Author Archives: Don Genova

Rome, Gustatory Heaven!

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Don Genova

Trastevere District, 3pm:  We have checked into an amazing apartment to hold what is now a party of five:  My sister and her son, her partner, me and my wife Ramona.  The apartment is right in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Italy, a sweet perfume

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Don Genova

Sorrento, 6pm –  Not much time to write lately, as we have been busy getting from place to place.  Today we arrived in mainland Italy at Naples, then made our way down to Sorrento for the first of two nights.  … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Nutragenomics

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Don Genova

This week I featured speakers from a panel discussion about tailoring foods for people according to their genetic makeup and other environmental factors. Links:  NutraGenomics, featuring Dr. Jim Kaput, president and chief scientific officer. The Hartman Group, featuring Dr. Michelle … Continue reading →

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Sicily-Salt and Cheese

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Don Genova

Trapani, Easter Sunday-We have spent the past couple of days exploring the mountain top town of Erice, 2500 feet above Trapani, and the salt flats between Trapani and Marsala. Erice is stunning, a medieval town with cobblestoned streets worn smooth … Continue reading →

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Ciao from Sicily!

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Don Genova

Hi everyone…we are on day 3 of our trip to Italy and thoroughly enjoying ourselves.  That is, once Ramona and I finally got here…it is a long story, but suffice to say we could not fly directly to Palermo from … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought – Grocery Showcase

Posted on April 12, 2006 by Don Genova

This week I featured some new products from Grocery Showcase West, where independent grocers and vendors meet to discuss new products.  I will try to post about the products I featured when I return from Italy!  In the meantime, here … Continue reading →

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