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!
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Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich
Cinda Chavich
Jan 29
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 6
SOLIDARITY SOUP: Making borscht to remember and support Ukraine
Thinking about my grandparents in January and making a Solidarity Borscht to show our ongoing support for the people of Ukraine.
Cinda Chavich
Dec 14, 2023
VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS: Host a holiday cookie party or baking day
It's Christmas baking season, time to gather your kids & friends to bake up some of those nostalgic family favourites — a holiday miracle!
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
Dec 2, 2023
Fruitcake: The breakfast (lunch … snack) of champions
Fruitcake is a Christmas tradition in Canada and a dense, indestructible treat that powers powers triathletes, hikers and skiers, too.
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
Oct 28, 2023
HALLOWE’EN MOLASSES KISSES: A love or hate affair?
Do you love Hallowe'en Kisses or despise them? This Canadian candy is definitely old-fashioned and seasonal, but also easy to make!
Cinda Chavich
Oct 24, 2023
BEYOND LAMB AND LEEKS: Tasty explorations in Wales
I wrote this story several years back but inspired to post it again, after a discussion about Welsh Rarebit on CBC radio. Here's the recipe!
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