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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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
Jun 30, 2023
EATING ACROSS CANADA: Iconic Canadian dishes from coast to coast
Celebrating Canada Day with a look at some Canadian food traditions and favourite dishes to enjoy on a virtual trip across Canada.
Cinda Chavich
May 18, 2023
LONDON CALLING: Victoria has all the trappings for a royal tour on this side of the pond
Victoria, BC — named for a British monarch — has all the trappings for a royal tour, from old world architecture to local gin & high tea.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 30, 2023
LAND OF GIANTS : The lure & lore of Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway
Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway is just one of the magical and unique spots to explore along the rugged Causeway Coast
Cinda Chavich
Jan 15, 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
Dec 1, 2022
CEVICHE-VILLE: Traveling to Mexico's Riviera Nayarit for a famed fish dish
In San Blas, a traditional fishing village on Mexico’s wild Pacific coast, the cooling ceviche comes in many guises, including refreshing...
Cinda Chavich
Nov 19, 2022
TEQUILA FROM THE GROUND UP: Travel to Mexico for traditional tequila
Blue agave is harvested by hand, the hearts roasted, crushed and fermented for fine Mexican tequila. See every artisan step in photos.
Cinda Chavich
Sep 25, 2022
THE TRUE TORTILLA: The women of Oaxaca preserve a Mexican tradition
Cooking is a universal language, and even if you only see the process in pictures, you can understand what goes into making a true tortilla
Cinda Chavich
Aug 19, 2022
WILD BLACKBERRIES: Why we love this tasty but invasive coastal plant
Love them or hate them, wild Himalayan blackberries are part of the west coast landscape and a food delicious for free foraging in BC.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 26, 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
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