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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


DUMPLING DAYS: The secret to pinching perfect perogies
As the cooler days and holidays approach, gather your friends to make perogies, comfort food to celebrate Ukrainian culture and Christmas.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 20, 2022


MIDDLE EAST FEAST: Finding ingredients and inspiration for Syrian, Lebanese and Turkish delights
Learn about the exotic flavours and ingredients of Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Greece and Syria, and share a Middle Eastern meal at home.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 1, 2022


SQUASH SEASON: A primer to help you pick, prep and cook that great pumpkin
Everything you wanted to know about the wide variety of pumpkin and squash in the fall markets - with pumpkin recipes, both savoury & sweet.
Cinda Chavich
Oct 8, 2022


RECIPES: Wild Blackberry bars, jam, cocktails and other delicious diversions
Recipes for making jam, cheesecake, squares and cocktails with wild blackberries.
Cinda Chavich
Aug 19, 2022


Digging the Local Bounty: What to cook with summer's fresh fruits and veggies
Head to the farmer's market or open your CSA box and try these recipes using the fresh summer fruit and veggies available from local farms.
Cinda Chavich
Jul 11, 2022


SUMMERTIME IS TACO TIME
Sharing a taco outside on a sunny summer day is part of our west coast DNA — here are some recipes to help you host a taco party at home!
Cinda Chavich
Jul 10, 2022


RECIPE: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Mustard Sauce and smoky baked beans
A recipe for pork shoulder or pork butt, slow smoked with BBQ rub for tender pulled pork.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 30, 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 29, 2022


A THOUSAND WORDS: Pescado Zarandeado — grilled fish Mexican style
At his beach bar near San Blas, Pedro Garcia grills fish pulled fresh from the sea — using a traditional recipe for Pescado Zarandeado
Cinda Chavich
Jun 26, 2022


A THOUSAND WORDS: Making Xian bing, a popular street food in China
A photo essay detailing how to make Xian Bing, a flaky, savoury pastry I tried in Xi'an, China, after watching it made by a street vendor.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 13, 2022
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