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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


RHUBARB: Recipes for our tart, pretty and oh-so-Canadian ingredient
Rhubarb is a spring tradition, growing in gardens across Canada, and we have recipes for rhubarb pies, muffins and desserts.
Cinda Chavich
May 1


A KEEPER KALE SALAD: With asparagus and edamame, this spring salad makes a meal
This combination of kale, roasted asparagus and edamame is the best spring salad recipe I've found — thanks to Yotam Ottolenghi for the inspiration!
Cinda Chavich
Apr 25


WASTE NOT: Go green and reduce food waste by up-cycling your leftovers
This Earth Day, learn how to up-cycle your leftovers into new dishes, and reduce food waste!
Cinda Chavich
Apr 21


EASTER EGGS: How to cook & colour a beautiful batch for your basket
Want to celebrate Easter with coloured eggs and a game of "egg knocking"? Here's how to boil eggs and make them beautiful with natural dyes.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 31


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.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 30


BAKING BABKA: The European tradition of sweet Easter breads
Remembering my grandmother and her beautiful Easter breads, with recipes for Ukrainian babka and poppy seed rolls.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 29


LAMB AND LEEK STEW: The ultimate St. Patrick's Day celebration dinner
A St. Patrick's Day dinner of lamb stew braised in dark Guinness beer, with Colcannon mash on the side.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 17


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
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