Category Archives: Announcements

What`s Cooking at Cook Culture

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Don Genova

I`m very pleased to announce I am now teaching cooking classes at the beautiful new Cook Culture shop in downtown Victoria at the corner of Blanshard and Yates.  My first class was Pasta 101, as you can see at the … Continue reading →

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How To Cook Like A Tuscan

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Don Genova

Ah, Tuscany.  If you can't go, how about a taste?  Next Wednesday night, October 20th, I'm teaching a cooking class featuring Tuscan recipes at the Thrifty Foods Cooking and Lifestyle Centre in Victoria. Rich, savoury duck ragu, slowly simmered and … Continue reading →

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Update – Tired of Turkey? Cook Italian!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Don Genova

My Sicilian cooking class set for tomorrow (Wednesday night) had to be cancelled due to lack of enrolment.  Don't leave me in the lurch again!  The rest of my Cook Like an Italian series is still on the go and … Continue reading →

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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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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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How To Spend A Great Canada Day, or, Ten Things To Have In Your Life Every Day

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Don Genova

It's July 1st, Canada Day, Ramona and I are back home in Cobble Hill, the fire is crackling…yes, that's right, we lit the woodstove tonight because it is so damn chilly and damp on the BC West Coast.  The last … Continue reading →

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