In this first podcast, Don Genova interviews chef Rob Feenie about his appearance on Iron Chef America on FoodTV, and takes you back to 1999 with his report on a trip he made to Tokyo to cover the first Canadian to ever appear on the original Iron Chef TV program.
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Anthony Bourdain - Host of A Cook's Tour
In this episode I feature a full-length interview with chef, author and tv show host Anthony Bourdain...the guy who in search of the perfect meal with his show A Cook's Tour. And from my archives, a feature on Urban Peasant James Barber on the re-issue of some of his first cookbooks.
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Chocolate Factory
Join Don Genova as he tours the factory of a Vancouver chocolate company. Purdy's was founded almost 100 years ago, and the company still churns out delicious delights. The podcast wraps up with a quick look-ahead to a new movie coming out this summer, 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory', starring Johnny Depp, a remake of the 1971 flick, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
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New Greek Cuisine
Join Don Genova for a walk down Toronto's Danforth Avenue, and the stretch of the Danforth most-known for Greek cuisine. His guest, Aristedes, a man who has opened dozens of restaurants in Canada, and also abandoned them when he wanted to move on and try something else! Aristedes is also the author of a cookbook called New Greek Cuisine. Listen in to find out how you can win a copy of the book.
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Market Day in France
This week it's a visit to a market in a small town in France, then back to Canadian author Angela Murrill's home away from home to cook it! Angela wrote a book called Hot Sun, Cool Shadows, about the history and food of the Languedoc Region of France. Her husband Peter Matthews illustrated the text, and you can tag along by ordering it through my website!
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Obesity Epidemic
A feature interview with a professor of nutrition who also helps McDonald's develop healthier menus, sprinkled with a few clips from 'Supersize Me'.
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Cycling in France
During my honeymoon we spent a week cycling through the eastern end of France's Loire Valley. Our base was Le Vieux Moulin near Nevers, where we had many excellent dinners as part of the package. It's a great way to cover a lot of ground without having to re-pack every night. This gets a Pacificpalate.com recommendation!
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A Career in Food
Join me as Toronto Star food writer Marion Kane leads me on an enjoyable stroll of Stratford, Ontario, as we discuss not only the food highlights of her new hometown, but also the highlights of her career as a food editor and columnist.
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Picket-Size Me
This podcast details my attempts to lose weight while walking the picket line in August, September and October.
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The Demise of the Kitchen Table
In this podcast I discuss the demise of the kitchen table with a Vancouver kitchen designer and visit my archives for advice on kitchen renovations gleaned at the Metro Toronto Home Show in January, 2005.
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Food Resolutions for 2006
This podcast marks my return to the 'ethernet' for the first time since November and deals with my food resolutions for 2006.
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A Stroll Along Vancouver's Italian District
A stroll along Vancouver's Italian district on Commercial Drive with Emily Richard, author of a new cookbook called 'Italian Express'.
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Susur Lee
This podcast features a stroll through Vancouver's Chinatown with one of Canada's top celebrity chefs, Susur Lee.
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Valentine's Day
A special Valentine's Day edition featuring an interview with the author of a sexy new cookbook, a supermarket tour with romance in mind, and tips from a chef on a simple seafood menu for Valentine's Day dummies who can't cook and forgot to make a reservation!
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A Stroll with Christopher Kimball
A stroll through the aisles of a gourmet food and kitchen supply shop with Christopher Kimball of Cook's Illustrated magazine.
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The Latest in Kitchen Design and Appliances
A trip to the Spring Home and Garden Show in Vancouver reveals fascinating tidbits about kitchen design and the latest appliances, including microwave ovens and fridges that slide into drawers!
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The Devil's Picnic and Maple Syrup
This episode features an interview with 'The Devil's Picnic' author Taras Grescoe and your chance to win a copy of his book. Also, a visit to my archives for a trip to a maple syrup festival in Eastern Canada.
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One of Seattle's Best Restaurants and the Cookbook Bones
A visit to one of Seattle's best restaurants, Salumi, and a trip to the Granville Island Public Market with the author of a cookbook called, 'Bones'.
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Barbecuing
The theme of this show is barbecue, and features interviews with Anita Stewart of The World's Longest Barbecue and Ron Shewchuk, author of Planking Secrets.
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Queens of the Barbecue
More on barbecuing this week, with interviews featuring three 'queens of the barbecue'!
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