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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


EASY ENTERTAINING: Summertime is taco time
A bit of grilled food, spicy salsa and crunchy vegetables, wrapped up in a tortilla, makes a fun, portable and endlessly adaptable meal.
Cinda Chavich
May 1, 2022


TAKE OUT: Where to find locally-made, frozen pizza in Victoria
There are many local artisans making frozen pizza in Victoria — here's a look at the new take-and-bake pizza trend.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 10, 2022


RESTAURANTS: Here's where to eat Korean food in Victoria
Korean cuisine is having a moment — with Korean fried chicken (a.k.a. KFC) and gochujang ("the new ketchup”) turning up on many menus....
Cinda Chavich
Apr 10, 2022


RESTAURANTS: Pizza and patio dining at FARO in Victoria
FARO, the stylish pizzeria at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, melds the pizza traditions of Naples with local west coast ingredients.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 9, 2022


WINE: A taste of Vancouver Island wines
Try fresh whites and beautiful bubbles, with unique hybrid grapes, plus island-grown Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, emerging as top varietals.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022


BREAKFAST TO BRINNER: Morning meals in Victoria, the brunch capital of Canada
Brunch is the new dinner in laid back Victoria, BC, where trying our morning meals is a must. Come for the beaches, stay for the biscuits!
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022


THE NEW GRAINOLOGY — A MILLER’S TALE
Fresh stone-milled flour is finding fans among artisan bakers and food lovers alike — it's a trend that's producing a tasty and healthier...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


Tea as it should be
With tea touted as one of the world’s healthiest beverages, it’s disconcerting for consumers to learn that tea bags are leaching...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 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
Feb 25, 2022


CIDER HOUSE RULES: Cooking with local craft cider
Use craft cider in sweet and savoury recipes, from cider-braised pork belly to steamed mussels, poached pears & Apple Cider Cake.
Cinda Chavich
Sep 7, 2021
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