Author Archives: Don Genova

How To Learn More About Local Food – Go see Joel Salatin!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Don Genova

I've been wanting to meet Joel Salatin for quite some time now, ever since I read about him in The Omnivore's Dilemma and watched him in the Food, Inc. documentary. Joel Salatin is a third generation 'clean food' farmer from … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Sooke Harbour House and Winter Gardening

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Don Genova

Making the decision that the all the ingredients at your restaurant should be local and organic is easy. Sourcing all those ingredients is hard, and that’s where the artisanal nature of the head gardener at Sooke Harbour House comes in.  … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Nanaimo Sausage House

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Don Genova

For thousands of years humans didn’t have such things as refrigerators and freezers, so they had to become pretty inventive when it came to preserving foods for pantries barren of fresh foods over the winter.  Part of that invention included … Continue reading →

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How to Be a Food and Travel Writer or Learn About Food Culture – October

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Don Genova

Being a journalist for so many years, along with my love of travel and food culture, has inspired me to share my knowledge with others interested in the journalistic and sustainability fields.  In Vancouver I teach a course in Food and Travel … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Nature’s Way Farm and Blueberries!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Don Genova

Blueberry season in British Columbia is a little late this year because of our cool spring, but it is now in full swing.  BC blueberry farmers produce around 90 million pounds a year.  While many of those go into typical … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – Deacon Vale Farm

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Don Genova

I spent a beautiful weekend on Mayne Island two weekends ago, where the scenery and friendly people were only topped by my visits to the Saturday morning farmers’ market and Deacon Vale Farm.  The farmers market was very well-attended, I … Continue reading →

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