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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


SAY CHEESE: Swiss fondue, from alpine pastures to bubbly pots
You can't visit Switzerland without tasting their iconic cheeses - whether Gruyère, Emmenthal or Appenzeller a fondue meal is a must!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 1


MAKING BONE BROTH: Chicken soup soothes both body and soul
Long before the inspirational series of books, chicken soup was known as a healer of bodies and souls. Learn to make it from scratch.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 16, 2023


TO SCOTLAND: In search of haggis, the Scots' national dish
Take a trip to Scotland to try haggis (a rustic sausage made with oats and all the odd bits), and learn why it's still celebrated.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 15, 2023


RECIPE: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Mustard Sauce and smoky baked beans
A recipe for pork shoulder or pork butt, slow smoked with BBQ rub for tender pulled pork.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 30, 2022


A THOUSAND WORDS: Pescado Zarandeado — grilled fish Mexican style
At his beach bar near San Blas, Pedro Garcia grills fish pulled fresh from the sea — using a traditional recipe for Pescado Zarandeado
Cinda Chavich
Jun 26, 2022


A THOUSAND WORDS: Making Xian bing, a popular street food in China
A photo essay detailing how to make Xian Bing, a flaky, savoury pastry I tried in Xi'an, China, after watching it made by a street vendor.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 13, 2022

RECIPE: A honey cake for Ukraine
Savella Stechisin's Traditional Ukrainian Cookery (1957) is an important book. This recipe for honey cake, a simple spice cake, is a keeper.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 8, 2022


INGREDIENT: All about BC's wild and wonderful sturgeon
Studying sturgeon and land-based fish farming at the International Centre for Sturgeon Studies at Vancouver Island University. And caviar!
Cinda Chavich
Jun 1, 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
May 15, 2022
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