Tag Archives: All Points West

Food Matters – Victoria Public Market Finallys Opens!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Don Genova

It’s the moment many lovers of local food have been waiting for. On Saturday, September 14th, the Victoria Public Market officially opens for business in the historic Hudson Building. The backers and vendors of the project hope that it creates … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Gold Medal Plates Comes to Victoria

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Don Genova

We’ve learned that it takes a lot of money to develop talent to produce a gold medal win in the Olympics. Gold Medal Plates is a unique culinary competition helps to feed talent development and the city of Victoria will … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Sustainable Wine Packaging

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Don Genova

Wine is a big business in BC. Any licensed restaurant sells wine; we have a growing number of wineries in the province, and the quality of those wines is better than ever. Now the wine industry is trying to address … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Bean to Bar Chocolate at Organic Fair

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Don Genova

Chocolate is a sweet treat that is enjoyed all over the world, but our enjoyment can often come at a high price to the people who grow the source of that good taste, the cacao bean farmers. Now, a Cowichan … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Summer Reading List

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Don Genova

We are entering those so-called dog days of summer, where it’s so hot you just want to lie around and do nothing. Or at least take on nothing more strenuous than a good book. If you like reading about eating … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Island SodaWorks

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Don Genova

We have been blessed with spectacular weather for all of July and no doubt cold beverage sales have been going through the roof. When we think of the word ‘soda’ we usually think about the big manufacturers out there, the … Continue reading →

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