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taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


Cinda Chavich
Jun 1, 2022
INGREDIENT: All about BC's wild and wonderful sturgeon
Studying sturgeon and land-based fish farming at the International Centre for Sturgeon Studies at Vancouver Island University. And caviar!


Cinda Chavich
Apr 17, 2022
GEODUCK or KING: BC's incredible giant clam
Eating the world’s rudest clam - the giant geoduck clam’s grotesque appearance may rob it of its rightful place as king of the sea.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 10, 2022
TAKE OUT: Where to find locally-made, frozen pizza in Victoria
There are many local artisans making frozen pizza in Victoria — here's a look at the new take-and-bake pizza trend.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022
ALL ABOUT OYSTERS: Heaven on the half shell
Everything you ever wanted to know about buying, shucking and eating BC's beautiful bivalve — Vancouver Island's Pacific oyster.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022
TRAVEL: Laid back luxury in Tofino
Seeking solitude? A walk on a remote beach on Canada's wild west coast, with some fine food on the side, is my favourite kind of retreat.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 2022
A HONG KONG MINUTE
You can have an authentic Chinese culinary adventure, right here in BC, with a tasty tour of the Asian restaurant scene in Richmond, no...


Cinda Chavich
Mar 2, 2022
INGREDIENTS: Nettles to forage in spring
Head to the forest to harvest young stinging nettles in the spring, you will be rewarded with a healthy and tasty treat!


Cinda Chavich
Feb 25, 2022
SERIOUS SQUID: BC's giant Humboldt is a monster of the deep
Humboldt Squid is BC's giant, legendary and sustainable seafood choice.


Cinda Chavich
Sep 7, 2021
CIDER HOUSE RULES: Cooking with local craft cider
Use craft cider in sweet and savoury recipes, from cider-braised pork belly to steamed mussels, poached pears & Apple Cider Cake.


Cinda Chavich
Sep 3, 2021
TREND: The modern appeal of ancient grains
Learn all about the ancient and heirloom grains and seeds that have fed us for millennia, from Red Fife wheat and emmer, to spelt and quinoa
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