Author Archives: Don Genova

Island Artisans – Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Don Genova

As the local food movement continues to swell across the province, there are more and more ways to find out where your food comes from, and get to know the people that produce it. In the Comox Valley this month … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – BC Shellfish Festival

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Don Genova

That’s a geoduck in the centre of the photo to the right, just one of the amazing clams harvested in British Columbia and on display (and being eaten) at the BC Shellfish Festival this past weekend in Comox.  When it … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Classes – Fun and Education, all at once!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Don Genova

In a few weeks you have a great opportunity to get a basic grounding in the exciting world of freelance food and travel writing. I’m teaching an intensive one-week course at UBC from July 11th to 15th.  I’ll cover restaurant … Continue reading →

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Victory Dance in Advance

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Don Genova

I have two free tickets to this Saturday’s ‘Victory Dance in Advance’ to raise funds for legal fees to oppose the Eco-Depot proposed for Cobble Hill. More details here: http://danceinadvance.wordpress.com and here: http://ecodepotfacts.com/ . First person to contact me gets … Continue reading →

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The Thermomix Diaries – I’m a Better Baker!

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Don Genova

Life has been happily chugging along for me with my Thermomix happily ensconced on my baking island in the kitchen. I am now a much more active baker than in the past, because of 'The Bimby'. I am no longer … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Level Ground Trading

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Don Genova

The ‘eating local’ trend continues to grow in British Columbia, especially at this time of year when we start getting more local fruits and vegetables from BC farms. It’s great to support your local farmer or artisan food producer, but … Continue reading →

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