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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
Jan 1
HERE’S TO GOOD HEALTH IN THE NEW YEAR: How I learned to make nocino while foraging in the ‘hood.
Nocino — or green walnut amaro — is an ancient elixir rooted in pagan Celtic and Roman culture, and a liqueur that's easy to make at home.


Cinda Chavich
Dec 10, 2024
TURKEY DINNER 101: How to roast a turkey with stuffing + cranberry sauce
Ten easy steps to make a perfect roast turkey dinner, complete with sage bread stuffing, gravy and last-minute cranberry sauce!


Cinda Chavich
Jan 29, 2024
SHRUBS – THEY’RE NOT JUST FOR LANDSCAPING
From stylish Jukes cordialites to The Shrubbery 's drinking vinegars, sweet and sour shrubs are the coolest new/old drinks to DIY!


Cinda Chavich
Aug 11, 2023
SALSA SEASON - Put some summer sunshine in a jar
Home canning is an economical way to fill your pantry and preserve summer's bounty, and homemade salsa is an easy recipe for beginners!


Cinda Chavich
Apr 1, 2023
PUT AN EGG ON IT: How to expertly boil a egg and other egg-cellent recipes!
Celebrate spring with eggs every way — from the perfect jammy eggs to Scotch and devilled eggs — and learn more about this perfect protein.


Cinda Chavich
Dec 21, 2022
DRINKING CHOCOLATE: A hot drink for a cold day
It's the winter solstice — shortest day and longest night of the year — and I have some tips and recipes for hot chocolate drinks and...


Cinda Chavich
Nov 23, 2022
DIY CHARCUTERIE: It’s terrine time
Baked terrines, potted rillettes and pâtés make perfect appetizers for impromptu holiday guests. Impress them with these easy recipes.


Cinda Chavich
Jun 29, 2022
COLD FISH: From crudo to ceviche and aguachile, 'cooking' seafood with citrus
From crudo to ceviche and aguachile, 'cooking' seafood with citrus is a traditional way to beat the heat.


Cinda Chavich
May 15, 2022
COOKING WITH FIRE: Outdoor wood-oven envy
I've got wood oven envy and want to learn everything about the hottest new appliance for outdoor dining. Some advice from owners & experts.


Cinda Chavich
Feb 9, 2021
A MILLER’S TALE: The health and baking benefits of freshly milled, organic flour
Bakers are discovering the joy of baking with stone-ground organic and ancient grain flours, milled right here in BC. (with recipes).
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