Author Archives: Don Genova

Food Matters – Out of Hand Artisan Fair and Winter Markets in Victoria

Out of Hand Artisan Fair This week on Food Matters I talked about getting a start on shopping for not only holiday gifts but the kinds of produce you can still find at winter editions of farmers markets. This weekend, … Continue reading

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Food Matters – Eggzactly What Do You Mean By That?

Eggs! You can find a carton of them in almost every fridge in Canada. Canadians love eating eggs…about six BILLION eggs every year. There didn’t used to be much of a choice in eggs other than the size, small, medium, … Continue reading

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Food Matters – St. Jean’s Cannery

Part of the big can Fifty years of operation for any business is a huge milestone, and when it comes to the fishing industry on the West Coast, a business with that kind of longevity is becoming more and more … Continue reading

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Food Matters – Defining or Measuring Sustainability

Persimmon on my backyard tree When I started our Food Matters column a few weeks ago on All Points West, I asked listeners to take part by sending us questions and story suggestions about living a sustainable food life, and … Continue reading

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Food Matters – The Pumpkin Parade

pumpkin don Although I look pretty happy in this photo, it was only because my parents were allowing me to sell our pumpkin harvest to passing motorists at the end of our driveway. The more pumpkins I could sell (25 … Continue reading

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Food Matters – Merridale Estate Cidery

Cider Apples Hi everyone…I am SO busy today I haven’t got the time to do a full blog post.  But if you listened to Food Matters today and want more information about Merridale Estate Cidery just click here.  I’ll post … Continue reading

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