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Cinda Chavich's
taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


CHERRY ON TOP: Celebrate cherry season in BC with my simple Cherry Clafoutis recipe
Enjoy this easy-bake Cherry Clafoutis when fresh BC cherries are in season
Cinda Chavich
Jul 4


COOKING: Classic Canadian recipes for a Canada Day feast
Celebrate Canada Day with this coast-to-coast menu of Canadian recipes. Oh Canada, our home and Native land!
Cinda Chavich
Jul 1


A SMOKY BARBECUE FOR DAD: Must-try recipes for a Father’s Day BBQ feast
From pulled pork to ribs and smoky chicken, slow barbecue recipes for a Father's Day feast
Cinda Chavich
Jun 20


HERE’S TO GOOD HEALTH: How I learned to make nocino while foraging in the ‘hood.
Nocino — or green walnut amaro — is an ancient elixir rooted in pagan Celtic and Roman culture, and a liqueur that's easy to make at home.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 12


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


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


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


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
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