Author Archives: Don Genova

So Much On My Plate – Artichokes

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Don Genova

I had hoped to recreate Carciofi Alla Guidea, pictured here, which is a deep-fried artichoke I enjoyed in Rome on my recent trip, enjoyed in restaurants in the Jewish ghettoes of Rome. Somehow my efforts were not quite so beautiful … Continue reading →

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“Planking Secrets” contest winners and upcoming opportunities to win!

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Don Genova

Congratulations to Ron Hartman and Diane Nation!  They are the winners of a copy of Ron Shewchuk’s ‘Planking Secrets’ cookbook.  Thanks to all of you who entered. Upcoming contests:  Tuesday, June 20th on Pacific Palate, listen in for your chance … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Fraser Valley Part Three – Salmon and Wasabi

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Don Genova

                                        Crayfish and Wasabi…oh yeah, and coho salmon.  This week on Food For Thought, a visit to a land-based salmon farm where waste water is used to … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Fraser Valley pt. 2, cheese

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Don Genova

Tuesday on Pacific Palate I paid a visit to The Farmhouse Natural Cheeses in Agassiz.  We tasted brie, caemembert and blue cheese style offerings.  Yummy! Farmhouse Natural Cheese is part of the Agassiz Farm Circle Tour, a great day trip … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Fraser Valley Part Two-The Farm House Natural Cheeses

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Don Genova

Now that’s a cow!  This week on Food For Thought I featured George Boyes and Debra Amrein-Boyes, owners and operators of The Farm House Natural Cheeses in Agassiz.  They talked about their decision to sell off some milk quota in … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Hazelnuts

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Don Genova

If you’re looking for the ‘Planking Secrets’ contest page, click here.  This week on Pacific Palate, I talked about hazelnuts, specifically those that come from Canadian Hazelnuts in Agassiz. The farmer, who was a hazelnut ‘hobby farmer’ up until a … Continue reading →

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