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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
Sep 3, 2024
INDIGENOUS ROOTS: Discovering the rare Ozette/Haida potato
There's a unique potato on the west coast that came from the Andes with Spanish explorers & was nurtured for centuries by indigenous growers


Cinda Chavich
Aug 31, 2024
RAMEN-YA: A RAMEN PRIMER
t's a good time for soup and here's everything you need to know to make — or order — a great bowl of authentic Japanese ramen


Cinda Chavich
Mar 26, 2024
EASTER EGGS: How to cook & colour a beautiful batch for your basket
Want to celebrate Easter with coloured eggs and a game of "egg knocking"? Here's how to boil eggs and make them beautiful with natural dyes.


Cinda Chavich
Mar 14, 2024
St. Pats from St. Pats: An Irish menu (and recipes) for Saint Patrick's Day
In my house — on a street named for the Irish saint on the emerald isle of Vancouver Island — it's time for a St. Patrick's Day Feast.


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
Dec 11, 2023
CLIMATE FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS: Tips to save money, reduce waste & shop smart
Keep your holidays merry, bright and green with these tips to plan parties and reduce food waste, with recipes for the inevitable leftovers!

Cinda Chavich
Nov 23, 2023
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
CRANBERRIES: Saucy stuff and more
Cranberry sauce is always part of any turkey dinner but this indigenous fruit is rooted in First nations culture.

Cinda Chavich
Nov 20, 2023
VINTAGE WINE DINNER: Empress Hotel culinary team digs into historic cellar
A dinner pairing fine wines from top world wineries showcases a new team of food and wine professionals at Victoria's iconic Empress Hotel.


Cinda Chavich
Oct 28, 2023
MY BALKAN FOOD DREAMS
The Balkans — a wide swath of Eastern Europe that covers several countries — is a melting pot of flavours, and it's having a moment.
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