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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


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


CELEBRATING BRIGID: A feast for Ireland’s mythic saint of spring
Imbolc festivities for St. Brigid, an ancient feminist icon Christian saint or pagan goddes? Brigid embodies feminine strength and compassion. Tourism Ireland By CINDA CHAVICH In the spirit of mid-winter Celtic feast of Imbolc or St. Brigid’s Feast of Fire, I’m thinking about the earliest spring foods right now. St. Brigid’s Day is Feb. 1 — halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, when the Irish goddess and saint, Brigid, is celebrated with fire
Cinda Chavich
Jan 30


TO SCOTLAND: In search of haggis, the Scots' national dish
Take a trip to Scotland to try haggis (a rustic sausage made with oats and all the odd bits), and learn why it's still celebrated.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 15


HERRING HELPING KIDS: Local fishers help kids with charity herring sale
Each year our generous fishing community helps kids with cancer by fishing herring and donating their catch to the FHKWC sales in Victoria and Vancouver!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 2


FORAGING FOR YOUR DINNER: Chefs and local experts on finding wild foods
Get out into the woods to forage wild foods with local experts on Vancouver Island
Cinda Chavich
Oct 6, 2025


ROSEMEAD HOUSE: New boutique hotel shares Victoria's past & future
Janevca, the beautiful new restaurant in the historic Rosemead House in Esquimalt, is the posh new spot to dine.
Cinda Chavich
Oct 5, 2025


PUTTING THE COW IN COWICHAN: A milk run makes a delicious day trip
Looking for more Canadian content in your fridge? Look for the blue cow Canadian dairy farmers logo and buy milk and cheese from local...
Cinda Chavich
Mar 23, 2025


SPRING TONIC: It's time to search for nettles, a coastal forager's feast
Head to the forest to harvest young stinging nettles in the spring, you will be rewarded with a healthy and tasty treat!
Cinda Chavich
Mar 15, 2025


FEAST: Sharing Indigenous culture starts at the table
The naaʔuu feast is a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation initiative — a way to share indigenous food and culture with visitors to Tofino. My report.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 6, 2025


KLIPPERS ORGANICS: A Delicious Wine Country Destination in BC
At Klippers Organics, one farming family is growing, making, and serving Similkameen Valley cider and food in their own fine dining space
Cinda Chavich
Oct 27, 2024
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