Victoria's fantastic food scene: What and where to eat in the BC capital
A bold bit of Britain by the sea and a haven for young, creative chefs and food producers, Victoria is a dining destination. By CINDA...
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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
Apr 10, 2022
INGREDIENT: Foraging spruce tips in spring
Add some wild Canadian flavour to your food with the citrusy new growth of spruce and fir trees, foraged in the coastal forests in spring.
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 6, 2022
SMALL FRY: IN PRAISE OF SARDINES, HERRING AND ANCHOVIES
Millions of small pichard fish school in Canadian coastal waters. Learn all about how they're caught, salted, canned, cooked and enjoyed.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 10, 2022
BEAN CUISINE: Save money with healthy beans
With soaring food costs, choosing beans over animal proteins, at least part of the time, can save resources and stretch your food dollars.
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 8, 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 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
Jun 2, 2021
WILD FOOD: Asparagus of the sea
Not really from the sea or related to asparagus, sea asparagus is popular with chefs on Canada’s coasts.
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