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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


CHILI CRISP: A killer condiment
Just in time for Lunar New Year celebrations, here's a look at chili crisp, the spicy Asian condiment you need now!
Cinda Chavich
Feb 22


STRETCH: Pork, meet Cabbage
Try some of my favourite recipes combining economical pork and cabbage — a classic match that's featured in delicious dishes from around the globe.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 17


MEMORIES OF PIEMONTE: In search of northern Italy's classic food and wine
As the world turns it's gaze to northern Italy for the Olympic Games, I'm recalling my visits to this land of stunning landscapes, food and wine
Cinda Chavich
Feb 12


CELEBRATING BRIGID: A feast for Ireland’s mythic saint of spring
Imbolc festivities for St. Brigid, an ancient feminist icon Christian saint or pagan goddes? Brigid embodies feminine strength and compassion. Tourism Ireland By CINDA CHAVICH In the spirit of mid-winter Celtic feast of Imbolc or St. Brigid’s Feast of Fire, I’m thinking about the earliest spring foods right now. St. Brigid’s Day is Feb. 1 — halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, when the Irish goddess and saint, Brigid, is celebrated with fire
Cinda Chavich
Jan 30


STRETCH: East-meets-west with economical pork cutlets
Breaded pork cutlets — for schnitzel or Japanese Katsu Don — is a great, economical dish for chilly days.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 24


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


HERRING HELPING KIDS: Local fishers help kids with charity herring sale
Each year our generous fishing community helps kids with cancer by fishing herring and donating their catch to the FHKWC sales in Victoria and Vancouver!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 2


TURKEY 2.0 — Love your leftovers with recipes for roast turkey, tomorrow!
Leftovers from a big holiday turkey dinner star in many of my favourite recipes, from pot pies and soups to curries.
Cinda Chavich
Dec 27, 2025


GONE CRACKERS: DIY Christmas crackers are good, crispy, holiday fun
You can make tasty, artisan-style crackers yourself with these easy recipes! It's easy to make your own artisan crackers — a great gift for food lovers! By CINDA CHAVICH When you’re planning a party menu, there’s the cheese tray, the charcuterie board, the creamy chicken liver parfait, the hummus and white bean slather — but beneath it all, there’s the cracker. The base for all of the meats and cheeses and spreads is something crunchy to ferry all of that flavourful stuff f
Cinda Chavich
Dec 18, 2025


GO NUTS: Have yourself a nutty little Christmas with these holiday recipes
Nuts are harvested around the world at this time of year and I have collected some of my favourite holiday recipes for all of you nut nuts!
Cinda Chavich
Dec 10, 2025
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