Quest Outreach Society in Vancouver.  The society was awarded the annual VanCity One Million Dollar Prize this year, which will allow them to triple the amount of needy people helped through the Quest Food Exchange.  You can … Continue reading →

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Parma Palate – Dazed and Confused

Posted on November 23, 2006 by Don Genova

If I look a little overwhelmed it’s because yesterday was overwhelming!  I met 22 new classmates, as well as teaching and administration staff at the University. I also discovered that I am one of the worst Italian speakers in the … Continue reading →

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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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