Author Archives: Don Genova

Wild West Salmon

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Don Genova

I was listening to host Mark Forsythe on BC Almanac today and he was kind enough to mention me as he remembered that I was the first person to serve him pink salmon barbecued on a cedar plank, some 10 … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Oregon’s Inland Islands

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Don Genova

   As we head into the last long weekend of summer 2011 people are winding down their travel plans, but for destinations within a day’s drive or short flight, well, let’s just say the harvest season is just getting underway … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – The Whole Beast Artisan Salumeria

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Don Genova

A professional chef could often be labelled as a wanderer or a traveler, or just someone with a resume as long as their arm.  They tend to work in a lot of different places, sometimes for a few months, maybe … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Bruce’s Kitchen

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Don Genova

You can have the biggest marketing or advertising budget in the world, or you can have successful word of mouth. In the case of Bruce Wood, it was word of mouth that brought me knocking on the door of Bruce’s … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Take My Pasta 101 Course

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Don Genova

Every month at Cook Culture in Victoria (with the exception of August) I teach my popular Pasta 101 class.  Your next chance to take this class is this Wednesday, July 27th and I hope to see you there…and I’d like … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Soya Nova Tofu

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Don Genova

Tofu is often a staple of a vegetarian diet and it can come in all different shapes and forms. There are big companies in BC that make tofu, but there’s a little one, too, that has been pumping out the … Continue reading →

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