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Foodie Friday for February 4, 2022

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Don Genova

I grew up in a family where my mother spent much of her day in the kitchen or in the garden (that’s her on the left with a 3.5 pound tomato from the garden).Spending the time harvesting vegetables like peas, corn, … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday for January 28, 2021

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Don Genova

For readers who don’t know, I’ve been working with the people at Russell Books in Victoria, BC for the past year or so to provide them some social media for their cookbook section. Russell Books is Canada’s largest used bookstore. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Chef – The World’s Most Dangerous Flavour

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Don Genova

I was very excited to get a copy of Jennifer McLagan’s latest cookbook, Bitter, A Taste of the World’s Most Dangerous Flavor, in the mail this week. I’m a big fan of hers, and love cooking out of her three … Continue reading →

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Weekend Chef – David Lebovitz, Chicken with Mustard

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Don Genova

Second cookbook of this weekend was the one Ramona bought me for Christmas, David Lebovitz’s My Paris Kitchen. I like cookbooks for three reasons: The recipes, the photos and the writing. Lebovitz really comes through on the writing, although there … Continue reading →

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Weekend Chef – Thai Red Lentil Soup

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Don Genova

This is the first in an occasional series based on what my wife Ramona and I get up to in the kitchen on weekends. Hey, no filthy thoughts! Whenever I can adapt a recipe we’re trying for use in my Thermomix, … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Holiday Gift Suggestions: Books

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Don Genova

You still have a baker’s dozen of shopping days left to complete your list. I’m spending this and next week’s column to bring you some suggestions. This week it’s cookbooks and more. While I love talking about cookbooks, and getting them … Continue reading →

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