Category Archives: Food Matters

Food Matters – Tasting Tofino

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Don Genova

Serving SeaCider The great thing about competitions between chefs as well as demonstrations by chefs is that ideas spread and trickle down to even us humble home chefs. That was just one of the lessons I learned Tofino last weekend … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Salt Spring Tours Goes Locavore!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Don Genova

The salt air of the Salish Sea always gives me a healthy appetite. This week on Food Matters I shared a voyage of culinary discovery, all from the deck of a Salt Spring Island-based cruiser. Food somehow tastes better in … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Island Chefs Food Fest – You Can Win Tickets Here!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Don Genova

Chef Bill Jones With the growing emphasis being placed on where our food comes from, and how it is produced, restaurant chefs are also getting more involved in their own supply line. How chefs are helping farmers, and how you … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Babe’s Honey Returns!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Don Genova

It was a household name for honey on Vancouver Island for more than 60 years. Babe’s Honey was known for being a high-quality local product as well as its bright fluorescent orange labels. The company went into receivership, though, and … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Put Some Spring in Your Step (And Your Diet!)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Don Genova

I get giddy with excitement…over food. Now that we finally seem to be getting some good weather some of my favourite spring things are here to be enjoyed and that was the topic of my conversation this week with guest … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Coffee Cupping at Drumroaster Coffee

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Don Genova

We love our coffee and it seems like we don’t mind paying for it, either. You don’t have to look very hard around almost any town around here to find some sort of coffee shop; from the ubiquitous Starbucks to … Continue reading →

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