Category Archives: Food Matters

Food Matters – Where’s the Beef?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Don Genova

Beef is one of our favourite foods in Canada. According to industry figures, every Canadian consumes 46 pounds of beef every year. But how much do you know about the kind of beef you’re buying or how it is raised? … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Local Organic Hazelnut Oil

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Don Genova

A few weeks ago I discussed the the ins and outs of one of our kitchen staples, olive oil. Our supplies of that product can come from as close as Oregon or as far away as Australia. This week I … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – French Kids Eat Everything

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Don Genova

There probably isn’t a parent out there that hasn’t had some sort of grief when it comes to getting their kids to eat. And I’m not even talking about eating vegetables and fruits, it could be anything. According to a … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – What’s in Your Milk???

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Don Genova

  The production of milk and cheese is the backbone of the dairy industry in Canada, an industry that is strictly regulated and commoditized in Canada through quota systems and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. But when milk gets processed, … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Eat More Small Fish

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Don Genova

***Please note that the Slow Fish Event mentioned in this post has now been rescheduled for April 18th*** Apparently spring is here, even though I had snow covering my property yesterday morning. But one way you can tell is that … Continue reading →

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Food Matters – Olive Oil – The Slippery Slope

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Don Genova

Olive Tree We’ve heard for the past several years that a Mediterranean-style diet is the way to go if you are looking for a heart-healthy lifestyle, and the major fat source in that diet is olive oil. Almost every recipe … Continue reading →

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