Author Archives: Don Genova

Pacific Palate – Foods of Turin

Posted on February 7, 2006 by Don Genova

My old friend Sam Corea (pictured with me, left) is with VANOC, the Vancouver Olympics Organizing Committee.  But right now he’s been seconded to the Torino Olympic Games in Italy, and I handed him the assignment of being my palate … Continue reading →

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Cash and Free Books for Culinary Writing

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Don Genova

Two topics today:  1. Passing along a note from my friend Cate Simpson, president of the BC chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. Please find below an opportunity to submit published works (non-fiction culinary writing) in a writing contest sponsored … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought, Feb. 01/06

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Don Genova

Hi everyone…if you’re looking for my wife Ramona’s Lasagna Project blog, click here.  She promises she’ll write again soon!  After all, a new month means a new lasagna…. The Kiwi Squeeze Last weekend I attended the Kiwi Squeeze at Marley … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palate, Jan. 31/06 Next Great Chef

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Don Genova

First, Contest Winners! Congratulations to Ted Rajotte and Denise Taylor Ellis.  They each will receive a copy of Emily Richards’ Italian Express Cookbook.  Thanks for all the entries! Pacific Palate for Tuesday, January 31st.  The Next Great Chef Next Great … Continue reading →

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So Much On My Plate, Jan. 27/06

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Don Genova

This week I featured the vegetable fennel on So Much On My Plate, with 3 easy recipes: Honey and Lemon Fennel Slaw Chef at Home Michael Smith told me this recipe, which is a very fast way to make a … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought, Jan. 25/06

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Don Genova

Hi everyone…you have only 2 days left to enter the Emily Richards Italian Express cookbook contest.  Click here to get to the contest page. Food For Thought, January 25th, 2006  Susur Lee In this episode I took a stroll with … Continue reading →

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