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Cinda Chavich's
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
Apr 9, 2022
TUNA: The sirloin of the sea
Figuring out how to buy sustainable tuna can be confusing. Here's a primer, with a focus on the safest bet — BC albacore tuna.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022
Get ready to Roar: a new top table in Tofino
Roar, the new restaurant at Hotel Zed in Tofino, has a vintage beach vibe and creative west coast cuisine, cooked over a wood fired grill.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022
Recipes: Cooking BC herring, sardines and anchovies
Curious about how to cook local herring and other Pacific pilchards? Try these recipes from top BC chefs.


Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022
THE NEW GRAINOLOGY — A MILLER’S TALE
Fresh stone-milled flour is finding fans among artisan bakers and food lovers alike — it's a trend that's producing a tasty and healthier...


Cinda Chavich
Aug 3, 2021
Seaweed Season: Eat Your (Sea) Vegetables
There are 650 species of seaweed living along BC's coast, 32 types of kelp, the most diversity on the planet. Learn all about it.


Cinda Chavich
Feb 2, 2021
MOTHER AFRICA: A celebratory meal for Black History Month
Victoria chef Castro Boateng (and his mom) create a Ghanaian feast for Black History Month, and share their delicious family recipes.
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