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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


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


RECIPE: A honey cake for Ukraine
Savella Stechisin's Traditional Ukrainian Cookery (1957) is an important book. This recipe for honey cake, a simple spice cake, is a keeper.
Cinda Chavich
Jun 8, 2022


RECIPE: An easy way to reduce food waste — make pesto!
Don't waste those garden greens — carrot, beet and radish tops all go into pesto with fresh herbs and garlic — a summer sauce to eat with a
Cinda Chavich
Jun 6, 2022


COOKING WITH FIRE: Outdoor wood-oven envy
I've got wood oven envy and want to learn everything about the hottest new appliance for outdoor dining. Some advice from owners & experts.
Cinda Chavich
May 15, 2022


EASY ENTERTAINING: Summertime is taco time
A bit of grilled food, spicy salsa and crunchy vegetables, wrapped up in a tortilla, makes a fun, portable and endlessly adaptable meal.
Cinda Chavich
May 1, 2022


RECIPES: Cooking with beans
Try these bean-centric recipes — from a white bean dip with goat cheese, to cassoulet, Greek bean salad and spicy Spanish chickpeas + shrimp
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022


Recipes: Cooking BC herring, sardines and anchovies
Curious about how to cook local herring and other Pacific pilchards? Try these recipes from top BC chefs.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 7, 2022


Recipes: Cooking with Mushrooms
From mushroom pesto and pate to Oyster Mushroom 'Wings", chanterelle risotto and mushroom bisque, these recipes are sure to inspire.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022
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