LOCAL INGREDIENT: A pilgrimage for prawns
A real delicacy – with a premium price tag – the wild spot prawn is a unique species, found only in west coast waters.
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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
- Jan 24
SAFFRON: Canada’s spiciest new crop
On a farm near Abbotsford, Avtar Dhillon is producing British Columbia's first commercial saffron crop — the world's most expensive spice.
Cinda Chavich
- Sep 9, 2022
CORN CULTURE: Uncovering the indigenous roots of our favourite crop
Long before we learned to love corn, indigenous people were cultivating corn from Peru and Mexico to Canada.
Cinda Chavich
- Sep 7, 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
- 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 29, 2022
COLD FISH: From crudo to ceviche and aguachile, 'cooking' seafood with citrus
From crudo to ceviche and aguachile, 'cooking' seafood with citrus is a traditional way to beat the heat.
Cinda Chavich
- Jun 1, 2022
INGREDIENT: All about BC's wild and wonderful sturgeon
Studying sturgeon and land-based fish farming at the International Centre for Sturgeon Studies at Vancouver Island University. And caviar!
Cinda Chavich
- Apr 17, 2022
GEODUCK or KING: BC's incredible giant clam
Eating the world’s rudest clam - the giant geoduck clam’s grotesque appearance may rob it of its rightful place as king of the sea.
Cinda Chavich
- Apr 10, 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 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.
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