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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


Tea as it should be
With tea touted as one of the world’s healthiest beverages, it’s disconcerting for consumers to learn that tea bags are leaching...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 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
Feb 25, 2022


SQUASH SEASON: A winter squash and pumpkin primer for fall
Here's a primer on the types of winter squash available at Vancouver Island farm markets, and how to cook squash in creative dishes!
Cinda Chavich
Oct 6, 2021


RECIPES: Cooking with ancient grains
Try these recipes for cooking with ancient grains including whole grain risotto, farro soup, Barley Pudding and No Knead Spelt Bread
Cinda Chavich
Sep 8, 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
Aug 3, 2021


GARDEN OF EATING: Growing food in the city
Turning your yard into an urban food farm is a hot trend in Victoria and its easy to do with help from local garden designers.
Cinda Chavich
Jul 4, 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).
Cinda Chavich
Feb 9, 2021
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