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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


WHEN IN ITALY: Explore the artisan dried pastas of Gragnano
The best pasta in the world has its roots in Gragnano, Italy, where the tradition of drying pasta was born.
Cinda Chavich
Aug 30, 2024


KAMALA HARRIS COOKS: Powerful women can, and do, cook
Kamala Harris is sharing the true joy of cooking — a proud, powerful woman who nurtures family and country through food
Cinda Chavich
Aug 29, 2024


FEAST: Sharing Indigenous culture starts at the table
The naaʔuu feast is a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation initiative — a way to share indigenous food and culture with visitors to Tofino. My report.
Cinda Chavich
May 9, 2024


SAUSAGE SLEUTHING: Creating a memorable Swiss sausage & lentils dish
When visiting vineyards along the shores of Lake Geneva, I had a simple dish of lentils with lightly cured pork sausages. Here's my recipe!
Cinda Chavich
May 2, 2024


RECIPES: TROPICAL TASTES FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Learn about Filipino cuisine and create your own Filipino feast at home with these recipes, from Chicken Lugaw to purple Ube cheesecake.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 29, 2024


FORAGING FORAYS: Bill Jones' definitive foraging book has a new look
Want to know more about foraging wild foods from the forest and the sea? Chef Bill Jones is the expert you need to know.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 5, 2024


YEAR OF THE DRAGON: Noodle dishes and dumplings for luck in 2024
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with your own Asian feast at home with my tried and true recipes for noodles, dumplings and more!
Cinda Chavich
Feb 19, 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
Jan 29, 2024


SOLIDARITY SOUP: Making borsch to remember and support Ukraine
Thinking about my grandparents in January and making a Solidarity Borsch to show our ongoing support for the people of Ukraine.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 6, 2024

CEREAL SEASON: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST
Salty, gooey, crispy, sweet holiday treats — all made with breakfast cereal! Try these easy retro recipes to celebrate the season.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 23, 2023
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