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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
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 9, 2022
TUNA: The sirloin of the sea
Figuring out how to buy sustainable tuna can be confusing. Here's a primer, with a focus on the safest bet — BC albacore tuna.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022
Recipes: Cooking BC herring, sardines and anchovies
Curious about how to cook local herring and other Pacific pilchards? Try these recipes from top BC chefs.
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
Apr 6, 2022
DIG DEEP: IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE WEST COAST CLAM
I trek out to a rocky beach on Vancouver Island to dig for a dinner of littleneck clams, and unearth the history of this indigenous feast.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022
RECIPE: Double Oyster and Spinach Stew
I created this recipe to use the pre-shucked oysters you can find in jars or tubs at the seafood shop. It makes a rich and satisfying soup.
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
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.
Cinda Chavich
Oct 1, 2020
WALKABOUT DOWN UNDER: A tasty tour of Queensland's food + dining scene
Queensland, once known mainly for it’s broad surfing beaches, rugged ranch land and coal mining, is now a top destination for food lovers.
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