Author Archives: Don Genova

Night of Artists – please join me!

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Don Genova

Saturday evening, May 20th, I’ll be the master of ceremonies at the Night of Artists at the Leonardo Da Vince Centre on Bay Street in Victoria.  This is a very fun fundraising effort, this year supporting The Lifecycles Project. It’s … Continue reading →

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So Much On My Plate – David Feys

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Don Genova

This afternoon on So Much On My Plate, I welcomed David Feys of Victoria’s Feys & Hobbs Catering.  He’s celebrating his 10th anniversary of the business, and had some long weekend tips on entertaining at the barbecue. His recipe for … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Insatiable, by Gael Greene

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Don Genova

Today on Food For Thought I interviewed Gael Greene, renowned New York magazine restaurant reviewer and now author of her autobiography, Insatiable, Tales from a Life of Delicious Excess. Clicking on the link above will take you to Amazon.ca, where … Continue reading →

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Free Food and Beer at Cookbook Launch!

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Don Genova

Hi everyone…my BBQ Buddy, Ronnie Shewchuk, is launching his latest cookbook, Planking Secrets,on Tuesday night, May 16th at the Hamilton Street Grill. He wants you to come along for the fun!  He’ll have some great cedar-planked salmon to offer, along … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate – Ethiopian and African Food

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Don Genova

This morning on Pacific Palate, a stalwart of the ethnic dining scene in Vancouver moves from Kitsilano to Main Street, with delicious results.  I spoke with Assefa Kebede, chef and owner of the Nyala African Restaurant.  It’s just moved to … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Musings from Sicily

Posted on May 9, 2006 by Don Genova

The sun is setting on Good Friday in the city of Trapani, western Sicily.  It’s not too far from where my father’s parents came from, and they probably came to watch this procession a hundred years ago just like I … Continue reading →

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